Good morning, Gaithersburg.

Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming will debut at Traville Village in Rockville, marking its first Montgomery County location.

The pet care business will occupy the former UPS Store at 9170 Traville Gateway Drive, offering personalized dog grooming, gourmet treats, and premium pet food.

Me Land Frederick announced it will close for renovations starting Thursday, Sept.

17 with an expected reopening in December; its last day open is Wednesday, Sept. 16 and updates will be shared on social media and via email.

Siriwan Thai at 12115 Darnestown Rd in The Shops at Potomac Valley is temporarily closed for renovations.

The restaurant expects the closure to last three or four months (its Germantown and Cloverly locations remain open).

MangoLina made its Montgomery County debut at a Shell gas station in Rockville’s Twinbrook area today, drawing a large crowd.

The Latin snack truck offers mangonadas + elotes locos along with other tropical treats.

Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off today with cultural celebrations across the region.

In Gaithersburg, the Benjamin Gaither Center hosts an Altar de Muertos Lecture today featuring Yerania Benicio and will hold a free Hispanic Heritage Festival on Sept. 25 with salsa lessons and colorful displays.

Viewers in Gaithersburg can watch Venus shine in the western sky this week, reaching minus 4.8 magnitude on Sept.

18. A thin lunar crescent joins it at sunset, offering a great photo opportunity from a clear west view & using a smartphone zoom.

Montgomery County Public Schools reinstated its 54 Salvadoran employees after a federal update let them keep working despite previous termination notices due to TPS expiration.

The action was effective Thursday, Sept. 10 and none lost compensation (full pay was maintained) during the transition.

Montgomery County Public Schools updated its grading guidance for the 2026-27 school year, outlining clear rules on late work, retakes, and AI use for assignments plus ensuring clarity for students and families.

Metro updated 10 bus routes starting Sunday, Sept.

13 to improve service reliability and strengthen regional connections. The update includes six Maryland routes (M42, M44, P31, P63, P72 and P73) with direct service on P73 leading to South Lake Marketplace and Giant shopping center in southern Bowie.

Hello Vietnam at Twinbrook Center in Rockville was named one of the best cheap eats around the DC area by Washingtonian on Monday, Sept.

14; its aromatic pho broth and house-made fish sauce stand out (chef and owner Luc Pham opened the restaurant in 2023 at 2200 Veirs Mill Road).