Good morning, Gaithersburg.

CAVA at Westfield Montgomery Mall is temporarily closed for renovations and is expected to reopen in winter 2026.

The restaurant opened in 2014 as part of the mall’s $90 million Dining Terrace expansion.

The Montgomery County Humane Society warns local residents about scammers impersonating it (or Hanna’s Clinic) to claim that lost pets need emergency surgery, urging people not to send deposits or payments by phone, text, or online.

Chef’s Counter at Burnt Hill in Clarksburg has been named one of The New York Times’ 50 favorite restaurants in America for 2026.

The 12-seat venue offers a multi-course tasting menu led by Chef-Partner Tae Strain with ingredients from the on-site farm.

Councilmember Will Jawando held a county executive campaign event in Olney on Thursday evening at The Lone Oak Brewery.

He recently suffered a heart attack (doctors expect a full recovery) and may limit public engagements ahead of the Nov. 3 election.

Montgomery County Department of Transportation will hold a virtual public hearing on Oct.

7 at 6:30 p.m. to review the 3.3-mile Bowie Mill Road Bikeway plus a new pedestrian bridge and enhanced trail connections; community members may join online or send written input.

On Monday night, Spalding earned its first win of the season with a 45 to 21 victory over Good Counsel (their first win against the school and the first for new coach Robert Green).