Good morning, Gaithersburg.

Squeals on Wheels, a petting zoo serving the Potomac area, is entering its second generation as founders Jill and John Phillips step down after 23 years and pass leadership to their son Tyler Phillips and his wife Diana.

It offers free delivery for Montgomery County events (keeping family spirit alive).

Passion Bakery Cafe closed its Rockville location at 9613 Medical Center Drive, with Sweet and Sour Cafe set to take over the space.

Sweet and Sour Cafe, which previously ran a food stand at Westfield Wheaton offering Colombian snacks and desserts, has yet to announce its opening date.

Taste of Rio Restaurant Week runs through September 26 with 15 local eateries offering special deals, and guests can redeem receipts for free tasting tickets at the festival on Sunday, Sept.

27 from 2 to 6 p.m. held along Rio’s lakefront boardwalk with free admission and live music.

Thomas S. Wootton High School is moving to a new facility at Crown Farm on Fields Rd. The larger campus, designed to hold 2,219 students with expanded labs and common areas, will open in August 2027 (approved by MCPS in March).

Hallie Wells Middle School in Clarksburg marks its 10th anniversary during the 2026-2027 school year.

It will host a Mustang’s Milestone 5K on Saturday, Oct. 24 at 8:30 a.m. plus a Holiday Shopping Event on Dec. 5 at 11701 Little Seneca Pkwy to help fund a May 1 community fair.

Virginia and Maryland colleges that serve large Hispanic student populations are seeking new funding sources after the Department of Education ended a grant program in Sept.

2025. Marymount University (in Arlington) and Montgomery College are turning to state grants and private donations to maintain support services for all students.