Good morning, Gaithersburg.

Two Montgomery County malls announced a new rule that, effective Sept.

28 from 3 p.m. until close, will bar visitors under 18 from entering without a parent or guardian (aged 21+) who may supervise up to four minors to keep the space safe.

Saints Row Brewing will reopen on Saturday, Sept.

26 from noon to 10 p.m. at 15 Fulks Corner Ave. in Gaithersburg, featuring beer, food and new merchandise as new staff owners take over after a brief closure earlier this year.

Cirque Italia will bring its traveling Aquatic Spectacular to the Montgomery County Agricultural Fairgrounds (501 Perry Pkwy) from Friday, Oct.

16 through Monday, Oct. 19. The family-friendly production will offer aerialists, BMX riders, and special water effects along with one free child admission per paid adult ticket when purchased online.

Today at 1 p.m., Montgomery County Council will host a commemoration for the 250th anniversaries of Montgomery County and the United States with leaders such as County Executive Marc Elrich (and other community officials) and a video presentation highlighting local history.

The FAA is testing the new SMART (Strategic Management of Airspace, Routing and Trajectories) system this week at regional airports, including Dulles, to forecast delays by analyzing schedules and weather.

Air traffic controllers will use its recommendations while passengers wait to see if the gradual rollout ensures safety.

MedStar Montgomery Medical Center in Olney became the site of Maryland's first endoscopic nipple-sparing mastectomy when Dr. Jennifer Son performed the minimally invasive procedure in early September.

The surgery removed breast tissue while preserving the nipple & areola for eligible patients.

Gov. Wes Moore and state agencies alerted residents that new federal work requirements have affected up to 80,000 SNAP recipients since November 1, 2025 and will impact up to 320,000 Medicaid members starting January 2027 in Maryland (exemptions may apply) as households are advised to review their notices.

Housing sales in Montgomery County slowed in August as growing inventory eased competition — data from the Greater Capital Area Association of REALTORS shows fewer new listings and pending sales, even as median prices in the region increased.

Quince Orchard High School’s football team is ranked No. 300 in the national High School Football America 300 today, marking its first appearance in the ranking.

The Cougars, under head coach John Kelley (state champions five times since 2018), continue their local success in Gaithersburg.