Good morning, Gaithersburg.

Brad Bell, the longtime Maryland Bureau Chief for ABC7/WJLA-TV, will retire after 35 years with the station.

He began in 1991 and earned over a dozen Emmy Awards for covering local stories such as Maryland’s Pfiesteria contamination.

Maryland Restaurant Week returns from Sept.

18–27 with Montgomery County restaurants offering specials and flexible menus across dine-in, curbside, and carryout. Local favorites, including establishments in Gaithersburg and surrounding areas (Bethesda, Rockville, Silver Spring) aim to highlight Maryland-made beer, wine, and spirits.

MCEDC CEO Jared Smith said the new Potomac Regional Alliance, announced by regional trade groups on Tuesday, will join Montgomery County and other jurisdictions to boost economic growth in the Greater Washington region (36 members meet today for the first session).

Montgomery County high schools will appear on upcoming October episodes of WETA's quiz show It’s Academic.

Sherwood High School from Sandy Spring is set to compete on Oct. 17 at 10 a.m., while Quince Orchard from Gaithersburg will face off on Oct. 31 at 10 a.m.

Montgomery Community Media examined bullying in local schools through voices of students, parents, and leaders in a special edition of The Pulse.

The report details the physical and emotional impact and advises caregivers on warning signs & strategies to assist affected children.

Fall colors will peak at different times this season across the Northeast.

In Maryland, northern areas see their best display in late October while inner portions (including Gaithersburg) reach peak color in early November.

The Maryland DNR has reopened areas at Seneca Creek State Park that were closed after a beaver attacked a 10-year-old camper on Aug.

13 near Berryville Road. Wildlife experts confirmed no further rabid beaver sightings and urge visitors to keep a safe distance (safety remains a priority).

Montgomery County Transportation Department announced 70 new Capital Bikeshare ebikes on Sept.

23 to boost service after ridership doubled from 102,000 rides in 2023 to over 224,000 in 2025. The bikes offer electric assistance (making longer trips and hills easier) and can be dropped at bike racks.

Quince Orchard fought back in the fourth quarter to beat Stone Bridge 20-6 on Friday night at F.H.

Furr Field. Senior Jaiden Hebron, returning after an ACL injury, ran for over 100 yards & scored the winning touchdown in a game that turned the tide.