Good morning, Gaithersburg.

Montgomery County law enforcement is staging its annual torch run for Special Olympics Maryland on Saturday, Oct.

10 along a two-mile course at Rockville Town Center. Registration begins at 10 a.m. at 101 Monroe St., and lunch from Mission BBQ & discounts at Finnegan’s Wake Irish Pub are provided.

Chi-Chi's made a comeback nearly one year after reopening in Minneapolis on Oct.

6, and the revived chain is exploring new locations as locals remember the Lakeforest Mall restaurant that closed in 2023 (a cherished part of community history).

Eyes to the Skies, a monthly WTOP feature, outlines October sky events for Gaithersburg stargazers—Saturn will be at opposition on Oct.

3—4 and a pre-dawn Jupiter occultation is set for Oct. 6 so plan your stargazing.

Rockville residents follow Montgomery County's ban on gas-powered leaf blowers and nonorganic pesticides, a policy in effect to cut air emissions and promote organic lawn care (rebates and green alternatives are available).

WSSC Water shifted to restoring the Potomac Water Filtration Plant to normal operations yesterday after lifting the essential-water-use-only request.

Project teams, including engineers and contractors, will inspect electrical systems to increase plant resilience (drinking water remains safe without any boil advisory).

Gaithersburg-based Adventist HealthCare announced that Chief Medical Officer Patsy McNeil will leave on Nov.

6 to join Riverside Health in Newport News. She has led key care and quality projects since 2018 (with all hospitals earning top Leapfrog Group scores).

Erin August of Shulman Rogers said that Maryland law does not force sellers to share crime or death history, though buyer's agents must disclose known facts — while DC law similarly requires agents to answer honestly.

Montgomery County football rankings ahead of week 5 show Quince Orchard (4-0) at the top, with Sherwood, Churchill, Bethesda-Chevy Chase and others set for challenging matchups.

Northwest will play in Gaithersburg as local teams face competitive tests this weekend.