Good morning, Gaithersburg.

Saints Row Brewing will host its annual Mac & Cheese Cookoff on Sunday, Nov.

1, at its recently reopened brewery (15 Fulks Corner Ave) from noon to 3 p.m., and interested participants must register by Oct. 14.

Chicken Basket in Gaithersburg was named as Washington, DC’s representative on Cheapism’s 2026 list of the best hole-in-the-wall fried chicken spots.

The nearly 50-year-old restaurant earned national honor from Tasting Table last year for its made-to-order chicken, hush puppies and fries.

Friends of the Library, Montgomery County celebrates Banned Books Week, an annual event supporting the freedom to read + this year’s theme is 'Let Books Be.

Protect the Freedom to Read,' as the group urges libraries to keep books accessible.

Families in Gaithersburg are preparing for a long Halloween season (many shoppers began in September) as the National Retail Federation projects spending may reach $13.5 billion nationwide, urging careful budgeting for festive fun.

A Maryland Lottery player won $20,000 on a Powerball Xs and Os ticket bought in Rockville for the drawing held Sunday, Oct.

4 (sold at the Exxon station on East Gude Drive), matching seven of eight NFL logos.

Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration announced updated Rookie Driver curriculum based on feedback from safety advocates and driving schools (its first comprehensive revision since 2017).

The update includes new lessons on work zone safety, modern vehicle technology, and safety videos, and features a redesigned manual for better clarity.

Starting Oct. 1, Montgomery County residents faced stricter SNAP rules that reduced benefits and increased work reporting requirements, putting thousands at risk.

County officials have partnered with local groups & invested over $12 million in food security programs to support affected families.

Permanent signage went up Monday at the future VEG ER for Pets facility in the Kentlands neighborhood, signaling progress for Gaithersburg's first emergency veterinary hospital.

The new clinic will offer 24-hour care, with an expected opening by year’s end (exact date pending).

Finmarc Management sold a two-building industrial property at 7419 Lindbergh Drive for $10.2 million to Rockville-based National Technology Integrators on Oct.

5. The transaction includes nearly 46,000 sqft of indoor space and 20,000 sqft of outdoor storage, with the buyer set to occupy the vacant buildings.

Montgomery County Sports Advisory Committee accepts nominations for its 3rd Unsung Sports Hero Award — honoring community members who expand sports opportunities in underserved areas; winners will be celebrated at the Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Feb.

28 at the Silver Spring Civic Building at Veterans Plaza.