Good morning, Gaithersburg.

Gaithersburg-based Adventist HealthCare announced a two-year project to implement Epic as its electronic health record platform.

The new system will launch in 2028 to connect hospitals, practices and services for improved patient access.

Eater DC released its Fall 2026 edition, updated Oct.

8, naming six Maryland restaurants as top spots, with five in Montgomery County including 2Fifty Texas BBQ, Aventino, Cielo Rojo, J. Hollinger’s Waterman’s Chophouse, Ruta + Motorkat.

Montgomery County Public Schools will observe several schedule changes through November, including a staff professional development day on Friday, Oct.

16, a four-day weekend starting Monday, Nov. 2, early dismissal days during Thanksgiving week plus office closures on Election Day and Thanksgiving.

Governor Wes Moore and Maryland Secretary of Labor Portia Wu visited Sunflower Bakery in Rockville this week during National Disability Employment Awareness Month; the nonprofit that trains young adults in culinary and pastry arts received $300K from the EARN Maryland program to expand its workforce development.

Montgomery County Department of Transportation will conduct walkability studies at 15 schools during the 2026-2027 school year as part of its Safe Routes to School program to assess pedestrian safety by evaluating crossing conditions and planning improvements with community input.

Surveys for local feedback are available at each school.

Gaithersburg-based Adventist HealthCare (recognized nationally by the American Medical Association) was named a 2026 Joy in Medicine organization for improving physician well-being and reducing burnout; the two-year honor emphasizes its commitment to quality patient care.