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Hello Gaithersburg! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What to know before heading to Gaithersburg's 88th Labor Day Parade
  • What could Wootton High's move to Gaithersburg mean for your student?
  • What this $11 million Rio office sale means for Gaithersburg

Also on today's calendar: Storytime LIVE @ Kiddie Academy of Gaithersburg and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the chicken go to the gym? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: An afternoon t-storm or two, with a high of 93 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and not as hot, temps: high: 82, low: 61.
  • Sunday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 80 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Weekend Round Up September 3, 2026 (georgetowner.com) — Gaithersburg residents can celebrate Labor Day close to home as the 88th annual Labor Day Parade returns to Olde Towne on Monday, stepping off at 10 a.m. with bands, dancers, antique cars, and community groups. The weekend also offers plenty of nearby options across the region, from DC JazzFest and a magic festival to art shows, food fairs, and a rooftop soccer day party.
   

2. Evidentiary hearing date set for Wootton High relocation case (bethesdamagazine.com) — Gaithersburg families face a major school shakeup as hearings are set for December on an appeal challenging the move of Rockville's Wootton High School community into the new Crown High School building in Gaithersburg. The case questions whether Montgomery County Public Schools can relocate a long-established school without triggering Maryland's school-closure protections, potentially affecting attendance zones and programming statewide starting in 2027–28.
   

3. Rio Office Building Sells for More Than $11 Million (mocoshow.com) — A major lakefront office building at Rio on Washingtonian Boulevard in Gaithersburg just sold for about $11.1 million, expanding Peterson Companies' footprint in the city. The five‑story Class A property sits within the popular Rio mixed‑use destination, reinforcing the area's appeal to employers looking for walkable amenities, restaurants, and greenspace for their workers.
   

4. Montgomery County car thefts rise 22% despite national decline (wjla.com) — Drivers in Gaithersburg should know that vehicle thefts are up sharply in Montgomery County, with the 6th District that includes Gaithersburg and Montgomery Village logging 324 stolen cars in a year. While statewide thefts are dropping, local numbers are rising, and police urge residents to lock vehicles, secure key fobs, park in well‑lit areas, and consider extra anti‑theft devices.
   

5. New MARC Train Service Will Connect Montgomery County, Baltimore (patch.com) — Gaithersburg commuters will soon get a one-seat weekday MARC ride to Baltimore, cutting the trip to Camden Station to about 78 minutes—roughly an hour faster than today. Starting Sept. 28, a new direct train will link Gaithersburg with Germantown, Rockville, Silver Spring, College Park, Laurel and Baltimore, but riders will need to review updated Brunswick and Camden Line schedules.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Friday September 4
  • 55+ Pickleball Drop In
    Germantown Community Rec Center Germantown Community Recreation Center
    10:00 am
  • Pickleball Family - All Ages - Drop-in
    Germantown Community Rec Center Germantown Community Recreation Center
    1:00 pm
  • Adult Fitness/Walking Club
    Germantown Community Rec Center Germantown Community Recreation Center
    3:30 pm
  • Gaithersburg HELP Pantry Pickup (By appointment only M_F)
    Montgomery County Seniors 301 Muddy Branch RoadGaithersburg, MD 20878
    5:00 pm

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  • Our next Everything is Free Yard Sale is officially ON ✨
    Reserve your vendor spot now, or just come by and shop - all items are FREE!! Link to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/everything-is-free-yard… (Nextdoor Kentlands)
  • Looking for a house cleaner to come by weekly.
    1700 sqft townhome in crown. Please send estimates of how much you would charge for weekly or twice a month (Nextdoor Crown West)
  • U-Haul posted a job opening for Customer Service Representative in Gaithersburg. Apply here.
  • Teleperformance USA posted a job opening for Payroll Tax Processor - Remote in Gaithersburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Gaithersburg here.

Ok Gaithersburg! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: He was working on his pecks (pecs). (Thank you W F C. for sending it in!)
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