Crime

A Washington, D.C., woman has been sentenced to 140 months (11 years and eight months) in federal prison for her role as a co-leader of a violent robbery crew that targeted more than a dozen pharmacies and cellphone stores across the region, including a T-Mobile store next to Westfield Wheaton Mall in Montgomery County, according to FOX 5. (more…)


Gaithersburg

For decades, The Golden Bull was a popular steakhouse destination in Gaithersburg and Adelphi, known for its prime rib, steaks, generous portions, and traditional dining atmosphere. The restaurants were also recognizable for the large golden bull statues mounted on their rooftops, which became familiar landmarks for passing drivers. (more…)


Announcement

McMillan Pazdan Smith (MPS) is announcing its acquisition of Smolen Emr Ilkovitch Architects (SEI) of Rockville, Maryland. This partnership expands MPS’s presence into the U.S. Mid-Atlantic with a new studio and grows the reach of the firm’s K12 architecture, interior design, planning, and advisory practice to clients in Maryland, Northern Virginia, and the surrounding region. The addition reinforces the firm’s place among the top 25 K-12 architecture practices in the United States. 

“We are excited to welcome SEI to the MPS firm family. The SEI team shares our commitment to purposeful and expert design and project execution, exceptional client service, and deep community–centered relationships and presence,” says Chad Cousins, CEO, McMillan Pazdan Smith. “Together, we will support the continued growth, vibrancy, and sustainability of the DMV region with long term community investments, and industry-leading design, planning, and advisory value.”


Bethesda

OTC Bar & Grille, formerly known as Olde Towne Cafe, has announced that it will close its longtime Olde Towne Gaithersburg location on November 15, 2026, after 26 years of serving the community. However, the family-owned restaurant has secured a new location in Bethesda and plans to reopen in late spring or early summer 2027. (more…)


Business

MedSTAR Transport showcased its new Airbus H145 D3 helicopter at MedStar Montgomery Medical Center in Olney on Wednesday, October 14, giving associates an up-close look at an aircraft designed to expand care capabilities for critically ill and injured patients. The unveiling at the Olney hospital was part of an effort to introduce the helicopter to MedStar Health associates across the D.C., Maryland, and Virginia region.

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Bethesda

Five Maryland employers, including three based in Montgomery County, have been named among Fortune and Great Place To Work’s 2026 Best Workplaces in Health Care. The annual national rankings, released October 13, are based on confidential employee surveys measuring workplace culture and the employee experience. Companies must be Great Place To Work Certified to be eligible. The rankings evaluate employers as workplaces and are not a measure of patient care or healthcare quality.

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