Metro is joining the nationwide celebration of America’s 250th anniversary with the debut of special-edition vehicle wraps and commemorative Smart Trip cards on June 25.
Montgomery County will honor eight outstanding African American community leaders with Living Legend Awards during its annual Juneteenth celebration weekend.
A frightening situation at Farragut West Metro Station had a happy ending after a small dog became trapped in an escalator.
Home to over 6,000 advanced technology companies working on the technologies of the future, spanning all the way from health-tech to quantum to clean energy to artificial intelligence, Montgomery County, Maryland, is earning global attention for its ability to attract investment and support companies in high-growth industries, including quantum, cyber, artificial intelligence, life sciences and more.
A top destination for companies in the innovation economy, it’s no surprise that leading brands choose to be here. With a unique combination of world-class talent, established infrastructure, and proximity to federal agencies and research institutions, this strategic location is home to 18 federal agencies and 36 federal research laboratories and some of the world most pioneering companies including Lockheed Martin, United Therapeutics, Hughes Network Systems, Vaisala Xweather, and X-energy. Additionally, the County offers a robust entrepreneurial ecosystem with private and publicly-owned incubators, accelerators and extensive opportunities for partnerships and collaborations—all of which enable startups and early-stage companies to have key strategic advantages and access to the capital and resources they need to grow and thrive.
Known for having one of the most highly educated workforces in the country with approximately one-third of its adult residents age 25 or older holding a master’s degree or higher, the County has a deep talent pool which ranks 5th highest in the technology sector, the 2nd highest concentration of PhDs in the country, and is home to approximately 90,000 technology professionals. The County also boasts top ranking public schools, the #1 community college in the state of Maryland, and proximity to over a dozen academic institutions, including the Universities at Shady Grove, which offers a consortium of nine public institutions on one campus located at Shady Grove. (more…)
Montgomery County offices, libraries, recreation centers, courts and many government services will be closed on Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth, while public transit will operate on modified holiday schedules, parking will be free, outdoor pools will remain open, and trash and recycling collection will be delayed by one day. (more…)
Performances:
Saturday June 20 @ 8pm
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) is reporting a fiber-optic cable interruption that is affecting live monitoring of approximately 450 traffic signals in the southern half of Montgomery County.
A McLean, VA, resident claimed a $50,000 lottery prize after purchasing a $50,000 Cash scratch-off ticket at Brighton Beer & Wine in Gaithersburg.
Montgomery County Police are investigating a shooting that occurred Friday afternoon in the 1700 block of January Drive in White Oak.
Project Suya is officially celebrating the grand opening of its new Silver Spring restaurant this Saturday, marking the latest chapter for the family-owned business that began as a backyard venture before growing into a popular local food truck operation.
Montgomery County Police Department has released its daily crime summary for incidents reported on June 11, 2026. The report includes multiple vehicle thefts, a strong-arm robbery, a commercial burglary, and a school threat investigation involving a BB gun.
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) is celebrating Pride Month with the return of its annual “Ride With Pride” Ride On bus. Now in its fourth year, the specially wrapped bus will travel throughout Montgomery County during June to recognize and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community. (more…)