UPDATE: Bloom has been found and is in custody.
The Frederick County Sheriff’s Office is searching for Robert Andrew Bloom, 40, who authorities say escaped from the Carroll County Detention Center Transportation Unit.
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Montgomery County’s Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Sexual Health and Wellness Program, in collaboration with Montgomery County Recreation, will host the free “Fall Into Wellness Health & Wellness Fair” on Saturday, September 19. (more…)
Last week, MCEDC President & CEO Jared Smith and other local Montgomery County business leaders were named to the Washington Business Journal’s Power 250 List, which recognizes influential business leaders across the DMV region. Smith, who joined MCEDC in December 2025, brings over 20 years of economic development and business experience across local and state government to the role. He is widely recognized in the economic development field and chairs the International Economic Development Council’s national Committee on the Future of the Profession, helping shape strategies that influence communities across the U.S.
During his time at MCEDC, Smith has led the development of the new Countywide Economic Development Strategic Plan for Montgomery County. The strategic plan establishes a clear, actionable framework to guide economic growth, competitiveness, and inclusive opportunity across the County. The plan builds on existing County assets like talent and proximity to world-leading research institutions, while addressing emerging challenges and opportunities in the ecosystem and workforce development.
Smith also oversaw MCEDC’s rebrand, which included a refreshed logo, new website, and the launch of quarterly MCEDC-hosted events where each convened over 100 attendees. Smith has also prioritized building a best-in-class economic development team and has made several key hires, including a new Vice President of Business Development, Vice President of Economic Competitiveness, and Chief Operating Officer.
The Washington Business Journal’s Power 250 list also recognized several other Montgomery County leaders, including Co-founder of Xometry, Randy Altschuler, President and CEO of the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce, Angela Franco, Founder & CEO of United Therapeutics, Dr. Martine Rothblatt, President & CEO of The Donohoe Companies, Christopher Bruch, and President of Montgomery College, Dr. Jermaine F. Williams.
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Lone Oak Farm Brewing Co. in Olney is partnering with Mosaic Creative Agency to launch The Enchanted Oak, an immersive holiday experience running from November 13, 2026 through January 10, 2027. (more…)
Washington Commanders punter Tress Way told reporters he believes this will be his final season playing, potentially marking the end of a career spent entirely with Washington in regular season action.
Join artist Nora Naranjo Morse (Kha’p’o Owenge ([Santa Clara Pueblo]), creator of Always Becoming, and the community that cares for the museum’s ephemeral outdoor sculpture family, to learn about the project’s evolution over the past two decades, and what the future holds.
Learn about the art of clay, traditions of sustainability in Pueblo building techniques, and more. Visitors can enjoy family-friendly art activities, dance performances by the Zuni Olla Maidens, watch a short film, and multiple opportunities to hear from the artist, her family, and museum experts that have contributed to the care and revitalization of the sculptures.
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Your Saturday plans just got better. Join Craft Cart at Pinstripes North Bethesda for an afternoon of brunch, mimosas, bowling, and creativity.
Catch up over brunch, get a little competitive on the lanes, and create something to take home. Bring your friends or come solo—no crafting experience needed.
Your ticket includes:
Brunch
Mimosas
Bowling
One craft of your choice, with materials provided
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Updated with additional info from MCPD
Montgomery County Department of Police (MCPD) Third District officers and Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) were dispatched at approximately 2:05pm Thursday to the 1700 block of January Drive in White Oak for a reported shooting. (more…)
Mango Mango Dessert is preparing to open its new Rockville location in Congressional Plaza, with the business announcing a month of special promotions to celebrate the opening. (more…)
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) shared an overview of reported calls for service from September 9, 2026. Incidents included vehicle thefts, an armed robbery, an aggravated assault, and a residential burglary.
NBC4 anchor and Montgomery County resident Shawn Yancy is celebrating 25 years in Washington television news, marking a career in the region that began one day before the September 11 terrorist attacks. “25 years ago, I came to Washington for a job – and I found a home,” Yancy wrote in a social media post marking the anniversary.
A former caregiver has been sentenced after pleading guilty to assaulting a 21-year-old intellectually disabled woman with autism while working at her Ellicott City home, Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced. (more…)
Maryland’s sports wagering market generated more than $7 million in contributions to the state during August 2026, according to the latest figures from Maryland Lottery and Gaming. (more…)
Orange Pocket, a Japanese and Korean-inspired pop culture and lifestyle retailer, will open at Rio in Gaithersburg on Saturday, September 19. (more…)