Montgomery Parks will celebrate the opening of Bottleworks Lane Park, a new one-acre park in south Silver Spring, with a ribbon-cutting event on Friday, September 18, from 5-7pm.
The Washington Commanders have released an updated 2026 depth chart ahead of their Week 1 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles.
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.
Nothing Bundt Cakes will give away free Confetti Bundtlets at all of its bakeries on Tuesday, September 15, as part of the company’s inaugural National Bring the Joy Day. (more…)
Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) shared an overview of reported calls for service over Labor Day weekend, including vehicle thefts, burglaries, robberies, and assaults. The provided summaries cover September 4-6 and do not reflect all calls for service.
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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Get into the holiday spirit at our Annual Holiday Bazaar at the Rockville Senior Center. The holiday bazaar features over 50 handmade crafters, book sale, plants sale, raffles, lunch for purchase, and more! Sponsored by Rockville Seniors, Inc.
Free admission for all ages
The Takoma Park-Silver Spring Food Co-op (TPSS Co-op) is moving forward with plans to open a second store in the region and is launching a $2.4 million member investment campaign to help fund the expansion.
The 34th annual Taste of Bethesda will return to Woodmont Triangle on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 11am-4pm, featuring food from more than 40 restaurants, four stages of live entertainment, and activities for kids.
For a little while, there was a question of whether Paint Branch might finally be ready to give Quince Orchard a game. That question was answered rather emphatically Friday night.
Gaithersburg Mayor Jud Ashman, who has served as mayor since 2014, is expected to announce his conditional resignation during the Mayor and City Council meeting on September 8 as he runs for the Montgomery County Council District 3 seat in the November 3 general election. (more…)
Founding Farmers, which operates a Montgomery County location at Park Potomac, has expanded its operations in Prince George’s County, moving its Washington, D.C. headquarters to a 17,000-square-foot facility in District Heights and planning to create more than 90 new full-time jobs by the end of 2027. (more…)
Progress remains limited at the upcoming Qdoba in Olney, where major demolition and construction have yet to begin despite an interior construction permit being issued this spring.
A year after appearing on Gordon Ramsay’s “Secret Service,” Callahan’s Seafood Bar & Grill in Frederick appears to be thriving following the celebrity chef’s visit and the changes featured on the show. (more…)