Maryland Governor Wes Moore announced that the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development has finalized financing for the second phase of HELP Perry Point Veterans Village in Perryville, providing more than $23 million to expand housing for veterans and their families experiencing or at risk of homelessness. (more…)
Redland Road has reopened following the completion of bridge replacement work over Mill Creek, according to the Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT). (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.
Cheapism has included three Maryland delis on its list of the “27 Best Delis Across America, According to Customers,” including two with locations in Montgomery County.
Below you’ll see the most recent updates or final scores of the 2026 week 8 MCPS football games. The scores will be updated as we receive them. If a score isn’t listed, it’s because we haven’t yet received a report from the game that we can confirm. An ‘F’ signifies the score is confirmed as being final:
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.
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.
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Brunch
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One craft of your choice, with materials provided
Hood College men’s basketball will enter the 2026-27 season with the highest national ranking in program history.
One of Gaithersburg’s longtime Halloween traditions is back for another season, with new additions to the display and the return of its annual fundraiser for Make-A-Wish. A video of the display can be seen below.
This article was written by and of Richard Montgomery’s student newspaper The Tide and republished with permission. The original article can be seen here.
“An intern has the opportunity to be the person in charge,” said Dr. David Mugerwa, RM’s new principal intern for the 2026-27 school year.
Maharaja Palace, a new multi-cuisine Indian restaurant and bar, has announced that it will celebrate its grand opening on Monday, October 26, at 3335 Worthington Boulevard in Urbana. (more…)
Duke women’s basketball player and Quince Orchard High School graduate Olivia Martin has been selected to serve as the women’s basketball student-athlete representative on the NCAA Division I Board of Directors.
The Montgomery County Council is scheduled to vote on a resolution opposing proposed federal changes to the 2030 Census on Tuesday, October 27, followed by a press conference featuring County leaders. (more…)
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) announced that its Bike Match MoCo program has provided bicycles to more than 1,000 residents since launching in June 2020. (more…)