The Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration is reminding residents with vehicles registered in other states that new penalties and enforcement measures will take effect Oct. 1. (more…)
School of Rock Rockville will celebrate its grand opening on Saturday, September 5, from 11am-1:30pm.
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.
Drew Stevens has won the Washington Commanders’ kicking competition, beating out Jake Moody to become the team’s new kicker.
Montgomery County Police shared an overview of reported calls for service from Friday, August 14 through Sunday, August 16. The incidents included armed assaults, burglaries, auto thefts, a robbery and a weapons arrest.
Reserve your spot for an after-hour event with multi-disciplinary artist Sky Hopinka, Thursday, Nov. 5, 6–9 PM. Experience monumental nature-inspired artworks in the Water’s Edge exhibition, make your own artwork to take home at the National Museum of the American Indian.
Sky Hopinka’s photo and video art—including This is a mnemonic for Truman Lowe in the museum’s collection—shares Truman Lowe’s interest in Indigenous homelands, cultural knowledge, and traditional practices. Hopinka contributed to the exhibition catalog for Water’s Edge: The Art of Truman Lowe, writing on Lowe’s lasting impact on his work. Hopinka joins the museum for this special after hours event featuring a screening of three of his short video works followed by a discussion with Rebecca Head Trautmann, Assistant Curator of Contemporary Art and exhibition curator, along with art-making activities, and time to enjoy Lowe’s work currently on view. Sky Hopinka has been widely recognized for his experimental short films and photo-based works. A MacArthur Fellow, Guggenheim Fellow, and Forge Project Fellow, his work has been shown in major film festivals, museums, and international exhibitions and is in numerous prominent museum collections. Hopinka is currently an assistant professor in the department of Art, Film, and Visual Studies at Harvard University.
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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
UPDATE: Approximately 50 firefighters responded to the townhouse fire in the 20100 block of Club Hill Drive in Germantown on Sunday evening, according to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer.
A Carroll County man won $1 million on a scratch-off after a vending machine jammed while dispensing the last ticket remaining inside. (more…)
Montgomery County Councilmembers Dawn Luedtke and Sidney Katz will host a town hall Sept. 2 to discuss potential community impacts of a proposal to change how the County handles its solid waste. (more…)
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Update: In a statement provided to The MoCoShow following the publication of this article, EYA said it is negotiating with another homebuilder to complete the residential portion of The Village at Rockshire. EYA will remain the developer of the site improvements and retail component, and the new builder would use the same floorplans and architectural designs developed by EYA. A separate article with the full update is available here.
EYA has indefinitely suspended plans for the residential portion of its Rockshire Village redevelopment in Rockville, according to Rockville Councilmember Adam Van Grack.
A Hyattsville man won $50,000 on a scratch-off ticket purchased at Hillandale Beer & Wine at 10117 New Hampshire Avenue. (more…)
A Maryland man accused of peeping through a woman’s window on multiple occasions and stalking her in Fairfax County, Virginia, was arrested in Rockville last week, according to Fairfax County Police. (more…)
Maryland has been named the second-best state in the country for women’s equality, according to a new report from personal-finance website WalletHub.