Developers are seeking approval for a new Bojangles restaurant in Frederick County, which would mark the fast food chain’s second Maryland location, both located within the county.
The National Weather Service is urging drivers and pedestrians across Maryland and Virginia to stay alert for black ice as cold conditions continue.
The NWS warned that areas of black ice have already been reported this morning and cautioned that hazardous conditions can develop quickly and without warning. Officials say black ice will remain a daily concern as long as snowpack remains on the ground and temperatures stay near or below freezing.
Washington County officials said they were notified on January 14, 2026, that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security is evaluating the potential purchase of a warehouse in Williamsport, MD to establish a new U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement processing facility. According to the county, the letter outlined possible renovations and site improvements for the property, including holding and processing areas, office and visitor spaces, and supporting infrastructure such as parking, fencing, lighting, and security features. (more…)
Montgomery County, MD is commonly known as being a suburb of the nation’s capital, but what might surprise some is that it is also home to a thriving biotech ecosystem. With over 350 life sciences companies, including global brands like AstraZeneca, United Therapeutics, and Novavax, Montgomery County anchors the third largest biophama hub in the U.S., behind only Boston and San Francisco.
Running annually in Washington D.C. for over 25 years, World Vaccine Congress attracts an international audience from over 80 countries and convenes more than 3,000 people to learn about the latest trends, research, and technologies in the vaccine industry. This year, Montgomery County took center stage, with a featured session on the extensive Biologics Value Chain in the County, as well as a session during which County Executive Marc Elrich spoke about the extensive resources available to companies here, and an exhibit space showcasing these resources.
A Complete Biologics Value Chain in One Region
One of the defining strengths of Montgomery County is its ability to support the full lifecycle of biologics, all the way from early research to large-scale manufacturing. During the panel discussion, moderated by Dr. Stefanie Trop, Director of Life Sciences at the Maryland Department of Commerce, local leaders emphasized that the region’s strength lies in its network of partners who work collaboratively across discovery, development, testing, and production. Panelists from companies in all stages of the value chain spectrum included Dr. Andrew Lees, Founder of Fina Biosolutions, Benjamin Moutier, Senior Vice-President, Vaccines and Immune Therapies at AstraZeneca, Dr. Helen Sabzevari President & CEO of Precigen, and Dr. Frederick Holtsberg, Chief Scientific Officer of Integrated BioTherapeutics.
This end-to-end capability in close geographical proximity gives companies a unique advantage and is rare to find in other markets, even established ones like San Francisco and Boston. In fact, only a handful of places worldwide offer the combination of infrastructure, expertise, and collaboration found in Montgomery County and if diversity, education and population density are taken into consideration – then Montgomery County standouts even more.
“Gaithersburg is one of the six places in the world where we can do what we’re doing,” explained Benjamin Moutier, Senior Vice-President, Vaccines and Immune Therapies, AstraZeneca. “We have the right partners at every step of the value chain [in Montgomery County].”
A Strong Partnership Network
Biotech breakthroughs rarely happen in isolation. They depend on strong partnerships between private companies, local and state governments, academic institutions, and workforce training organizations. Montgomery County has intentionally cultivated these connections, making collaboration and coordination defining characteristics of its life sciences ecosystem.
Dr. Frederick Holtsberg, Chief Scientific Officer at IBT Bioservices, a full service CRO offering clinical & preclinical contract research services, says the company’s close partnerships between them and local stakeholders have been crucial to its success. “As a Rockville-based company, we’re grateful for the partnership and support from city, County, and state leaders,” explained Dr. Holtsberg. “These programs have helped fuel our growth, and we’re excited about the continued momentum of our community.” (more…)
Lands’ End is at 1667 Rockville Pike in Congressional Plaza has permanently closed. (more…)
Join Kaiser Permanente for Healthy at the Harbor, a free community health and wellness event taking place Saturday, June 6, from 11 am to 4 pm at National Harbor in Prince George’s County, Maryland. Bring your family and friends for free full day of fun, fitness, and preventive care along the waterfront.
Throughout the day, Kaiser Permanente nurses and physicians will offer no-cost health screenings, alongside a health and wellness expo focused on preventive care education. A lively Kids’ Zone will keep children active and entertained with spin-art bikes, face painting, balloon art, games, and more.
Maryland Governor Wes Moore announced the launch of the Maryland Apprenticeship Incentive Program, a $5 million initiative designed to help employers hire and train registered apprentices.
Take a look below at an assortment of old school Maryland, Montgomery County, and DC Metro Area commercials we found on YouTube from the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and early 2000’s!
WSSC Water is continuing to ask its customers to conserve water to help preserve system storage and fire protection while crews repair breaks across the service area, with additional staff and contractors deployed amid difficult winter conditions.
Maryland Amazon Fresh locations are offering steep discounts as the company prepares to close most of its Amazon Fresh grocery stores nationwide this weekend (some stores have or will close earlier depending on inventory).
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A young man from Montgomery County 19 is sharing how an unexpected setback on the baseball field redirected his path into biotechnology manufacturing and an apprenticeship success story.
A water main break in the Maplewood neighborhood of North Bethesda is causing traffic disruptions Wednesday as water flows onto Rockville Pike and Cedar Lane, according to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer. (more…)
This weekend’s winter storm is shaping up to be a significant system for parts of the East Coast, but at this point, it is likely to remain just far enough offshore to limit impacts in central Maryland (including Montgomery County) and northern Virginia.