Shotted, a Saudi-inspired specialty coffee shop that recently opened at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda, will celebrate its grand opening on Saturday, October 24, beginning at 2pm. (more…)
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Coming soon signage has been installed at the future home of Our Mom Eugenia at Westbard Square in Bethesda, marking another step toward the family-owned Greek restaurant’s first Maryland location. (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.
Six business and community leaders have been selected for induction into the 2026 Montgomery County Business Hall of Fame, recognizing their professional accomplishments, entrepreneurship, leadership and contributions to the community.
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Rock band Sponge reported that several guitars and other equipment were stolen while the group was staying at a hotel in College Park, following a performance at The Fillmore Silver Spring on Tuesday night. (more…)
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
Two Maryland companies have been included in Eat This, Not That!’s list of five best frozen crab cakes. If you’re looking for restaurant crab cakes, you can read more here.
Montgomery County Councilmember Evan Glass introduced legislation on Tuesday, October 20, aimed at making it easier to build sidewalks and pedestrian pathways in residential neighborhoods. All 10 of his Council colleagues have joined as cosponsors. (more…)
The Montgomery County Department of Police (MCPD) is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 48-year-old Dwyane L. Inman, who has been reported missing from Silver Spring. (more…)
The Montgomery County Department of Police (MCPD) is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 15-year-old Adrian Lopez-Doria, who has been reported missing from North Bethesda. (more…)
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Update: Officers have located evidence of a shooting in the 6600 block of Rockledge Drive. The shooting did not occur on school property. The scene is secured No injuries have been reported. MCPS has lifted the secure status from Walter Johnson High School.
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Update: All lanes of northbound I-270 past I-370 have reopened. Expect residual delays.
All northbound I-270 through lanes past I-370 are closed due to a two-vehicle collision on Wednesday afternoon.
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general in filing a federal court brief challenging the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) practice of conducting warrantless civil immigration arrests in Washington, D.C. (more…)