The proposed redevelopment of Rio-Washingtonian Center will undergo additional revisions and a new round of public review after the Gaithersburg Mayor and City Council voted Monday to reopen the record indefinitely.
Montgomery County Police have arrested and charged a 20-year-old Bowie man after he allegedly stalked a woman at the Orchard Center shopping center in Silver Spring, followed her home and attempted to enter her residence.
Start-ups and early-growth stage companies in Montgomery County, Maryland, are continuing to gain traction and attract capital with eight local companies receiving a combined $70.54 million in venture capital, seed funding, and other investments in October.
Montgomery County is the #3 largest biopharma hub in the nation—and in October, companies in the Research & Development space led investment attraction with more than $58 million raised to advance innovations in biotechnology, drug discovery, and healthcare.
Rockville-based Kaigene raised $54.96 million in Series B venture funding from Loftyrock Investment and others. The biotechnology company is developing therapeutic antibodies to address unmet clinical needs in rare autoimmune diseases, including multiple sclerosis and lupus. Kaigene’s products are said to offer safe and effective treatments that can address the underlying mechanisms driving autoimmune disease, enabling patients to improve their lives. The recent investment brings Kaigene’s reported pre-money valuation to approximately $252.5 million.
Another Research & Development company, Accufy Diagnostics, which is also based in Rockville, raised $2 million in seed funding to further its next-generation sequencing technologies for early cancer detection. The company is developing proprietary technologies that use ultra-sensitive circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) detection to help clinicians identify minimal residual disease and improve cancer monitoring.
In Gaithersburg, ColoWatch raised $1.325 million in venture funding to expand access to colorectal cancer screening, the second deadliest cancer in the United States according to the American Cancer Society. The healthcare company offers virtual colonoscopy screening services, using high-resolution three-dimensional imaging and radiologist-reviewed reports to provide patients with a less invasive screening option.
Beyond Life Sciences, Montgomery County continues to build on the growing number of technology companies that not only choose to be here but continue to grow here.
Bethesda-based Emerald Intel raised $3.3 million in seed funding in October. The company is developing a market intelligence platform that provides verified business profiles, decision-maker contacts, and regulatory information to help companies identify opportunities and monitor industry trends in the cannabis and hemp industry.
Rockville-based UgenticAI also secured approximately $349,000 through equity crowdfunding to support its platform for acquiring and scaling artificial intelligence and SaaS companies. UgenticAI provides operational, technical, and go-to-market resources to help businesses accelerate growth.
The October investments reflect continued funding activity among Montgomery County’s innovation economy, particularly in the biotechnology, healthcare, and technology sectors.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to the 1900 block of Brighton Dam Road near Brookville Tuesday night after a vehicle became stranded in floodwaters caused by the Hawlings River overflowing during heavy rain. (more…)
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Updated with additional information from MCFRS
An Olney resident and their cat escaped without injuries after an early morning house fire on McGee Way.
When I moved back to the D.C. area after several years in New York, I found myself rebuilding a social circle. Friends had moved away or settled into different routines, and finding a few guys to hang out with took more effort than I remembered.
That experience led me to start Choros. We first launched in DC about a year ago, bringing small groups of guys together around shared interests. The enthusiasm convinced me there were plenty of other men looking for the same thing: good company, reliable plans, and people they could keep getting to know.
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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
K2 Cafe has announced it will close its original Poolesville location later this month as the owners consolidate operations at their newer Clarksburg cafe.
An adult male pedestrian is in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle early Wednesday morning in Hillandale, according to Montgomery County police. (more…)
The City of Gaithersburg has completed the design for Crown Farm Park, with construction scheduled to begin in August 2026. The new neighborhood park is expected to open to the public in spring 2027.
Montgomery County Council committees will review competing proposals on Wednesday, July 22, that would limit the development of data centers. The Economic Development Committee will consider two bills establishing temporary moratoriums on data center permits, while the Planning, Housing and Parks Committee will review a zoning amendment that would define data centers, restrict where they can be built, and establish minimum location standards across the county. Full agenda below courtesy Montgomery County Government:
Montgomery County Public Libraries will host its free Vinyl Day 2026 celebration from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 15, at Rockville Memorial Library.
Round1 Bowling & Arcade will take another step toward opening its highly anticipated Westfield Wheaton location when it appears before Montgomery County’s Alcohol Beverage Services (ABS) Board on Thursday, August 6, at 11am.
Chew & Chill DIY is now in its soft opening phase at 367 Main St., Suite 100, in Gaithersburg’s Kentlands neighborhood. It has taken over the location that was previously home to Mei’s Bridal & Alterations. A first look video can be seen below.