Sweet + Sour Cafe is now open at 9613 Medical Center Drive in Rockville, taking over the space formerly occupied by Passion Bakery Cafe. (more…)
A Gaithersburg man has been sentenced to 100 years in prison, with all but 35 years suspended, for opening fire on two people at Welsh Park in Rockville in October 2024. (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.
A Montgomery County couple is celebrating an early Halloween treat after winning $30,000 on a Maryland Lottery 30X Cash scratch-off ticket purchased in Clarksburg. (more…)
Six Montgomery County schools have been named 2026-2027 Maryland Blue Ribbon Schools, Governor Wes Moore announced Tuesday, October 20. The schools are among 23 institutions recognized statewide for academic achievement (full list below). (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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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.
Your ticket includes:
Brunch
Mimosas
Bowling
One craft of your choice, with materials provided
The Montgomery County Council approved legislation on Tuesday, October 20, aimed at cracking down on illegal street racing and street takeovers throughout the county. (more…)
The Montgomery County Agricultural Fair is urging residents to weigh in on Montgomery County Public Schools’ (MCPS) proposed 2027-2028 school calendar, warning that an early start to the school year could negatively affect the annual event. (more…)
The Crab Claw, a longtime waterfront seafood restaurant in St. Michaels, MD will permanently close after 61 years in business, with its final day scheduled for November 1.
Crust & Crumb, a new Asian bakery and cafe, is now open at 718 Rockville Pike in Rockville, taking over the former Roy Rogers location. (more…)
The Montgomery County Council unanimously approved legislation on Tuesday, October 20, aimed at protecting older residents and vulnerable adults from financial exploitation, fraud and deceptive business practices. (more…)
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A federal judge in Maryland has rejected a constitutional challenge brought by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), its parent company TKO Group Holdings, Vince McMahon, and current U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon, allowing a lawsuit involving allegations of child sexual abuse connected to WWE events during the 1980s and 1990s to move forward. (more…)
As first reported by MyMCM, the Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law has filed a federal civil rights complaint against Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS), alleging that the school system failed to adequately respond to antisemitic threats and harassment targeting a Jewish student at Montgomery Blair High School. (more…)