Construction is continuing to move forward at Whip Clean’s upcoming Gaithersburg car wash, with the company sharing a progress update on social media showing the building starting to take shape at the Festival at Muddy Branch Shopping Center. Whip Clean is still aiming for a Spring 2026 opening.
Neighboring Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) announced this past week that it is launching a classroom camera pilot program in select specialized program classrooms, a move that may draw interest from families and educators in surrounding school systems, including Montgomery County. The pilot represents a limited, grant funded effort focused on safety, transparency, and support in specific learning environments.
In Clarksburg, one resident is quietly spreading holiday magic and bringing smiles to families throughout the community.
Summer fun starts at Good Counsel! Our Summer Camps are packed with exciting activities, sports, creativity, adventure, and unforgettable memories for campers of all ages. From the field to the classroom and everywhere in between, there’s something for everyone at Good Counsel’s Summer Camps!
Spend your summer learning, laughing, and making new friends with the Good Counsel community. Spots are filling fast so be sure to register today!
Register at: www.olgchs.org/camps
The Montgomery County Planning Board and the Montgomery County Planning Department announced their January 2026 calendar of events and meetings.
Connect with neighbors, learn about Lafayette Federal, and grab fun giveaways! All while enjoying food from local Tacos el Pariente.
First 75 registrants can receive free food.*
Montgomery County Government and the Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation have announced the selection of 55 early-stage companies to receive grants through the County’s Technology Innovation and Founders Funds program, a competitive initiative designed to support technology commercialization and help local startups grow.
The Maryland Department of Transportation has awarded $500,000 in grants to support 40 small businesses impacted by ongoing Purple Line construction, continuing an effort aimed at helping locally owned businesses remain operational during the multi-year project.
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced that Dr. Andrew T. Fried, a licensed dentist and owner of Perry Hall Family Dental in Nottingham, MD, pleaded guilty to narcotics distribution and improper prescribing of controlled substances and was sentenced to 10 years in prison with all but one day suspended, followed by probation.
PetWellClinic, a veterinary care provider, has permanently closed its Pike & Rose location at 11802 Rockville Pike, Suite D (h/t pike.and.rozay on Instgram). The walk-in vet opened in October 2022. (more…)
The Potomac estate formerly owned by Dan and Tanya Snyder has sold at auction for $13.3 million, nearly 36 million less than originally listed for, according to a report by Biz Journals.
Signage is up for a new Dollar Tree at 20906 Frederick Road, Suite A, in Germantown. The store is located in the former Staples space, which closed in August. (more…)
The story of Maryland native Pat Spencer, often dubbed the “Jordan of Lacrosse” for his transcendent college lacrosse career, is one of the most unconventional and inspiring journeys in modern professional sports. Against the odds, Spencer has carved out a role for himself in the NBA with the Golden State Warriors, proving that elite athleticism and relentless determination can redefine what a traditional basketball path looks like.