Clarksburg-based Forterra, a rapidly growing defense-technology company specializing in autonomous ground systems, has officially reached “unicorn” status. Bloomberg reports that the company has raised $238 million in a new Series C round, pushing its valuation past $1 billion.
On Saturday, Nov. 15, and Sunday, Nov. 16, Metro will close Bethesda station to support Maryland Department of Transportation’s activities to advance Purple Line construction. Free shuttle buses will replace Red Line trains between Friendship Heights and Medical Center all weekend.
Governor Wes Moore announced a new partnership between Maryland, Anthropic, Percepta, and The Rockefeller Foundation to use artificial intelligence to combat child poverty, expand housing access, and modernize state government operations.
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!
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Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 3rd District Investigative Section are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Humoud Seif, a missing 49-year-old. (more…)
Beautiful venue; great art, gifts and hand-crafted items; refreshments; and meet the award-winning painters, photographers, mixed media artists, ceramicists, fiber artists, and more – some 40 artists in all. It’s an extraordinary array of framed wall works, 3-d media including sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, and fiber pieces, and unframed prints.
Among them, you’ll see:
Pittsburgh Mayor-Elect Corey O’Connor has announced his intention to nominate Jason Lando to serve as the next Chief of the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police (PBP). A Pittsburgh native, Lando is a 21-year veteran of the bureau and has served as Chief of the Frederick Police Department in Maryland since 2021.
Montgomery County Councilmember At-Large Laurie-Anne Sayles hosted the inaugural Farm-to-Table Symposium on Monday, November 10, 2025, at the BlackRock Center for the Arts, bringing together farmers, restaurateurs, policymakers, and community partners to discuss strengthening local food systems and improving access to fresh, nutritious food.
A Germantown man won a $50,000 top prize in the Maryland Lottery’s Bonus Match 5 drawing on October 30, years after missing out on a previous win when he forgot to play his usual numbers. He purchased the winning ticket at Kingsview Beer and Wine in Germantown, which will receive a $500 bonus, and plans to use part of his winnings toward a future trip to Italy with his wife. Full story below courtesy MD Lottery: (more…)
As cold and flu season approaches, MedStar Montgomery Medical Center in Olney is sharing timely guidance from one of its frontline clinicians. Deanna Najera, PA-C, an emergency medicine provider in the hospital’s Emergency Department, has seen firsthand how respiratory viruses impact families each winter. With cold, flu, RSV, and COVID-19 expected to circulate heavily again this season, PA Najera offers clear insight on how to recognize symptoms, stay healthy, and know when it’s time to seek medical care.
Hollister Co. is returning to Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda, with the new store set to open on Friday, November 14. (more…)
Burger King is now open in the Westfield Wheaton mall food court at 11160 Veirs Mill Road, taking over the space previously occupied by McDonald’s, which closed in January. (more…)
Montgomery County is inviting clergy, staff, and active members from all houses of worship to complete the 2025 Faith Community Survey, which aims to improve communication, emergency preparedness, and access to County resources for local faith organizations.