Attorney General

Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced that his Consumer Protection Division, in coordination with the Federal Trade Commission, has reached a settlement of civil charges against multiple Lindsay Automotive Group entities, including Lindsay Ford in Wheaton, over allegations that consumers were misled into paying more than advertised prices for vehicles.

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Gaithersburg

Construction is now underway on a new strip retail development in Gaithersburg. Matan Companies announced on April 2 that it has broken ground on a 10,175 SF retail strip at 715 Progress Way, located on a one-acre parcel at the intersection of Montgomery Village Avenue and MD-355. The site already draws significant traffic thanks to nearby national brands like Chick-fil-A and Sheetz.

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Announcement

McMillan Pazdan Smith (MPS) is announcing its acquisition of Smolen Emr Ilkovitch Architects (SEI) of Rockville, Maryland. This partnership expands MPS’s presence into the U.S. Mid-Atlantic with a new studio and grows the reach of the firm’s K12 architecture, interior design, planning, and advisory practice to clients in Maryland, Northern Virginia, and the surrounding region. The addition reinforces the firm’s place among the top 25 K-12 architecture practices in the United States. 

“We are excited to welcome SEI to the MPS firm family. The SEI team shares our commitment to purposeful and expert design and project execution, exceptional client service, and deep community–centered relationships and presence,” says Chad Cousins, CEO, McMillan Pazdan Smith. “Together, we will support the continued growth, vibrancy, and sustainability of the DMV region with long term community investments, and industry-leading design, planning, and advisory value.”


Event

“This little composition…is, alas, the final mortal sin of my old age. A little technique, a little heart, that is all.”

Gioachino Rossini’s "Petite Messe Solennelle" is neither little nor entirely solemn. Yet beneath the wit and irony of its title lies one of Rossini’s most personal creations, which blends the theatrical brilliance and unforgettable melodies of his comic operas—including extraordinary and virtuosic arias—with an almost uncharacteristic tenderness and spiritual depth.


Law

Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced a settlement with multiple Lindsay automotive dealerships, including Lindsay Ford of Wheaton, resolving civil charges filed by the state’s Consumer Protection Division in coordination with the Federal Trade Commission.

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Germantown

Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich is speaking out following last month’s shooting inside a Giant Food store in Germantown, calling the incident “serious and frightening” while emphasizing the importance of recent public safety investments.

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Potomac

Coming soon signage is now up for Carmen’s Italian Ice at Cabin John Village in Potomac, offering the clearest sign yet that the popular local dessert shop is getting closer to opening its newest Montgomery County location. An exact opening date has not yet been announced.

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MoCo Government

The joint Planning, Housing and Parks (PHP) and Health and Human Services (HHS) Committees will meet on Monday, April 6 to review proposed elements of the Fiscal Year 2027–2032 Capital Improvements Program (CIP) related to recreation projects.

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