Event

Historic Indigenous Recognition Event to Take Place in Montgomery County, Maryland

The Taino American Indigenous National Organization (T.A.I.N.O.) proudly announces its upcoming signature public event,


Community

Wheaton High School head football coach Jermaine Howell has been named the Washington Commanders’ High School Coach of the Week. Howell, who has spent decades coaching and mentoring student-athletes in Montgomery County, was recognized for his leadership, commitment to his players, and impact on the Wheaton community.

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Maryland

Governor Wes Moore announced a new agreement between Maryland, the Taiwan-based APAC Investment and Innovation Development Association, and SangFroid International Capital to unlock up to $50 million in co-investments supporting Maryland’s innovation economy, part of a broader effort led by the Maryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO) to expand international partnerships in technology, life sciences, and entrepreneurship.

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Beyond MoCo

Stafford County’s plan for a Buc-ee’s travel center continues to stir debate as residents and local officials weigh the impact of the massive proposal. The Texas-based chain, known for its brisket sandwiches, baked goods, and massive convenience stores, has submitted plans for a 74,000SF facility with 120 fuel pumps near Courthouse Road and Austin Ridge Drive, just off I-95 at Exit 140, on the outskirts of Northern Virginia (a “border county” between the Fredericksburg area and NoVa) roughly an hour south of parts of Montgomery County without traffic.

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Business

MedStar Health celebrated the grand opening of its newly expanded orthopedic practice at MedStar Montgomery Medical Center (MMMC) in Olney on October 10, following completion of a $2.1 million renovation that brings all orthopedic services under one roof.

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MCDOT

The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will hold a virtual public information meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 5, at 6:30 p.m. to present details and gather feedback on the proposed River Falls Neighborhood Drainage Improvement project in Potomac, which aims to address issues identified in the 2022 River Falls Drainage Study. (more…)