Prato, an Italian restaurant based in Winter Park, Florida, is set to open its first expansion location later this fall at Bethesda Row, located at 7278 Woodmont Ave. (more…)
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With National Doctors’ Day approaching on March 30 and family physicians earning an average annual salary of about $238,000, the personal finance company WalletHub has released its report on 2026’s Best and Worst States for Doctors. The report aims to highlight where doctors can achieve the greatest financial success and enjoy the strongest working conditions. Maryland came in ranked 43rd overall (9th worst).
Montgomery County, Maryland, is building a growing presence in the clean energy economy, with companies developing technologies to support more reliable, efficient, and lower-carbon energy attracting steady investment. In September, Bethesda-based Centrus Energy Corp. raised $99.82 million through a secondary public offering, the latest news of a local clean energy company raising a significant amount of capital.
Centrus Energy, which employs over 460 people, supplies nuclear fuel and services to the nuclear power industry. Its latest capital raise highlights the importance of nuclear energy and domestic fuel capabilities as the United States explores ways to meet rising electricity demand and strengthen its energy supply chain.
Centrus’ secondary public offering follows Rockville-based X-energy’s recent IPO. The company, which develops small modular nuclear reactors and specialized fuel designed to provide reliable, low-carbon energy and has over 1,000 employees, completed an IPO in April that raised more than $1 billion, bringing global attention to the County’s clean energy ecosystem. The company also recently expanded its Montgomery County presence, adding approximately 24,000 square feet to its Gaithersburg headquarters.
Other Montgomery County companies are also addressing energy challenges from different angles. Rockville-based Liatris is developing high-performance insulation materials designed to improve building energy efficiency, while Rockville-based Chaberton Energy is developing sustainable infrastructure and renewable energy projects. In fact, Chaberton also earned a spot on the 2025 Inc. 5000 listing of America’s fastest-growing private companies.
As demand for reliable, clean energy solutions grows, Centrus Energy’s September capital raise is just one example of the investment flowing into companies in this expanding sector, one that Montgomery County is well positioned to compete in, with its deep talent pool and supportive infrastructure.
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Progress continues on Honeygrow’s upcoming Silver Spring location, with the project recently receiving a $350,000 permit for interior buildout according to Maryland Newsletters.
Wonder Food Hall is continuing its expansion across the region, with plans to open a location in Germantown.
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.”
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Olney, MD Art Gallery and Studio to present a Pop-Culture themed group Art Exhibit and Artists’ Alley event.
Highly Animated is a 2-month long celebration of the vibrant world of fan art. From classic JRPG nostalgia, to the latest anime obsessions, to amazing original characters, this exhibition will highlight the passion, creativity and talent within fan communities.
The community is rallying to support an Olney father and teacher identified as Nick, who was seriously injured while trying to help victims of a crash last week. A GoFundMe fundraiser has been started to support his family as he recovers from his injuries.
Vendor applications are now open for one of Wheaton’s most anticipated community events of the year. Organizers have announced that applications are now being accepted for the 2026 Taste of Wheaton: Maryland’s Culinary & Culture Festival, which will take place on Sunday, June 7 at Marian Fryer Town Plaza.
Montgomery County Police have released their first “Weekend Crime Summary,” highlighting several notable incidents reported across the county between March 13 and March 15.
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Les Délices French Bakery in Rockville has announced it will reopen Tuesday, March 17 following the recent death of its longtime owner and pastry chef Harry Kazanjian. (more…)
The Montgomery County Council will meet Tuesday, March 17 at 9:15 am, beginning with a proclamation recognizing National Theatre Day. During the session, the Council is expected to vote on zoning amendments aimed at expanding eligibility for biohealth campuses and mixed-income housing projects, review major portions of the FY27 to FY32 Capital Improvements Program including transportation, housing, stormwater, libraries, police facilities, and WSSC Water infrastructure, and hold a public hearing on a proposal to lease retail space at the Wheaton M-NCPPC headquarters to Silver Branch Brewing Company.
Montgomery County Public Schools has shared a reminder of the adjustment to the school calendar for the remainder of the 2025-2026 school year as the district continues working with the Maryland State Department of Education to address missed instructional days caused by winter weather.