Sir Walter Raleigh Inn is fondly remembered as an affordable steakhouse known for its extensive salad bar, making it a popular spot for homecoming dinners and birthday celebrations. The Montgomery Village location, now a CVS, closed in 2005, but the chain once had multiple locations across the DC Metro area, including Baltimore, Bethesda, Wheaton, and Alexandria. (more…)
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to Planta at 4910 Elm Street in Bethesda Saturday for a reported building fire. (more…)
Last week, MCEDC President & CEO Jared Smith and other local Montgomery County business leaders were named to the Washington Business Journal’s Power 250 List, which recognizes influential business leaders across the DMV region. Smith, who joined MCEDC in December 2025, brings over 20 years of economic development and business experience across local and state government to the role. He is widely recognized in the economic development field and chairs the International Economic Development Council’s national Committee on the Future of the Profession, helping shape strategies that influence communities across the U.S.
During his time at MCEDC, Smith has led the development of the new Countywide Economic Development Strategic Plan for Montgomery County. The strategic plan establishes a clear, actionable framework to guide economic growth, competitiveness, and inclusive opportunity across the County. The plan builds on existing County assets like talent and proximity to world-leading research institutions, while addressing emerging challenges and opportunities in the ecosystem and workforce development.
Smith also oversaw MCEDC’s rebrand, which included a refreshed logo, new website, and the launch of quarterly MCEDC-hosted events where each convened over 100 attendees. Smith has also prioritized building a best-in-class economic development team and has made several key hires, including a new Vice President of Business Development, Vice President of Economic Competitiveness, and Chief Operating Officer.
The Washington Business Journal’s Power 250 list also recognized several other Montgomery County leaders, including Co-founder of Xometry, Randy Altschuler, President and CEO of the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce, Angela Franco, Founder & CEO of United Therapeutics, Dr. Martine Rothblatt, President & CEO of The Donohoe Companies, Christopher Bruch, and President of Montgomery College, Dr. Jermaine F. Williams.
Montgomery County Police responded to the 3900 block of Bel Pre Road in Aspen Hill at approximately 11:58 a.m. Saturday, October 10, for the report of a shooting. (more…)
Below is a list of new and upcoming restaurants in Olney, MD.
Join artist Nora Naranjo Morse (Kha’p’o Owenge ([Santa Clara Pueblo]), creator of Always Becoming, and the community that cares for the museum’s ephemeral outdoor sculpture family, to learn about the project’s evolution over the past two decades, and what the future holds.
Learn about the art of clay, traditions of sustainability in Pueblo building techniques, and more. Visitors can enjoy family-friendly art activities, dance performances by the Zuni Olla Maidens, watch a short film, and multiple opportunities to hear from the artist, her family, and museum experts that have contributed to the care and revitalization of the sculptures.
Join Oneness-Family School for a free Montessori toddler event on Saturday, November 14! In this Montessori-inspired lesson from OFS teacher Ja’Shai Rowe, toddlers will explore the story of "Leaf Man" by Lois Ehlert and enjoy fall activities and crafts. For parents and toddlers age 1-3 years.
A Montgomery County man has been indicted by a federal grand jury in connection with an alleged COVID-19 healthcare fraud scheme involving more than $100 million in claims, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland.
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is looking ahead to the next two school years, with the Board of Education reviewing draft calendars for the 2027-28 and 2028-29 school years.
Montgomery County has partnered with 10 community-based, licensed child care programs to add 75 Early Head Start seats for infants and toddlers, expanding access to early childhood education and support services for families across the county.
Washington Gas will replace the gas main system along Laurel Avenue beginning in November, with the project expected to keep the street closed to traffic through the end of December.
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) has begun outlining how it will study potential elementary and middle school closures and consolidations as enrollment declines for the first time in more than 40 years.
Buffalo Wild Wings GO will celebrate the grand opening of its Olney location on Saturday, October 17th with a ribbon-cutting, giveaways and 50% off orders throughout the day.
An Ocean City restaurant has been named one of the top pasta spots in the country in a new Yelp ranking. Cheese Wheel Pasta, located in Ocean City, MD, ranked No. 51 on Yelp’s inaugural list of the Top 100 Pasta Places in the U.S., released October 6. It was the only Maryland restaurant to make the list.