The City of Gaithersburg has canceled its 33rd annual Oktoberfest, which was scheduled to take place Sunday, October 11, in Kentlands. (more…)
Toastique has received a permit for a $578,000 buildout of its first Montgomery County location at 5310 Western Ave. in Chevy Chase, near The Capital Grille.
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.
The Maryland Board of Public Works has approved more than $2.7 million in grants for projects in Montgomery County as part of $426 million in state spending approved this week. (more…)
Montgomery County has received the final payment in its years-long effort to recover COVID-19-related expenses from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), bringing total reimbursements to more than $176.4 million. (more…)
Reserve your spot for an after-hour event with multi-disciplinary artist Sky Hopinka, Thursday, Nov. 5, 6–9 PM. Experience monumental nature-inspired artworks in the Water’s Edge exhibition, make your own artwork to take home at the National Museum of the American Indian.
Sky Hopinka’s photo and video art—including This is a mnemonic for Truman Lowe in the museum’s collection—shares Truman Lowe’s interest in Indigenous homelands, cultural knowledge, and traditional practices. Hopinka contributed to the exhibition catalog for Water’s Edge: The Art of Truman Lowe, writing on Lowe’s lasting impact on his work. Hopinka joins the museum for this special after hours event featuring a screening of three of his short video works followed by a discussion with Rebecca Head Trautmann, Assistant Curator of Contemporary Art and exhibition curator, along with art-making activities, and time to enjoy Lowe’s work currently on view. Sky Hopinka has been widely recognized for his experimental short films and photo-based works. A MacArthur Fellow, Guggenheim Fellow, and Forge Project Fellow, his work has been shown in major film festivals, museums, and international exhibitions and is in numerous prominent museum collections. Hopinka is currently an assistant professor in the department of Art, Film, and Visual Studies at Harvard University.
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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 Maryland Lottery player is holding a Multi-Match ticket worth $550,000 after Thursday night’s drawing. (more…)
The City of Gaithersburg has issued a $2.5 million construction permit for a new Auto Spa Express car wash planned for Fields Rd. The permit covers construction of a new 5,106 SF Auto Spa building. A timetable for construction and opening is not yet available.
Flavor Hive is continuing its rapid expansion with a new location opening in Stafford, Virginia, on Friday, October 9.
ZiZa Kabob has announced a grand opening celebration for its first Montgomery County location at 1675 Chapman Ave. in Rockville’s Twinbrook Quarter development.
Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Thomas Taylor joined MCPS teacher and food reviewer “Mr. 8 That” at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School in Germantown this week for a first taste of a new catfish sandwich being introduced as an upcoming MCPS menu item.
After eating more than 100 cheesesteaks and steak & cheeses across Maryland over the last 15 months, our very own “Mr. MoCo” Alex Tsironis recently found himself craving one in particular enough to make the roughly hour-long drive back to Cascade, MD.
An electric scooter rider was seriously injured in a collision Thursday night in Kensington, according to Montgomery County Police. The collision occurred around 9:47pm in the area of Connecticut Ave (MD-185) and Knowles Ave (MD-547).