Last summer, The Washington Post asked readers and food writers, “What’s the best sandwich in DC?” and ranked winners across eleven categories. In the Philly cheesesteak category, the top spot went to Soko Butcher at 7306 Carroll Ave in Takoma Park, MD.
Montgomery Blair High School graduate Patrick Lee, a tech entrepreneur and philanthropist best known as a co-founder of Rotten Tomatoes, will be inducted into the Montgomery Blair Alumni Association Hall of Fame as part of the school’s 2026 Centennial celebration on Saturday, May 16.
Montgomery County Police responded late Sunday night to the report of a non-contact shooting in the 13400 block of Parkland Drive in Rockville. (more…)
Home to over 6,000 advanced technology companies working on the technologies of the future, spanning all the way from health-tech to quantum to clean energy to artificial intelligence, Montgomery County, Maryland, is earning global attention for its ability to attract investment and support companies in high-growth industries, including quantum, cyber, artificial intelligence, life sciences and more.
A top destination for companies in the innovation economy, it’s no surprise that leading brands choose to be here. With a unique combination of world-class talent, established infrastructure, and proximity to federal agencies and research institutions, this strategic location is home to 18 federal agencies and 36 federal research laboratories and some of the world most pioneering companies including Lockheed Martin, United Therapeutics, Hughes Network Systems, Vaisala Xweather, and X-energy. Additionally, the County offers a robust entrepreneurial ecosystem with private and publicly-owned incubators, accelerators and extensive opportunities for partnerships and collaborations—all of which enable startups and early-stage companies to have key strategic advantages and access to the capital and resources they need to grow and thrive.
Known for having one of the most highly educated workforces in the country with approximately one-third of its adult residents age 25 or older holding a master’s degree or higher, the County has a deep talent pool which ranks 5th highest in the technology sector, the 2nd highest concentration of PhDs in the country, and is home to approximately 90,000 technology professionals. The County also boasts top ranking public schools, the #1 community college in the state of Maryland, and proximity to over a dozen academic institutions, including the Universities at Shady Grove, which offers a consortium of nine public institutions on one campus located at Shady Grove. (more…)
The Montgomery County community is rallying to support the family of 14-year-old Jossedan Sorto Rivera, an 8th grade student at A. Mario Loiederman Middle School who died following a serious crash earlier this month in Frederick County.
Join Us for StoryBox Comics Fair, a two-day festival celebrating local and independent comics authors!
Day 1 – Saturday, June 27th, 11-5pm @ DwightMess compound (805 Silver Spring Ave): Events are open to the public, admission is FREE. Featuring Special Guest Artists, gallery exhibitions, workshops, artist talks, a modeling session (suggested donation) and exhibitors, you can dig in to indie comics and also tour the compound, which features an extensive comics collection, a rare video collection, Risograph and screenprinting studios.
Permanent signage is up for Sakura Go at 20940-B Frederick Road at the Neelsville Village Center in Germantown. (more…)
Montgomery County is inviting landscapers to attend a hands-on Landscaping with Batteries Training & Certification event on May 13 from 9 am to 1 pm in Derwood. (more…)
Another Panera Bread location in Montgomery County is now officially nearing its final days. An employee at the Rockville Town Center location confirmed Sunday evening that the restaurant’s last day of business is expected to be Tuesday, May 19.
Update: The opening has been pushed back to Thursday, June 4th.
Wonder has officially announced the grand opening date for its first Montgomery County location, with the modern food hall concept set to debut on Thursday, June 4th at 12240 Rockville Pike in North Bethesda/Rockville.
TMGOC Ventures has acquired the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel at 5701 Marinelli Road in North Bethesda, according to a company press release. A sale price was not disclosed.
Former Gaithersburg High School coach Sergio Reyes is heading to the collegiate ranks, taking over as the inaugural head coach of the women’s flag football program at Missouri Southern State University.
Wushiland Boba is preparing to open its first Maryland location next month at Federal Plaza in Rockville.