The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration has announced several construction projects and traffic alerts that could impact motorists across the state, including upcoming work in Montgomery County.
More than 30,000 Marylanders have added a voluntary butterfly symbol to their driver’s license or identification card during the first year of Eric’s ID Law, which is designed to alert law enforcement and first responders that a person may have a hidden or non-apparent disability. (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.
The Frederick County Health Department (FCHD) announced Friday that a stray kitten found near Loys Station Park on Old Frederick Road in Rocky Ridge tested positive for rabies. (more…)
Six people were accounted for and uninjured after two jet skis flipped in the Potomac River near Riley’s Lock on Friday, prompting a swift water rescue response from Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS).
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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Your Saturday plans just got better. Join Craft Cart at Pinstripes North Bethesda for an afternoon of brunch, mimosas, bowling, and creativity.
Catch up over brunch, get a little competitive on the lanes, and create something to take home. Bring your friends or come solo—no crafting experience needed.
Your ticket includes:
Brunch
Mimosas
Bowling
One craft of your choice, with materials provided
Washington Spirit defenders Élisabeth Tsé and forward Rosemonde Kouassi have been called up to their respective national teams for international matches this month.
Chip City has announced the permanent closure of all of its locations, months after the New York-based cookie chain closed its only Maryland store.
Nearly 90,000 Montgomery County students received grocery assistance through Maryland’s SUN Bucks program this summer, the second-highest total of any jurisdiction in the state. (more…)
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announced the appointment of six attorneys to judgeships in Montgomery County, including two to the Circuit Court and four to the District Court. (more…)
Below is an updated look at the latest retail and dining changes at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda, including new restaurants, specialty shops, and brand relocations.
MCPD shared its daily crime summary for October 1, which includes multiple vehicle thefts across the county, an aggravated assault involving gunfire in Silver Spring, residential burglaries, and a reported weapons offense in Germantown. The incidents are organized by police district below.
Montgomery County Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian collision in Aspen Hill that resulted in the death of 62-year-old Saijuan Chen of Rockville. (more…)