Potomac residents craving a fresh, New York-style bagels won’t have to wait much longer. According to an employee at the Rockville location, Bethesda Bagels will officially open its newest store at Cabin John Village on Monday, October 6. (more…)
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) announced that the body of 81-year-old George Frederick Corum, Jr., who was the subject of a Silver Alert, was found Sunday evening. (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.
Takoma Park Police are investigating a strong-arm robbery that occurred Sunday morning, September 28, in the 8100 block of Kennewick Avenue.
The season is heating up, and Montgomery County is already showing us plenty of storylines: the defending champions at Quince Orchard remain untouchable, upstarts like Churchill and Blake are fighting for recognition, and the middle pack is scrapping for playoff positioning. This week offers everything from potential shootouts to old-school defensive struggles. Let’s dive into the matchups.
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.
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
Week 3 brought plenty of movement in the standings as the season begins to take shape. Sherwood remains the team to beat, holding strong at 7-0 as the only undefeated squad in the county. Right on their heels, four teams, Magruder, Wootton, Quince Orchard, and Richard Montgomery, sit at 6-1, keeping the race for the top wide open.
On September 29, at approximately 2:26 am, Takoma Park Police responded to the 1300 block of University Blvd. following a report of an armed robbery.
One of the most infamous episodes of Bar Rescue took Jon Taffer to Silver Spring, MD, where he confronted the struggling Piratz Tavern, located at 8402 Georgia Avenue. The pirate-themed bar sat in a prime downtown spot surrounded by office buildings, but its gimmick-heavy atmosphere, inconsistent service, and unprofessional staff alienated the very customers who might have kept it afloat. (more…)
Bethesda’s biggest food festival is back this fall. The 33rd annual Taste of Bethesda takes place on Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Woodmont Triangle, bringing together some of the area’s best restaurants, live entertainment, family activities, and more.
A celebration of Romanian culture, food, music, and spirituality will return to Potomac the weekend of October 3-5, 2025, as the Romanian Food Festival takes place at the property of the “Moldovita at Washington DC” Church, located at 9111 River Rd., Potomac, MD 20854.
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) announced it has increased police presence throughout the county as a precaution following a mass shooting at a church in Grand Blanc, Michigan, on Sunday, September 28, that left four people dead and eight others injured. (more…)