District 16 Delegate Sarah Wolek has filed for a second term in the Maryland House of Delegates, highlighting her focus on strengthening the state’s social fabric, economy, and support for vulnerable communities.
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Fernanda Abigail Melendez, a missing 17-year-old. (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.
Two Maryland restaurants, both in Montgomery County, have been recognized among the best places to unwind in the region by earning spots on Eater DC’s “Best Happy Hours” list.
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 3rd District Investigative Section are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Bernadette Shea, a missing 67-year-old. (more…)
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.
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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
Miri’s Haven Senior Dog Rescue in Rockville (204 Lawrence Dr.) has officially gone full Swiftie… and it’s all for a good cause.
The calendar is about to flip to October, which means we’re entering the stretch where storylines start to crystallize, streaks harden into trends, and contenders separate from pretenders. Week 4 delivers plenty of intrigue, rivalry games, redemption shots, and one marquee clash that will shape the county’s midseason pecking order.
Silver Spring Sichuan Bistro is set to open at 3830 International Drive in Leisure World Plaza, taking over the former site of Vegetable Garden. The restaurant will hold a soft opening on Monday, September 29, with details about a ribbon-cutting ceremony to be announced. (more…)
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich announced a $10 million package of early childhood education initiatives that includes a $6.125 million Head Start and Early Head Start grant, a $4 million facility loan fund for child care providers, and a shared resources collaborative for small providers. (more…)
MCPS recently shared on social media that Richard Montgomery High School graduate Liliana Katz-Hollander, a member of the Class of 2025 and a recent Montgomery County Women Making History honoree, has been selected as a recipient of the prestigious GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship. The honor comes with a $40,000 award, distributed as $10,000 annually over four years to support her college education.
The Backyard BOB, a mobile brick oven bistro based in Boyds, has officially closed its food truck operations. The concept began as a dream of owner Bob McMahon, who wanted to create a small pizza-focused catering business for neighborhood and private events. Over time, the idea grew into a full-service mobile kitchen specializing in wood-fired pizzas, paninis, subs, and salads. (more…)
On September 23, a group of Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Pupil Personnel Workers and Community School Liaisons volunteered at Comfort Cases’ national headquarters in Gaithersburg to assemble care packages for children in foster care. (more…)