In a remarkable tale of entrepreneurship rooted in Montgomery County, Maryland, City Bonfires has emerged as a popular name in outdoor lifestyle products. We caught up with co-founder Chris McCasland who grew up in Germantown and attended schools such as Daly, Neelsville, and Watkins Mill High School, to talk about the company’s journey.
FOX5’s Homa Bash reported that Magruder High School in Derwood recently faced a significant disruption when a portion of the auditorium ceiling fell during a spring musical production of “Once Upon a Mattress.” Despite the alarming incident the show continued with a brief pause, but it did raise urgent safety concerns regarding the aging infrastructure of the nearly 55-year-old school.
The Maryland Department of Health has announced two grant opportunities through the Center for Firearm Violence Prevention and Intervention to address gun violence by promoting safe storage education and community engagement. These grants will provide funding to local health departments for firearm safety initiatives and support a statewide campaign to develop a gun violence prevention strategic plan. (more…)
Nationally recognized as the third-largest biopharma hub in the country, and home to thriving industry clusters including technology, defense, and satellite and advanced communications, Montgomery County continues to attract global brands, generate high-quality and high-paying jobs, and drive economic growth.
Recent investments from global industry leaders highlight this continued momentum.
This past March, Samsung Biologics had its official ribbon cutting in Rockville. The Korean contract development and manufacturing leader expanded into the U.S. market through its acquisition of the former Human Genome Sciences facility in Rockville. The acquisition will retain more than 500 jobs and marks Samsung Biologics’ first U.S.-based manufacturing site, further cementing Montgomery County’s position as a premier destination for life sciences companies of all sizes. “During our international trade mission last year, we met with the Samsung Biologics team in Seoul to discuss the economic momentum in Maryland. Today’s ribbon cutting is the realization of that meeting and our state’s momentum,” said Maryland Governor Wes Moore. “South Korea’s largest biotech company is opening its first U.S. manufacturing facility here in Maryland. In the state of Maryland, we are delivering for our people and not playing for second.”
Last October, biopharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca, headquartered in Gaithersburg since 2013, announced that it will build another state-of-the art facility, also in Gaithersburg. This new facility, which follows the opening of the company’s $300 million cell therapy manufacturing facility opened in Rockville last spring, will create 100 new jobs and continue to expand the company’s R&D footprint in the County. (more…)
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined 17 other attorneys general in filing an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold a lower court ruling that affirms Medicaid recipients’ right to choose their healthcare providers, including Planned Parenthood. The brief argues that Medicaid’s free choice of provider provision protects patients’ ability to access a broad range of medical services, while South Carolina seeks to restrict Medicaid funding for certain providers. (more…)
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On Wednesday, Councilmember Evan Glass announced his candidacy for Montgomery County Executive. In a message posted to social media, Glass emphasized the need for strong leadership amid economic and political challenges. He expressed concerns about national policies affecting local workers and pledged to focus on economic stability, affordability, and inclusivity. (more…)
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a house fire on Northfield Road in Bethesda on Wednesday evening, where crews found flames extending to the first and second […]
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich will hold six Community Conversations from March through May to discuss long-term priorities and the Fiscal Year 2027 Capital Improvements Program budget. Five meetings will be in-person across the county, with a virtual session on May 6, providing residents an opportunity to share input on major projects, including schools, transportation, parks, and public facilities.
The Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center in Derwood is hosting a free “Find Your Lucky Pup” adoption event for all dogs from March 14 to March 17 to help alleviate overcrowding at the shelter. Adoptions are first-come, first-served, and fees are covered by Friends of Montgomery County Animals, with details available on the MCASAC website.
Come for the baseball and stay for the beats. The Nats Postgame Summer Concert Series is back by popular demand. The Nationals are giving fans the opportunity to experience a concert for free with a game ticket. Concerts begin approximately 30 minutes following the final out.
The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) has scheduled roadway patching work on sections of Piney Branch Road and Philadelphia Avenue in Takoma Park.
A Montgomery County man won $46,849.50 playing Racetrax at Olney Beer & Wine on March 6, marking his second big win after previously winning over $30,000 in 2022. (more…)