Gaithersburg

In a recent meeting held on March 3, 2025, the Mayor and City Council of Gaithersburg celebrated significant milestones, including the appointment of Frank Johnson as the new City Attorney and the recognition of outstanding employees.

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Beyond MoCo

The social media creator who shares fire-response content was arrested again today in St. Mary’s County for setting fire to a vacant property and making a 911 call to film the response. He was arrested on nearly identical charges last Friday in Charles County, according to the office of the state fire marshal of Maryland.

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Sponsored

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…)


Event

Join Kaiser Permanente for Healthy at the Harbor, a free community health and wellness event taking place Saturday, June 6, from 11 am to 4 pm at National Harbor in Prince George’s County, Maryland. Bring your family and friends for free full day of fun, fitness, and preventive care along the waterfront.

Throughout the day, Kaiser Permanente nurses and physicians will offer no-cost health screenings, alongside a health and wellness expo focused on preventive care education. A lively Kids’ Zone will keep children active and entertained with spin-art bikes, face painting, balloon art, games, and more.


Beyond MoCo

Updated to include a statement from Honda of Bowie. Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced that DARCARS of Bowie, Inc. will refund consumers for unauthorized “sales commission” fees, undisclosed […]


Education

Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and a coalition of 15 attorneys general issued guidance affirming the legality of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility policies in education, in response to concerns raised by a Trump administration executive order and U.S. Department of Education communications. (more…)


MoCo Government

The Montgomery County Council will hold five committee meetings on March 6 to review infrastructure funding, health and human services appropriations, childcare renovation projects, MCPS attendance, and the Incubators NDA. Discussions will include a proposed Infrastructure Funding Workgroup, a $1.3 million opioid response grant, a $2.9 million crisis stabilization center pilot, and updates on school attendance and business incubator performance. Full agenda below courtesy Montgomery County government: (more…)


MoCoSnow

Alert Montgomery issued the following on Wednesday, March 5, at 11:20am: “A Wind Advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service for Central/Southeast Montgomery County until 4:00 pm Wednesday, 3/5. Expect wind gusts greater than 40 mph. Wind gusts of this magnitude will make driving high profile vehicle difficult, and cause loose outdoor objects to be blown around. Secure loose outdoor objects to prevent property damage.”

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