Montgomery County officials, including the County Council, County Executive, and federal representatives, will hold a virtual community meeting on February 25 to support federal workers and residents facing uncertainty. The meeting will provide information on available resources, legal assistance, and support services, with follow-up online resource sessions planned for March. (more…)
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and a coalition of 18 attorneys general filed an amicus brief supporting a lawsuit challenging executive orders that impact federal funding for gender-affirming care for transgender youth. (more…)
According to the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s office, today in the Circuit Court for Montgomery County, MD, Judge Terrence McGann sentenced Elvin Guzman-Machado, 20, of Boyds, to life in prison plus 40 consecutive years for his involvement in the 2022 MS-13 gang-related murder of 19-year-old Willians Anderson Alberto Cruz and for firing at three additional victims, two of whom were struck and survived. (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…)
Dumpling District is currently in a soft opening phase at 19775 Frederick Rd in Germantown’s Fox Chapel Shopping Center. The restaurant has opened in the space that was most recently home to Bonchon and will be open from 11am until 10pm daily. A first look video and the menu available below.
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.
The 2025 Quad State Cheese Fest will take place at the Washington County Agricultural Education Center (7313 Sharpsburg Pike) in Boonsboro, MD on Saturday, September 13. (more…)
Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will hold a virtual public hearing on Tuesday, March 11, at 6:30 p.m. to discuss the proposed North High Street Extended project in Olney, providing details on design, costs, and schedule while gathering public input that may influence the final project design. (more…)
Maryland’s Joint Enforcement Task Force on Workplace Fraud, in collaboration with the Maryland Attorney General’s Office, released a report highlighting the misclassification of over 5,500 workers in 2024, uncovering more than $36 million in unreported taxable wages. The report emphasizes the impact of workplace fraud on workers, businesses, and state revenue, with officials pledging stronger enforcement to hold violators accountable. (more…)
In an exciting showdown at the Bocce county championship, Wootton High School emerged victorious, defeating Poolesville 2-1 in the final match.
The Montgomery County Board of Education (MoCoBoe) has announced the official naming of the Board room at 15 W. Gude Drive as the Patricia O’Neill Board of Education Room.
At its February 20 meeting, the Montgomery County Planning Board, part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), reviewed and approved the Scope of Work for the Germantown Sector Plan Amendment.
Montgomery County’s Flash Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) service will be extended into Howard County along the US 29 corridor, according to MCDOT’s Go! Montgomery newsletter.