Meanwhile in Pennsylvania (MIP), a popular Facebook page that provides humor, nostalgia, and hometown pride for nearly 378,000 followers with Pennsylvania ties, has poked fun at our very own Ocean City, MD– referring to it as having “the perfect Walmart-meets-oceanfront vibe.”
The Washington Commanders are signing veteran offensive tackle George Fant to a contract, according to NFL Insider Jordan Schultz. The move comes after Fant, 33, visited the team last week. The two sides have remained in contact since the visit, leading to the reported agreement.
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.
Governor Wes Moore has filed an appeal after President Trump denied Maryland’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration for the May 2025 floods in Western Maryland, citing newly validated damages of $33.7 million, nearly triple the federal threshold for assistance. (more…)
UPDATE: Mattheus Pietro Costa has been located safe and unharmed. Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division are asking for the public’s assistance in […]
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.
Event location
Girls Who Paint
10419 Fawcett St.
Kensington, Maryland 20895
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As John Wall officially announced his retirement from the NBA, the Washington Wizards expressed the feelings of an entire fanbase with a single message: “One of our franchise all-time greats. The definition of an era. A lasting legacy. A forever Wizard. Congratulations on your retirement, @JohnWall 💙”
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Girls’ Flag Football teams experienced an unforgettable moment this week as they were celebrated during ESPN’s Monday Night Football broadcast of the Commanders/Bengals game. A […]
A new study by eLearning Industry ranked Maryland as the fourth-most racially diverse state for classrooms in the United States. (more…)
With the preseason in full swing, the Washington Commanders’ matchup against the Bengals provided a crucial stage for players fighting for a spot on the 53-man roster. While the veterans largely sat out, several players seized the opportunity, making a strong case for themselves and giving fans a glimpse into the team’s depth.
On Monday, Edgard Castro-Contreras was sentenced in Montgomery County Circuit Court to life in prison plus 52 years for the 2022 gang-related murder of Edvin Agustin Leon, the attempted murder of a second victim, and related firearm and conspiracy charges. (more…)
In April, Biz Journals reported that Unibal-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) had defaulted on a roughly $235 million securitized loan tied to Westfield Wheaton, the largest mall in suburban Maryland (DC Region) and the fourth largest in the Greater Washington area. The mall was originally built in 1958 and was known as Wheaton Plaza, the first shopping mall in Montgomery County. (more…)
With 82% of Americans returning from a summer trip, the personal-finance company WalletHub today released its report on 2025’s Most Fun States in America, with Maryland coming in ranked 19th overall.