Wheaton’s Ooh La La Bakery, which opened at 2600 University Blvd W in Wheaton back in November 2020, will be opening its second location at 8231 Woodmont Ave. in Bethesda.
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Update: Hangry Joe’s has reopened as of Saturday, February 22. Hangry Joe’s at 19290 Montgomery Village Ave in the Montgomery Village Shopping Center has been closed for the past week.
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The Montgomery County Students Automotive Trades Foundation will host a Refurbished Car and Computer Sale on Saturday, February 22, at Damascus High School. All vehicles are Maryland State Inspected, with some including a limited warranty, and a lottery system will be used if multiple buyers are interested in the same car. (more…)
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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 announced that Rashad Jajuan Harrison, 34, of Baltimore, was convicted of a felony theft scheme for fraudulently obtaining $82,116.27 in state funds through the Child and Adult Care Food Program. Harrison, who submitted false reimbursement claims on behalf of his nonprofit, was sentenced to five years of supervised probation and ordered to pay restitution.
Join us in celebrating the groundbreaking of construction for the Lightbridge Academy, an early childhood education center dedicated to supporting working families. Offering daycare, preschool, kindergarten, and summer camps, Lightbridge brings its Circle of Care philosophy to the community, combining a strong academic foundation with a focus on social and emotional growth in a safe, supportive environment.
Lightbridge Academy Gaithersburg will be opening in the Walnut Hill Plaza, Gaithersburg in early 2027. This event will take place in the lower parking lot. Please enter by turning onto N Westland drive, turning right into the plaza after passing the construction, and park along the back fence. Light refreshments will be served. Please rsvp at the Gaithersburg Germantown Upcounty Chamber of Commerce website: https://cca.ggchamber.org/EvtListing.aspx?dbid2=MDGAI&evtid=20351142&class=E
The National Weather Service (NWS) has shared that Winter Weather Advisories have been expanded across portions of central VA and southern MD from 1pm Wednesday until 10pm. Further north, including our area, lighter amounts are possible.
The City of Gaithersburg has announced the Notice of Funding Opportunity for Fiscal Year 2026 Youth Education and Enrichment and Ed Bohrer Parent Resource Center Grant programs. Per Gaithersburg, These grants aim to address educational needs and provide quality, accessible and equitable services for City students and families.
Governor Wes Moore announced the 2025 Green Bag Appointments, nominating 297 individuals to Maryland’s boards and commissions, with a focus on diversity and representation, pending Senate confirmation. The administration has made a total of 3,321 appointments to date, aiming to ensure leadership reflects the communities it serves. (more…)
247Sports has released its introductory 2027 rankings, with Blake High School’s Baba Oladotun topping the list and one of only three players who are five-star prospects.
The Washington Commanders are coming off a successful 12-5 season, reaching the NFC Championship before losing to the eventual Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles. With a strong turnaround driven by a mix of young players and veterans, the team now faces decisions about re-signing 29 of its free agents in addition to looking for outside talent to bring in. We will provide our predictions on the likelihood of each free agent from this past season’s team returning to the team next year.
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Walgreens has announced that its store at 8701 Georgia Ave in Silver Spring will permanently close on March 20, 2025. (more…)
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a single-vehicle crash on the on-ramp from West Montgomery Avenue to southbound I-270 on Tuesday morning after a driver struck a tree, causing some lane blockages. (more…)