The MoCo Pride Center will officially open its doors on Saturday, August 30, 2025, with a grand opening celebration from 12 PM to 7 PM at the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Regional Services Center, located at 4805 Edgemoor Lane across from the Bethesda Metro station.
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Inspector General announced the recovery of about $520 million in suspected fraudulent unemployment insurance payments made during the COVID-19 pandemic, which were returned to the state of Maryland after being frozen by a financial institution.
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.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded just after midnight on Thursday, August 14, to 4709 Montgomery Lane in Bethesda for a report of an injured person from a fall.
A Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) station manager in Silver Spring has become a social media sensation for his quick thinking and dedication to customer safety during a recent storm (video below).
Join artist Nora Naranjo Morse (Kha’p’o Owenge ([Santa Clara Pueblo]), creator of Always Becoming, and the community that cares for the museum’s ephemeral outdoor sculpture family, to learn about the project’s evolution over the past two decades, and what the future holds.
Learn about the art of clay, traditions of sustainability in Pueblo building techniques, and more. Visitors can enjoy family-friendly art activities, dance performances by the Zuni Olla Maidens, watch a short film, and multiple opportunities to hear from the artist, her family, and museum experts that have contributed to the care and revitalization of the sculptures.
Your Saturday plans just got better. Join Craft Cart at Pinstripes North Bethesda for an afternoon of brunch, mimosas, bowling, and creativity.
Catch up over brunch, get a little competitive on the lanes, and create something to take home. Bring your friends or come solo—no crafting experience needed.
Your ticket includes:
Brunch
Mimosas
Bowling
One craft of your choice, with materials provided
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Montgomery County Police 3rd District officers are investigating a pedestrian collision that occurred early Friday morning in the 12400 block of Georgia Avenue in Glenmont.
Montgomery County resident Kyle Carmean has been appointed the new Head of News and Content for WTTG Fox 5 DC and WDCA Fox 5 Plus. Carmean will oversee all the editorial, business, and administration functions for the stations and their streaming offerings. (more…)
Norman’s Hallmark continues to grow its brick-and-mortar footprint with a portfolio of 22 stores in Maryland. The acquisition includes locations in Annapolis, Baltimore, Bethesda (Montgomery Mall), Columbia, Frederick and Rockville (Congressional Plaza) and marks the company’s largest portfolio addition in its 86-year history.
Last month we let you know that beloved Hong Kong-style dim sum and Chinese cuisine, Hollywood East Cafe will be closing its doors on August 24, 2025 after nearly three decades of serving the Wheaton, MD community. Eater DC has included the upcoming closing in its list of “Saddest DC-Area Restaurant Closings.”
MCPS has shared a follow up to Superintendent Dr. Thomas Taylor’s response to the Montgomery County Office of the Inspector General report identifying serious deficiencies in MCPS’s background screening process.
Montgomery County is no stranger to fostering entrepreneurial spirit, and Nick Scrivens, a Churchill High School (class of 2005) alumnus, is a prime example. His apparel company, Fore Fathers, known for its stylish and dad-centric clothing, has just released a new design that hits close to home– the “Maryland Man” shirt.