Catherine Ashley Hoggle, 38, of Clarksburg, has been indicted by a Montgomery County Grand Jury on two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of her children, Sarah and Jacob Hoggle, and was arrested in Kent County after being discharged from a state psychiatric hospital. (more…)
A few months back, Dave Portnoy, the founder of Barstool Sports and famous for his “One Bite” pizza reviews, visited Frank’s Pizza & Pasta at 6620 Belair Rd in Baltimore earlier this year to sample their offerings. After his visit, customers began lining up down the block before the restaurant opens, eager to savor the pizza and cheesesteak that Portnoy rated so highly. Today, we tried it.
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 Public Schools (MCPS) announced another update to their plan to revamp secondary school magnets during their July 24 meeting after incorporating community feedback. Currently, their recommendation calls for a major overhaul to the current countywide and consortium-based magnet model with a new six-region structure beginning with the class of 2031. Students in graduating classes before then will be allowed to remain in the programs they are currently enrolled in.
Paris Baguette will open its newest Montgomery County location at 4924 St. Elmo Avenue in the Sophia Bethesda Apartments on Friday, August 8. (more…)
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.
Join Oneness-Family School for a free Montessori toddler event on Saturday, November 14! In this Montessori-inspired lesson from OFS teacher Ja’Shai Rowe, toddlers will explore the story of "Leaf Man" by Lois Ehlert and enjoy fall activities and crafts. For parents and toddlers age 1-3 years.
Airlines, ride-share drivers, and customer service agents in the Washington D.C. area have long been familiar with a particular kind of panicked passenger: the one who arrives at the wrong airport. Dulles International Airport (IAD) recently poked fun at this common mistake on social media, but for many travelers, the mix-up between IAD, Reagan National (DCA), and Baltimore-Washington International (BWI) is no laughing matter.
The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the fatal stabbing of Jonathan Simmons-Miller, a Gaithersburg resident, that occurred on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. (more…)
The Gaithersburg Police Department (GBPD) is investigating a stabbing that occurred on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at approximately 7:20 p.m. at the Lakeforest Transit Center in the 9600 block of Lost Knife Road. (more…)
Mark your calendars, food lovers! The highly anticipated Summer Restaurant Week, presented by the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW), is back from August 18th to August 24th. This biannual event invites you to embark on a culinary journey through the region, from the heart of DC to the vibrant suburbs of Maryland and Virginia.
The Mount Airy community is mourning the tragic loss of a 13-year-old boy, Mason, who was swept into a drainage pipe and killed during a flash flood on Thursday, and is now rallying to support his grieving family, having raised over $6,000 in two hours.
The National Restaurant Association is warning that newly announced tariffs on food and beverage imports by President Donald Trump could drive up costs for key menu items like coffee and hamburgers. The group says rising wholesale food prices and tight profit margins may force restaurants to raise menu prices, reduce customer traffic, and jeopardize industry jobs—urging the administration to exempt food and beverage items from ongoing trade negotiations.
Below is a list of retail and restaurant updates at Westfield Montgomery Mall (7101 Democracy Blvd) in Bethesda: