The Gaithersburg Police Department (GBPD) have arrested 31-year-old Jovani Ramos in connection with a stabbing at Cancun Mexican Restaurant on December 26, 2024, charging him with attempted second-degree murder and multiple assault offenses, and he is currently being held without bond.
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Keyiara Hart and Asia Jackson, two missing 14-year-old’s from Germantown. (more…)
Chef José Andrés’ Spanish Diner will close its doors on Wednesday, February 5. The restaurant, which opened in Spring 2021 at 7271 Woodmont Avenue in Federal Realty’s Bethesda Row, was formerly home to Jaleo and served breakfast, lunch, and dinner. (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…)
Rock Creek Tavern will be taking over the space that was most recently home to Mackie’s BBQ at 5500 Olney Laytonsville Rd. in Olney.
We welcome the Rockville community to celebrate with us as we kick off this exciting chapter as your Helpful Place! Join us from 11am – 2pm for demos from our vendors, exclusive deals, a raffle giveaways all weekend! Our first 100 guests get a SWAG BAG!
A new Civil War Trails site honoring Zedekiah Thompson, a formerly enslaved man who self-emancipated and served in the U.S. Army, has been established at North Washington Street and Wood Lane in Rockville as part of Black History Month, recognizing his service in the 1st United States Colored Troops and his contributions to history. (more…)
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to the scene of a crash involving a mini van and school bus on Snouffer School Rd. in Gaithersburg Monday morning.
This week will start off pretty warm with temperatures approaching 60° on Monday and in the low to mid 50s on Tuesday. The wintry mix we mentioned over the weekend is still a possibility as temperatures quickly cool down Wednesday. There are also signals for potential snow next week, but we’ll get to that if it still looks like a threat later this week.
Tea-Do X Mochinut at 838 Rockville Pike enclosed permanently last October. The dual concept restaurant featured menus from chains Mochinut and Tea-Do Cafe. At the time a new business was promised and now we know that it will be Cuppa Tea.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a house fire on Glen Ross Rd in Silver Spring around 6 p.m. on Sunday, with flames on the first floor and in a second-floor bedroom. (more…)
Three individuals were convicted in Baltimore City for illegally disposing of hazardous materials, following an investigation by the Maryland Attorney General’s Office, Baltimore City Fire Department, and Maryland Department of the Environment, with sentencing scheduled for March and April 2025. (more…)
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a townhouse fire on Moss Side Lane in Olney on Saturday, February 1 at 4:16pm., with flames visible from a second-floor window. (more…)