Back in May 2024, we told you that Chef Wang’s Kitchen would be coming to 199 E Montgomery Ave in Rockville, the former location of California Tortilla. Now, signage is up for the upcoming restaurant.
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Several local restaurants, including La Casita Pupusería, Tacos El Pariente, and Centrado Café Shop, have announced they will be closed on Monday, February 3, in support of the One Day Without Immigrants movement. (Additional restaurants listed below)
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Below is a list of businesses that have recently opened or are coming soon to Westfield Montgomery Mall (7101 Democracy Blvd) in Bethesda: (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…)
Rockville is celebrating Black History Month in February with the theme “African Americans and Labor”, featuring a new podcast “Conversations in Black”, social media highlights of Black city leaders, and a Rockville 11 video showcasing a new mural at Lincoln Park Community Center, created with community input and funded by a $30,000 Maryland State Arts Council grant.
Join Kaiser Permanente for Healthy at the Harbor, a free community health and wellness event taking place Saturday, June 6, from 11 am to 4 pm at National Harbor in Prince George’s County, Maryland. Bring your family and friends for free full day of fun, fitness, and preventive care along the waterfront.
Throughout the day, Kaiser Permanente nurses and physicians will offer no-cost health screenings, alongside a health and wellness expo focused on preventive care education. A lively Kids’ Zone will keep children active and entertained with spin-art bikes, face painting, balloon art, games, and more.
Several employees reached out to let us know that Safeway will be closing its 1800 Rockville Pike store located on the ground level of the Galvan at Twinbrook complex. On Sunday morning, a store manager confirmed that the store was recently informed of its impending closure.
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In October we let you know that Japanese retailer UNIQLO is coming to Westfield Montgomery Mall (7101 Democracy Blvd) in Bethesda. Now we know the retailer has received a permit valued at $1.425 million to build out the store.
MCPS has shared that students in the Montgomery County Students Automotive Trades Foundation (ATF) and Information Technology Foundation (ITF) will sell used cars and computers they have refurbished from 9-11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22, at Damascus High School, 25921 Ridge Road in Damascus. The cars and computers are reconditioned by the students as part of their classroom and lab studies.
Fast-casual restaurant concept Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers (Freddy’s) recently announced it is spreading its roots in a number of key markets across the country with Maryland included in this round of expansion.
In a recent real estate transaction, a commercial property on Rockville Pike has officially changed ownership. The property located at 1470 Rockville Pike, previously a BB&T Bank branch, has been acquired by Potomac-based RPR LLC for $1.3 million.
MCPS has shared that registration for the upcoming school year (2025-2026) for Prekindergarten and Head Start will begin on March 3rd and online registration for kindergarten will begin on February 3rd. Additional information below, per MCPS:
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 3rd District Investigative Section are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Barbara Hylton, a missing 56-year-old from Silver Spring (more…)