The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a ‘limited’ ice accumulation threat for the entire region on Thursday, February 6th.
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Two educators from Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) have received the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST), the highest honor bestowed upon K-12 math and science teachers by the U.S. government. Joan Shane, a math content specialist at Sligo Middle School, and Krishni Patrick, a 5th-grade teacher at Piney Branch Elementary School, are among six award recipients from Maryland.
MoCo High School Sports Scores for Jan 31, 2025:
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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…)
On Friday, Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) officers arrested a suspect who left a Glenmont 7-11 with a suspicious bulge and entered a white Nissan Altima on Georgia Ave with a passenger holding a handgun, leading to the recovery of a Glock 27 and two loaded magazines. (more…)
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.
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UPDATE: Anna Marie Mischke has been located safe and unharmed. Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 3rd District Investigative Section are asking for the public’s assistance in […]
On Friday, Governor Wes Moore visited Wonders Early Learning Center at Leland in Chevy Chase to discuss expanding child care accessibility and affordability, highlighting the Child Care Scholarship Program’s growth, a historic $400 million investment in the FY26 budget, and the administration’s efforts to increase child care access by 66% while supporting providers with no-interest loans.
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Birdland Caravan “brings Orioles baseball to your hometown!” and it was just brought to our attention that a photo-op is coming to Montgomery County on Saturday, February 1st at the East County Rec Center (3310 Gateshead Manor Way, Silver Spring, MD) from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. No ticket required, first come first serve, open to all fans, no autographs (just photos).
The Wonder Years had a successful run from 1988-1993– the show debuted 37 years ago today (January 31st, 2025). Though the series was set in “Anytown, USA”, there have been arguments through the years about where it was actually set. There isn’t a definitive answer, but there is a place that stands out to us…
The Construction Trades Foundation (CTF), the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC), and Block Kids hosted a Block Kids Competition at Thomas Edison High School in Silver Spring on January 25, 2025, introducing K-6 students to engineering and construction careers through hands-on building activities, with local winners advancing to regional and national competitions. (more…)
The Public Safety (PS) Committee will meet on Monday, February 3, to receive briefings on the Police Accountability Board (PAB) and complaint data tracking, while the Transportation and Environment (TE) Committee will review petitions for the abandonment of public spaces in Rockville and Bethesda, along with two proposed bills—one establishing a parking permit program for specialized service providers in Silver Spring and another banning plastic carryout bags and taxing paper bags to reduce environmental waste. Full agenda below courtesy Montgomery County:
Go to Plastic Bag Ban and Police Oversight on Agenda for County Council Meetings on Feb. 3
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Shortly before 1pm, a driver crashed through the storefront of Big Greek Cafe at 3200blk Bennett Creek Ave in Urbana (Frederick County).