Governor Wes Moore joined the Maryland Department of Human Services and Maryland Department of Health in notifying residents about new federal work requirements affecting SNAP and Medicaid eligibility. (more…)
The Montgomery County Council will hold a special commemoration on Tuesday, September 22, at 1 p.m. celebrating the 250th anniversaries of Montgomery County and the United States. (more…)
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 Police have arrested and charged a 26-year-old Frederick man in connection with a fatal hit-and-run collision that killed a Poolesville man early Sunday morning.
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Update: Shake Shack has pushed back the grand opening to Friday, October 2. Shake Shack will open its new Bethesda restaurant on Wednesday, September 30, at 10 a.m.
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.
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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
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) shared an overview of reported calls for service for the weekend of September 18 through September 20. MCPD notes that the overview does not reflect all calls for service during the referenced dates.
A collision involving a construction vehicle is causing significant delays on I-270 north near Montrose Road in North Bethesda on Monday afternoon.
Maryland State Police are reminding drone operators about safe flying regulations following multiple recent incidents in which drones interfered with Maryland State Police Aviation Command medevac operations. (more…)
Detectives with the Montgomery County Department of Police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect wanted in connection with a commercial burglary in North Bethesda.
Beginning Monday, September 28, Westfield Wheaton and Westfield Montgomery will implement a new Parental Guidance Policy requiring visitors under 18 to be accompanied by an adult age 21 or older after 3 p.m. daily. (more…)
Montgomery County Department of Police (MCPD) Collision Reconstruction Unit detectives are investigating a fatal pedestrian collision that occurred early Thursday, September 17, in Gaithersburg.
MedStar Montgomery Medical Center in Olney has become the site of Maryland’s first endoscopic nipple-sparing mastectomy, according to MedStar Health.