A 30-year-old Rockville woman, a manager at Silo Falls Restaurant in Brookeville, has been charged with theft and credit card fraud after using a customer’s forgotten credit card, with detectives seeking additional potential victims.
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 6th District Investigative Section are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Malik Williams, a missing 18-year-old. (more…)
On Tuesday, the Montgomery County Council unanimously extended the Minority, Female, and Disabled-Owned Business Purchasing Program through 2029, aiming to address disparities in contracting opportunities as highlighted in the recent Disparity Study. (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…)
The Washington Commanders announced today that they have named safety Jeremy Reaves the winner of the team’s 2024 Ed Block Courage Award. The honor is given annually to a player from each National Football League team who displays extraordinary courage in the face of adversity.
People’s Book is excited to announce that New York Times bestselling author, Lisa See, will be at the Montgomery College Cultural Arts Center (7995 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910) for a lively talk on June 16 at 7PM, with doors open at 6 PM. Tickets are on sale now.
A $10 ticket gains you entry, but a $40 ticket ensures you have a copy of this new historical novel to pick up at the venue. Purchase of Daughters of the Sun and Moon from People’s Book is required to enter the book signing line at the end of the talk.
Join us in celebrating the groundbreaking of construction for the Lightbridge Academy, an early childhood education center dedicated to supporting working families. Offering daycare, preschool, kindergarten, and summer camps, Lightbridge brings its Circle of Care philosophy to the community, combining a strong academic foundation with a focus on social and emotional growth in a safe, supportive environment.
Lightbridge Academy Gaithersburg will be opening in the Walnut Hill Plaza, Gaithersburg in early 2027. This event will take place in the lower parking lot. Please enter by turning onto N Westland drive, turning right into the plaza after passing the construction, and park along the back fence. Light refreshments will be served. Please rsvp at the Gaithersburg Germantown Upcounty Chamber of Commerce website: https://cca.ggchamber.org/EvtListing.aspx?dbid2=MDGAI&evtid=20351142&class=E
Dr. Joseph Bostic, currently a principal intern at Northwood High School and a former MCPS Teacher of the Year, has been appointed acting principal of Thomas S. Wootton High School effective December 10, 2024. This change follows the administrative leave of Principal Doug Nelson on December 9, after an incident where a racial slur was found written on a student’s desk.
Dr. Peter O. Moran, Chief of Schools for MCPS, shared the following message with the Wootton community:
According to Maryland Lottery and Gaming, Maryland’s sports wagering market generated $11,798,035 in contributions to the state during November 2024, the largest single-month total the program has produced since its launch in December 2021. (more…)
Ledo Pizza has been a staple in Maryland since the original Ledo Restaurant opened in Adelphi , MDN(Prince George’s County) in 1955. They are one of the first restaurants to introduce what we call “Maryland Style Pizza” to the area and recently they made a fun post on social media reminding customers that there’s no S in their name. Nearly 2,000 customers, some who have called the restaurant “Ledo’s” for years, responded on the original post and we have some of the most reacted to comments below:
Paris Baguette at 21030 Frederick Rd in the Milestone Center in Germantown will host its official grand opening event on Saturday, December 14. The celebration includes a free pastry for the first 50 guests in line and a free pastry with purchase for new app users. (more…)
Montgomery County’s Ride On bus system saw a 20% ridership increase over last year, the second-highest growth nationwide for transit systems of its size, with over 18.5 million rides this fiscal year driven by service improvements and infrastructure upgrades. (more…)
Germantown Native and Northwest High School Alumna, Caitlyn Kumi, Makes 2025 Forbes 30 Under 30 List
Caitlyn Kumi, a Germantown native who graduated from Northwest High School in 2017, has made the 2025 Forbes 30 Under 30 List in the ‘Marketing & Advertising’ category. She is […]
Governor Wes Moore announced the Maryland Soft Landing Exchange Program, enabling Maryland companies to explore international markets at reduced costs through partnerships with global business incubators, offering resources, networking, and grants of up to $10,000 to support export expansion efforts. (more…)