The Montgomery County Board of Education approved the following administrative appointments on Thursday, April 16:
Montgomery County police have arrested a Clarksburg man accused of recording underage girls inside a changing room at Walter Johnson High School, according to the department’s Special Victims Investigations Division.
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Several notable changes and updates have unfolded across Olney and immediately surrounding areas in recent months, ranging from long-awaited reopenings to new restaurants preparing to move in.
Home to over 6,000 advanced technology companies working on the technologies of the future, spanning all the way from health-tech to quantum to clean energy to artificial intelligence, Montgomery County, Maryland, is earning global attention for its ability to attract investment and support companies in high-growth industries, including quantum, cyber, artificial intelligence, life sciences and more.
A top destination for companies in the innovation economy, it’s no surprise that leading brands choose to be here. With a unique combination of world-class talent, established infrastructure, and proximity to federal agencies and research institutions, this strategic location is home to 18 federal agencies and 36 federal research laboratories and some of the world most pioneering companies including Lockheed Martin, United Therapeutics, Hughes Network Systems, Vaisala Xweather, and X-energy. Additionally, the County offers a robust entrepreneurial ecosystem with private and publicly-owned incubators, accelerators and extensive opportunities for partnerships and collaborations—all of which enable startups and early-stage companies to have key strategic advantages and access to the capital and resources they need to grow and thrive.
Known for having one of the most highly educated workforces in the country with approximately one-third of its adult residents age 25 or older holding a master’s degree or higher, the County has a deep talent pool which ranks 5th highest in the technology sector, the 2nd highest concentration of PhDs in the country, and is home to approximately 90,000 technology professionals. The County also boasts top ranking public schools, the #1 community college in the state of Maryland, and proximity to over a dozen academic institutions, including the Universities at Shady Grove, which offers a consortium of nine public institutions on one campus located at Shady Grove. (more…)
Molly Tea, a jasmine tea beverage franchise originating from Shenzhen, China, has announced it will open its Rockville location on Tuesday, April 21. The shop is located at 860 Festival Street and will share space with the upcoming Genki Wagyu House. (more…)
Join Us for StoryBox Comics Fair, a two-day festival celebrating local and independent comics authors!
Day 1 – Saturday, June 27th, 11-5pm @ DwightMess compound (805 Silver Spring Ave): Events are open to the public, admission is FREE. Featuring Special Guest Artists, gallery exhibitions, workshops, artist talks, a modeling session (suggested donation) and exhibitors, you can dig in to indie comics and also tour the compound, which features an extensive comics collection, a rare video collection, Risograph and screenprinting studios.
Miles Across MedStar, a four-day, 200-mile run led by ultramarathoner Michael Wardian, made a stop in Olney on Tuesday, bringing the effort to MedStar Montgomery Medical Center and drawing participation from hospital leadership and staff.
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Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 5th District Investigative Section are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 23-year-old Edwin Alfonso Delgado Avelar. (more…)
A major apartment community in Rockville has sold for $110 million, marking a significant expansion for a Northern Virginia-based developer in the local market. The Reed, a 417-unit residential building located at 15955 Frederick Road, was recently acquired by Comstock Holding Companies for $110 million, according to Maryland Newsletters. The deal equates to approximately $263,788 per unit.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded at approximately 2am on Thursday to the area of Dufief Mill Road and Frances Green Way in North Potomac for a reported fire involving a two-story detached garage or barn.
Takoma Park Police are investigating an attempted robbery that left a man with a serious head injury earlier this week.
Construction is moving forward on Qdoba’s upcoming Olney location, with a new permit issued for interior work at the future restaurant. A permit valued at $200,000 has been approved for construction at 3486 Olney Laytonsville Road in the Olney Shopping Center, signaling continued progress toward the restaurant’s opening. The space was previously occupied by Eco Cleaners and is located next to Royal Bagel Bakery.
Hinzi’s is set to make its Montgomery County debut today, with a soft opening scheduled for Thursday, April 16 at its new Germantown location at 13015 Wisteria Drive, in the former Mangino’s space.