Lil’ Cakes & Creamery has opened a new location in Falls Church, Virginia, marking the bakery and ice cream shop’s eighth location. (more…)
The Washington Commanders have released the first interior renderings of the seating bowl for the team’s new stadium at the former RFK Stadium site in Washington, D.C.
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.
Clean Hands, a new crime drama based on the true story of a Hagerstown narcotics officer whose daughter struggled with opioid addiction, is scheduled for a theatrical release on October 16.
RisuCon, Montgomery County’s comic con, will return to the Montgomery County Fairgrounds in Gaithersburg on Saturday, September 26.
Reserve your spot for an after-hour event with multi-disciplinary artist Sky Hopinka, Thursday, Nov. 5, 6–9 PM. Experience monumental nature-inspired artworks in the Water’s Edge exhibition, make your own artwork to take home at the National Museum of the American Indian.
Sky Hopinka’s photo and video art—including This is a mnemonic for Truman Lowe in the museum’s collection—shares Truman Lowe’s interest in Indigenous homelands, cultural knowledge, and traditional practices. Hopinka contributed to the exhibition catalog for Water’s Edge: The Art of Truman Lowe, writing on Lowe’s lasting impact on his work. Hopinka joins the museum for this special after hours event featuring a screening of three of his short video works followed by a discussion with Rebecca Head Trautmann, Assistant Curator of Contemporary Art and exhibition curator, along with art-making activities, and time to enjoy Lowe’s work currently on view. Sky Hopinka has been widely recognized for his experimental short films and photo-based works. A MacArthur Fellow, Guggenheim Fellow, and Forge Project Fellow, his work has been shown in major film festivals, museums, and international exhibitions and is in numerous prominent museum collections. Hopinka is currently an assistant professor in the department of Art, Film, and Visual Studies at Harvard University.
Event location
Girls Who Paint
10419 Fawcett St.
Kensington, Maryland 20895
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Habitat for Humanity Metro Maryland’s Rockville ReStore is preparing to relocate from its longtime location at 1029 E. Gude Dr. to a new space nearby.
A Prince George’s County man who is currently employed as a high school teacher has been arrested and charged with multiple child pornography offenses, according to Maryland State Police. (more…)
The Great Frederick Fair returns this week, bringing nine days of rides, fair food, agricultural exhibits and live entertainment to the Frederick Fairgrounds from September 18 through September 26. (more…)
The closure of Redland Road for construction of a new bridge over Mill Creek has been extended through Sunday, October 11, according to the Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT).
Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard has signed on to take over the longtime home of China Taste at 155 Rollins Ave. in Rockville. The store is listed as “coming soon,” though an opening timeframe has not yet been announced.
The Montgomery County Council approved legislation Tuesday updating the membership of the County’s Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Commission (IDDC), with changes intended to increase representation of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. (more…)
Four original cast members from Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory are scheduled to appear at The Chocolate Expo when the event comes to the Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium on Saturday, October 24, and Sunday, October 25. (more…)