Solomon Brothers Jewelers has announced the acquisition of Mervis Diamond Importers, a longtime jewelry retailer in the Washington, D.C. region. Mervis, which opened its first U.S. retail store in Rockville in the early 1980s, will continue operating under its existing name, with its current employees and showrooms remaining in place. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. (more…)
Bistro 64, a District Heights restaurant that opened in early 2023, has permanently closed. The restaurant, located at 6494 Marlboro Pike in Prince George’s County, announced the closure on social media, saying it was effective immediately. Bistro 64 opened in January 2023 and operated for nearly four years.
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.
Shepherd’s Table and Progress Place held a groundbreaking ceremony on Monday, October 26, for the Reflection Pavilion, a new outdoor space at Progress Place in downtown Silver Spring designed to provide an area for reflection, connection, and relaxation. (more…)
CBS’s Ghosts returns with a one-hour Halloween special on Thursday, Oct. 29 at 9pm, with the hit comedy carrying a notable Montgomery County connection with two of its stars being graduates of Rockville’s Thomas S. Wootton High School.
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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Charles W. Woodward High School has its new mascot ahead of the school’s return in fall 2027. Principal Bob Sinclair introduced the Woodward Wolves on Monday, revealing the identity selected by the community as the school prepares to reopen for the first time in 40 years.
Michelin-recommended Nan Xiang Soup Dumplings is continuing its Maryland expansion, with a new location coming soon to The Mall in Columbia in Howard County.
KID Museum has announced that it is officially becoming “KID,” a new name the Bethesda-based organization says reflects its evolution beyond the traditional concept of a museum.
It’s almost time to “fall back,” with daylight saving time coming to an end on Sunday, Nov. 1. At 2am on Sunday, clocks in Maryland will move back one hour to 1am as the state returns to Eastern Standard Time, giving residents an extra hour that night.
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police (MCPD) 4th District Investigative Section are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying suspects involved in a first-degree assault that occurred in Wheaton on Sunday, August 9, 2026. (more…)
A new scratch bakery in Columbia is already drawing lines and selling out of some of its offerings just weeks after opening its first storefront, according to popular Maryland food blogger Nomtastic Kim.
Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) officers responded to a collision involving a pedestrian and a vehicle near Cedar Street and Bonifant Street in Silver Spring on Monday morning. (more…)