Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a fire at a three-story townhouse on Skip Jack Drive in Germantown, on Tuesday, December 31.
According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, the fire was caused by a space heater placed too close to combustibles or an overheating cord, resulting in approximately $13,000 in damage.
As 2024 winds down, we wanted to share with you some of the most-read articles of 2024. This article was originally published on August 16th, 2024.
In 2024, Business Insider recently published a list of the best sandwich shops in every state according to Yelp, and Full On Craft Eats & Drinks was named the best in Maryland. Michelle Houser Harris, co-owner, chef, and manager at Full On Craft was a contestant on season 14 of the Fox reality show Hell’s Kitchen back in 2015.
Four Montgomery County companies in the financial services, AI, biopharma, and clean tech industries raised just over $460 million across public offerings and private investment activity in June and July, signifying continued investor confidence in Montgomery County’s business ecosystem.
In June, Forbright, a Chevy Chase-based bank holding company with 545 employees, successfully completed its initial public offering on the Nasdaq. The D.C. region’s fastest-growing bank raised $142.2 million, valuing the company at approximately $950 million, marking not only a major milestone for the company but also for Montgomery County’s rapidly expanding financial services industry, which boasts companies spanning venture capital, private equity, financial technologies, and investment asset management.
Also in June, Bethesda-based Xometry announced a $225 million secondary public offering. Founded in Gaithersburg, the AI-powered manufacturing marketplace has become one of Montgomery County’s homegrown innovation economy success stories, connecting businesses with manufacturing capacity around the world through its intelligent digital platform. The additional capital will allow the company, which employs over 1,000 people, to continue expanding and investing in advanced manufacturing innovation.
Known as the anchor of the third-largest biopharma hub in the nation, it’s not surprising that life sciences companies in the County also continue to attract attention from investors. In July, RegenxBio, Inc., a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the development of gene therapy treatments, raised $90.04 million in its second public offering on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange. Located in Rockville with over 370 employees, RegenxBio is a leader in developing therapies for retinal, neuromuscular, and neurodegenerative diseases.
In clean tech, Arculus Solutions, a developer of hydrogen-barrier coatings designed to protect infrastructure from hydrogen embrittlement, raised $1.95 million of Seed-1 funding from undisclosed investors, putting the company’s pre-money valuation at $20.05 million. The company’s coatings can be used in various applications, such as hydrogen fuel cell pipelines, storage tanks and hydrogen-powered vehicles, enabling the energy industry to reduce the risk of accidents and improve safety. Based in Bethesda, Arculus is yet another example of Montgomery County’s growing position as a hub for clean tech, which is home to several leading clean tech companies, including X-energy and Liatris.
From innovative financial institutions and AI leaders to biopharma and clean tech companies that are developing technologies that are shaping to future, Montgomery County continues to remain a place where companies can start and scale quickly.
Local meteorologists are monitoring two potential storm systems early in January. Confidence is increasing that next week will bring some wintry precipitation, though amounts remain uncertain. A minor system on Friday could also produce scattered snow showers, possibly leaving a light coating (or more) in some areas.
Earlier this week, the Washington Commanders announced that they waived 2022 second round draft pick Phidarian Mathis. Mathis was claimed by the New York Jets, along with Jamin Davis– another former Commanders 1st round pick who was released earlier this year. The Jets also signed kicker Greg Joseph. (more…)
HouseMouse Books is excited to announce the debut of Escape the Bookshop IV, our brand new limited-run escape room experience.
Escape the Bookshop games are always based on a real crime with connections to the DC region. They are designed and built by HouseMouse Books to be played in our atmospheric bookshop. This latest game was inspired by a true local museum theft and the goal is simple – to find the stolen object before the suspect flees the country!
College Park Day is on Saturday, October 3, 2026 from 12:00 to 6:00 pm at the College Park Aviation Museum and Airport!This annual festival has free activities and entertainment for all ages.
This year includes three live music and performance stages! Dance and sing along to an exciting lineup of local bands!
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) stated that there will be enhanced patrols targeting drunk/drugged driving this evening.
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 4th District Investigative Section are seeking assistance from the public in identifying a suspect involved in multiple theft incidents at a Silver Spring business. (more…)
Below is a list of restaurants that opened in Montgomery County, MD in 2024: (more…)
Alert Montgomery issued the following on Tuesday, December 31: “A Wind Advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm Wednesday, 1/1. Expect wind gusts greater than 40 mph. Wind gusts of this magnitude will make driving high profile vehicle difficult, and cause loose outdoor objects to be blown around. Secure loose outdoor objects to prevent property damage.” (more…)
According to District 3 Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) Commander Jason Cokinos, a community member in downtown Silver Spring spotted a suspect breaking into cars around 3 AM and called 911, enabling MCPD 3rd District officers to swiftly apprehend the individual. The suspect, linked to at least two thefts, was charged and transported to central booking. (more…)
A Montgomery County police officer is receiving medical care following a peaceful resolution to a 15-hour incident near Falls Road and Potomac Tennis Lane in Potomac, which temporarily closed the […]
White’s Ferry, a historic Potomac River crossing, has been closed since December 2020 due to a dispute with Virginia’s Rockland Farm over landing rights. While efforts to resolve the issue […]