Maryland State Police are investigating the death of an 18-year-old man who allegedly fled the scene of a crash and fell approximately 50 feet from an Interstate 495 overpass Sunday evening. (more…)
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Overnight closures of a portion of Christopher Avenue in Gaithersburg are scheduled to begin tonight, Monday, September 14, according to an update from the City of Gaithersburg.
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.
Montgomery County Public Schools is highlighting new instructional resources, student assessments, and ongoing safety efforts as the 2026-27 school year gets underway. According to an update shared by the Montgomery County Board of Education, enrollment is approximately 2,000 students below projections, prompting the district to closely monitor financial planning for the year ahead.
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The Washington Commanders lost their Week 1 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles in Philadelphia after a slow offensive start and a few big plays allowed on defense. The offense improved as the game progressed, while several newcomers made immediate contributions.
Join artist Nora Naranjo Morse (Kha’p’o Owenge ([Santa Clara Pueblo]), creator of Always Becoming, and the community that cares for the museum’s ephemeral outdoor sculpture family, to learn about the project’s evolution over the past two decades, and what the future holds.
Learn about the art of clay, traditions of sustainability in Pueblo building techniques, and more. Visitors can enjoy family-friendly art activities, dance performances by the Zuni Olla Maidens, watch a short film, and multiple opportunities to hear from the artist, her family, and museum experts that have contributed to the care and revitalization of the sculptures.
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Join Oneness-Family School for a free Montessori toddler event on Saturday, November 14! In this Montessori-inspired lesson from OFS teacher Ja’Shai Rowe, toddlers will explore the story of "Leaf Man" by Lois Ehlert and enjoy fall activities and crafts. For parents and toddlers age 1-3 years.
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Updated to include additional information from MCFRS
An adult man was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries following a reported shooting near the Lenox Park Apartments in Silver Spring, according to Montgomery County Police.
The Washington Spirit fell 3-0 to Boston Legacy FC at Audi Field on Sunday, September 13, surrendering three late goals after keeping the match scoreless through 80 minutes.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) responded to a reported entrapment involving a person whose hand became trapped in commercial kitchen equipment at Tous Les Jours at Rio in Gaithersburg.
Blue Pit BBQ & Whiskey Bar in Baltimore has been selected as Maryland’s representative in Islands’ new list of “The Best Barbecue Spots Worth Visiting in Every State.”
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2:07pm Update: All lanes of southbound MD-97 (Georgia Ave) at MD-182 (Layhill Rd) have reopened. Expect residual delays.
A traffic incident has closed all southbound lanes of MD-97 (Georgia Ave) at MD-182 (Layhill Rd), according to a severe traffic alert issued by Alert Montgomery.
All northbound lanes of I-270 have now reopened following a multi-vehicle collision between Old Georgetown Rd and Montrose Rd, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) chief spokesperson Pete Piringer.
A former Maryland resident has pleaded guilty to submitting fraudulent claims after collecting pay from multiple federal agencies and, on several occasions, claiming to work 33 hours in a single day, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia.