Maryland and AstraZeneca announced a $2 billion investment to expand the company’s manufacturing operations in Frederick and Gaithersburg, marking the state’s largest private capital investment in a decade and supporting an estimated 2,600 jobs.
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The City of Gaithersburg received a perfect score of 100 on the 2025 Municipal Equality Index, matching its 2024 result and reflecting strong performance across criteria evaluating LGBTQ+-inclusive laws, policies, and services.
Andy’s Pizza has officially opened its new Kentlands location at 145 Commerce Pl. in Gaithersburg as of Wednesday, November 19. Our very own Mr. MoCo, Alex Tsironis, stopped by to support the restaurant, and you can check out his first-look video below.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a three-vehicle collision, including a rollover, on southbound I-270 prior to I-370 on Wednesday afternoon. (more…)
Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) 6th District officers responded to Bramble Bush Drive in the Flower Hill area near Gaithersburg for a fight between two men inside a car on Tuesday evening. (more…)
The City of Gaithersburg is doubling food service funding for Manna, Community Hope Center, and Gaithersburg Help, awarding each provider an additional $30,000 to address increased demand following the suspension of SNAP benefits during the recent federal shutdown.
Shady Grove Metro Station is set to get a colorful upgrade: its first-ever wildflower bed. Metro announced the upcoming addition as part of a broader effort to beautify stations across the system.
The team at Montgomery County-based Comfort Cases is giving the community a behind-the-scenes look at a special moment captured earlier this year. A film crew from HBO Max visited both the Comfort Cases National Center and the Scheer family farm in Montgomery County to shoot footage for an upcoming episode of Somewhat Familiar with host Pedro Andrade.
The Kentlands Community Foundation, in partnership with Kimco Realty, will host its annual Tree & Menorah Lighting Celebration on Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Kentlands Market Square in Gaithersburg. (more…)
DICK’S Sporting Goods at 2 Grand Corner in Gaithersburg’s Rio Lakefront is deep into its planned conversion to DICK’S House of Sport, a next-generation concept designed to offer a fully immersive shopping and athletic experience. We first reported on the project in March, when plans for a major renovation were announced. Completion is now just a couple months away.
A Montgomery County student is taking youth development into his own hands. Poolesville High School senior Oren Hurwitz has launched SmartPlay360, a free, student-led program that blends academics with athletics to make learning fun, accessible, and engaging for children across the county.
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