Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich joined AstraZeneca and local leaders to celebrate the opening of a $300 million advanced manufacturing facility in Rockville that will produce CAR-T cell therapies and create over 150 skilled jobs, with support from County and State incentives. (more…)
Per the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) at 7:37am: “A traffic collision has West Montgomery Avenue closed at Nelson Street. Drivers should expect delays and seek an alternate route.”
The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection honored K–12 student artists at its 2025 Waste Reduction-Reuse-Recycling Poster Contest Ceremony, recognizing creative work that promotes environmental awareness and supports the County’s zero-waste goals. (more…)
Montgomery County Public Libraries will launch its 2025 Summer Reading Challenge, themed “Color Our World,” on June 14 to encourage reading and creative engagement for all ages through books, arts, and community events, with early registration beginning May 15.
The Montgomery County Sports Advisory Committee introduced its first-ever “Unsung Sports Hero” Awards on May 4 to honor individuals who expand sports opportunities for underserved communities. Recipients Caprina Pipion-Williams, Brett Riley, and Muhammad Arif Wali were recognized for their impactful work in youth coaching, inclusive sports programming, and community-based athletic and academic support. (more…)
Montgomery County’s Bethesda–Chevy Chase Regional Services Center is partnering with KID Museum to host the free “Invent the Future Expo” on Sunday, June 1. The event will offer hands-on STEM activities, student invention showcases, and interactive exhibits to celebrate innovation and creativity in the region.
Montgomery County is hosting a “Spring Fling” dog adoption event on May 10 & 11, 2025, at the Animal Services & Adoption Center (7315 Muncaster Mill Rd) in Derwood, offering free adoptions for dogs over 30 pounds. (more…)
Per the Montgomery County Police Department at 2:16pm on Tuesday afternoon:
Tequila Rimari, a new brand founded by a Montgomery County couple who met while working at Target in Germantown, recently received Silver Medals at both the 2025 Denver International Spirits Competition and the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, prior to its official launch. (more…)
Montgomery County is seeking nominations by June 1 for its African American Living Legends Awards, which honor residents aged 75 and older for a lifetime of service and advocacy, with recipients to be recognized during the County’s Juneteenth Celebration at the BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown.
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation celebrated the 50th anniversary of its Ride On bus system with local, state, and federal officials highlighting the service’s role in connecting communities, supporting equity, and advancing future transit plans like Bus Rapid Transit. (more…)