Wheaton High School head football coach Jermaine Howell has been named the Washington Commanders’ High School Coach of the Week. Howell, who has spent decades coaching and mentoring student-athletes in Montgomery County, was recognized for his leadership, commitment to his players, and impact on the Wheaton community.

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Governor Wes Moore announced a new agreement between Maryland, the Taiwan-based APAC Investment and Innovation Development Association, and SangFroid International Capital to unlock up to $50 million in co-investments supporting Maryland’s innovation economy, part of a broader effort led by the Maryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO) to expand international partnerships in technology, life sciences, and entrepreneurship.

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Stafford County’s plan for a Buc-ee’s travel center continues to stir debate as residents and local officials weigh the impact of the massive proposal. The Texas-based chain, known for its brisket sandwiches, baked goods, and massive convenience stores, has submitted plans for a 74,000SF facility with 120 fuel pumps near Courthouse Road and Austin Ridge Drive, just off I-95 at Exit 140, on the outskirts of Northern Virginia (a “border county” between the Fredericksburg area and NoVa) roughly an hour south of parts of Montgomery County without traffic.

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MedStar Health celebrated the grand opening of its newly expanded orthopedic practice at MedStar Montgomery Medical Center (MMMC) in Olney on October 10, following completion of a $2.1 million renovation that brings all orthopedic services under one roof.

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The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will hold a virtual public information meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 5, at 6:30 p.m. to present details and gather feedback on the proposed River Falls Neighborhood Drainage Improvement project in Potomac, which aims to address issues identified in the 2022 River Falls Drainage Study. (more…)


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Saturday, October 25, 2025
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (or until trucks reach capacity)
The Universities at Shady Grove, Building IV
9636 Gudelsky Drive, Rockville, MD 20850

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