Takoma Park-Silver Spring Co-op will host its annual Earth Day celebration on Sunday, April 12, from 10am to 3pm, inviting the community to a free day of music, educational programming, food, and family-friendly activities. This year’s theme, “Change Grows Here,” highlights the Co-op’s focus on food, climate, and community. A community bike ride will also take place during the event.

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Montgomery County Councilmember At-Large Laurie-Anne Sayles has been named to The Daily Record’s 2026 Maryland’s Top 100 Women list, marking her second time receiving the recognition after first being honored in 2018. The award recognizes women across the state for professional achievement, leadership, and community impact. (more…)


Montgomery County plays a central role in the Capital Region’s role as the nation’s third-largest biopharma cluster, according to a recent national industry ranking. The Capital Region, which includes Montgomery County along with surrounding jurisdictions in Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Northern Virginia, was ranked third among U.S. biopharma hubs in Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News’ 2025 Top 10 U.S. Biopharma Clusters report, reflecting the scale of the region’s life sciences ecosystem, workforce, and concentration of research institutions and companies.

Montgomery County serves as the anchor of the region’s biopharma ecosystem, home to more than 350 life sciences companies and a large share of the region’s research, development, and manufacturing activity. Global pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies including AstraZeneca, Novavax, and United Therapeutics have a significant presence in the County, contributing to its role as a national center for drug development, vaccines, and advanced therapies. (more…)


The Montgomery County Council unanimously approved the “Accelerate MoCo” legislative package, led by Councilmember Andrew Friedson and co-led in part by Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles, aimed at streamlining approval processes for biohealth projects and mixed-income housing developments.

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