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This Mother’s Day, skip standard flower delivery and give Mom an experience that lingers long after the flowers have bloomed.

Blooming Blossoms is hosting a Mother’s Day experience that hits all the right notes. Join us at our flower studio in Silver Spring for a hands-on floral workshop, the perfect calming two-hour escape. We’ll guide you through creating a gorgeous arrangement of fresh flowers, while sipping on drinks and nibbling on gourmet pastries.

Whether you’re celebrating Mom, Grandma, or your favorite mentor, it’s the perfect way to relax and bond in a creative, upscale environment. We are hosting sessions the entire week leading up to Mother’s Day weekend, so you can choose the workshop time that fits your schedule best. Come make a memory (and a masterpiece) together!

Spaces are limited to keep things intimate and relaxing. Don’t wait until the last minute—click the button below to book your tickets online today!

Curious about our journey? Read our story here.

In one of the most competitive labor markets in the country, Montgomery County is focused on winning the talent race by growing, attracting and retaining a highly skilled and specialized workforce, geared toward high-growth industries including life sciences, technology, satellite and advanced communications, and defense.

In today’s economy, where access to talent often determines where companies choose to locate or expand, Montgomery County leaders are focused on building and nurturing a talent pipeline that meets employer demand, not just today, but for years to come.

“At the end of the day, the number one concern of any company is whether we can give them the workforce they need tomorrow and for the next decade,” said Jared Smith, President and CEO of the Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC) during a recent panel discussion on Montgomery County’s talent pipeline. That long-term view is shaping how the County approaches education, workforce development, and business engagement. (more…)

Warmer weather is finally here… and that means one thing: festival season has officially arrived!

If you’re looking for an excuse to get outside, eat well, and spend a full day with friends or family, Annapolis has you covered this spring and summer with a lineup of can’t-miss events.

From wings and whiskey to Irish music and seafood on the Bay, Peake Events is bringing some of Maryland’s most anticipated festivals back for 2026.

All events are family-friendly, packed with food, live music, and interactive experiences all day long.

To kick things off, you can save 10% on tickets with code MOCOSHOW (valid through April 17 for general admission tickets). (more…)

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Revolution Salon Studios is redefining what it looks like for beauty professionals to build their business in Montgomery County.

Designed for established hairstylists and extension specialists, these private studios offer a more elevated way to work—where the environment reflects the level of service being delivered.

Each studio is thoughtfully designed with features that support both the stylist and the client experience, including:

• Natural light in every unit
• Custom cabinetry
• Custom lighting
• High-end salon furnishings
• Complimentary coffee, snack and refreshment bar
• Complimentary on-site laundry

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To the State of Maryland, quantum computing may be its next power-tool for growth and investment. The global quantum technology market size is expected to reach $198 billion by 2040 according to McKinsey & Company, and the last several years have proven that Maryland and Montgomery County are setting the pace for the quantum race. In January 2025, Maryland Governor Wes Moore announced a $1 billion investment over the next five years aimed at strengthening Maryland’s position as a quantum technology leader, and as the state’s largest county with a thriving technology sector, Montgomery County is primed to be the epicenter of the “Capital of Quantum.”

Montgomery County is home to several quantum pioneers, including Rockville-based Quantum Space, and Bethesda-based companies Fasoo, Quantum Exchange, and TISTA Science & Technology Corporation. The County sits within one of the nation’s most research-dense corridors, neighboring the University of Maryland, which will soon boast Microsoft’s new Quantum Research Center at the University’s Discovery, and a collection of federal agencies, including the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the National Cybersecurity of Excellence (NCCoE), that have long driven advances in physics, engineering, and advanced computing. This concentration of expertise, along with an abundance of talent of more than 29,000 Computer and Mathematics Professionals and 67,000 high-technology workers in the area, has helped attract companies specializing in quantum hardware, software, and networking technologies. (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…)

MIREYA RAMOS & THE POOR CHOICES

Friday, March 13, 2026, 8 p.m.
Montgomery College/Takoma Park Cultural Arts Center – Theater One
7995 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910 

For centuries, the U.S.–Mexico border has shaped stories, identities, and sound.

Now, experience the music born from that powerful intersection.

Grammy-winning vocalist and violinist Mireya Ramos joins forces with the genre-defying Poor Choices for an extraordinary live performance that fuses Ranchera soul, Jarocho rhythms, Bluegrass grit, Jazz improvisation, and Country storytelling.

This is more than a concert.

It is a celebration of resilience, heritage, and cultural dialogue.

Be part of a night where history meets innovation — and where music reminds us that connection transcends division.

For tickets and information, visit https://mcblogs.montgomerycollege.edu/cac/events/list/ or call the box office at 240-567-5301.

Over 50 local companies were awarded $7.5 million from Montgomery County last year, demonstrating the Government’s core priority in further supporting its thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem. The funded projects range from off-the-shelf CAR T Cells that target solid tumors to nanophotonic imaging platform for in vivo imaging, advanced microelectronics for spacecraft instrumentation, high-energy-density capacitors for defense and space, and sustainable bio-fungicides from natural products to combat fungal diseases.

“The Technology Innovation Fund exemplifies Montgomery County’s commitment to supporting genuine innovation with its flexibility and risk tolerance,” said Sanhe Hu, founder of EasyCloudScale, a recipient of the Technology Innovation Fund. “This support has enabled EasyScaleCloud to rapidly iterate through multiple product concepts at controlled costs—validating what works and pivoting when needed—while building the foundation to create high-skill technology jobs that will contribute to the County’s growing tech ecosystem.” (more…)

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Local families looking for fun summer learning options for their kids have a new opportunity close to home: the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth will host in-person day programs for advanced learners in grades 2-6 at The Woods Academy in Bethesda, Md. for the first time this summer. Enrollment is first-come, first-served, so families should enroll now for the best course selection.

Students from Maryland, D.C., and beyond are invited to spend three weeks at CTY exploring a topic they love, guided by expert instructors, and surrounded by classmates who share their curiosity. Enrollment is now open for the program, which will take place weekdays at The Woods Academy starting the week of June 28, 2026. (more…)