Update: Grand Opening Has Been Pushed to 9/26
Teas’n You Fusion Tea House will open its first Maryland location at 11am on Saturday, September 12, at 838 Rockville Pike in Rockville. A sneak peek of the space can be seen below.
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Montgomery County’s Alcohol Beverage Services (ABS) will celebrate the grand opening of its newest Liquor & Wine store in Gaithersburg on Thursday, September 10. (more…)
Last week, MCEDC President & CEO Jared Smith and other local Montgomery County business leaders were named to the Washington Business Journal’s Power 250 List, which recognizes influential business leaders across the DMV region. Smith, who joined MCEDC in December 2025, brings over 20 years of economic development and business experience across local and state government to the role. He is widely recognized in the economic development field and chairs the International Economic Development Council’s national Committee on the Future of the Profession, helping shape strategies that influence communities across the U.S.
During his time at MCEDC, Smith has led the development of the new Countywide Economic Development Strategic Plan for Montgomery County. The strategic plan establishes a clear, actionable framework to guide economic growth, competitiveness, and inclusive opportunity across the County. The plan builds on existing County assets like talent and proximity to world-leading research institutions, while addressing emerging challenges and opportunities in the ecosystem and workforce development.
Smith also oversaw MCEDC’s rebrand, which included a refreshed logo, new website, and the launch of quarterly MCEDC-hosted events where each convened over 100 attendees. Smith has also prioritized building a best-in-class economic development team and has made several key hires, including a new Vice President of Business Development, Vice President of Economic Competitiveness, and Chief Operating Officer.
The Washington Business Journal’s Power 250 list also recognized several other Montgomery County leaders, including Co-founder of Xometry, Randy Altschuler, President and CEO of the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce, Angela Franco, Founder & CEO of United Therapeutics, Dr. Martine Rothblatt, President & CEO of The Donohoe Companies, Christopher Bruch, and President of Montgomery College, Dr. Jermaine F. Williams.
Daphne Hill, a new seasonal fall destination on 30 acres in Montgomery County’s Agricultural Reserve, opened for the season on Saturday, August 29. (more…)
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) crews responded to a house fire in the 2000 block of Powder Mill Road in Hillandale on Sunday evening, according to an update provided by MCFRS on Monday morning.
Join artist Nora Naranjo Morse (Kha’p’o Owenge ([Santa Clara Pueblo]), creator of Always Becoming, and the community that cares for the museum’s ephemeral outdoor sculpture family, to learn about the project’s evolution over the past two decades, and what the future holds.
Learn about the art of clay, traditions of sustainability in Pueblo building techniques, and more. Visitors can enjoy family-friendly art activities, dance performances by the Zuni Olla Maidens, watch a short film, and multiple opportunities to hear from the artist, her family, and museum experts that have contributed to the care and revitalization of the sculptures.
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Girls Who Paint
10419 Fawcett St.
Kensington, Maryland 20895
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Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a collision involving an overturned vehicle in Olney Monday morning. (more…)
Taco Bell is seeking approval to demolish its longtime restaurant at 13830 Georgia Ave in Aspen Hill and replace it with a larger, modernized location.
Roaming Rooster’s OG Nashville sandwich has earned a spot on The Washington Post’s list of the “40 Essential Dishes of D.C.,” highlighting selections from restaurants across Washington, DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia.
Near-record heat could bring temperatures approaching 100 degrees to Montgomery County and the surrounding region this week, according to the National Weather Service.
HeyTea is now expected to open its second Montgomery County location this winter after its debut at Westfield Montgomery was pushed back from the previously announced fall timeframe.
The Washington Commanders have announced a series of roster moves to reach the NFL’s initial 53-man roster limit.