Takoma Park Police are investigating an armed robbery reported early Sunday morning in the 6700 block of Prince George’s Avenue.
The Maryland Department of Transportation plans to resurface Piney Branch Road between Eastern Avenue and Sligo Avenue in September.
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.
A retired Baltimore City police officer from Kingsville is Maryland’s newest millionaire after winning $1 million in the August 10 Powerball drawing. (more…)
Maryland collected approximately $28.7 million in cannabis sales tax revenue from April through June 2026, according to figures released Tuesday by the Office of the Comptroller. (more…)
Reserve your spot for an after-hour event with multi-disciplinary artist Sky Hopinka, Thursday, Nov. 5, 6–9 PM. Experience monumental nature-inspired artworks in the Water’s Edge exhibition, make your own artwork to take home at the National Museum of the American Indian.
Sky Hopinka’s photo and video art—including This is a mnemonic for Truman Lowe in the museum’s collection—shares Truman Lowe’s interest in Indigenous homelands, cultural knowledge, and traditional practices. Hopinka contributed to the exhibition catalog for Water’s Edge: The Art of Truman Lowe, writing on Lowe’s lasting impact on his work. Hopinka joins the museum for this special after hours event featuring a screening of three of his short video works followed by a discussion with Rebecca Head Trautmann, Assistant Curator of Contemporary Art and exhibition curator, along with art-making activities, and time to enjoy Lowe’s work currently on view. Sky Hopinka has been widely recognized for his experimental short films and photo-based works. A MacArthur Fellow, Guggenheim Fellow, and Forge Project Fellow, his work has been shown in major film festivals, museums, and international exhibitions and is in numerous prominent museum collections. Hopinka is currently an assistant professor in the department of Art, Film, and Visual Studies at Harvard University.
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Your Saturday plans just got better. Join Craft Cart at Pinstripes North Bethesda for an afternoon of brunch, mimosas, bowling, and creativity.
Catch up over brunch, get a little competitive on the lanes, and create something to take home. Bring your friends or come solo—no crafting experience needed.
Your ticket includes:
Brunch
Mimosas
Bowling
One craft of your choice, with materials provided
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 3rd District Investigative Section are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Lesly Yanira Galdamez Morales , a missing 18-year-old (more…)
The Montgomery County Planning Board and the Montgomery County Planning Department announced their September 2026 calendar of events and meetings.
Montgomery County Public Schools officially kicked off the 2026-2027 school year on Tuesday, welcoming more than 150,000 students back to classrooms across the district.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a two-vehicle collision involving a bus and a passenger vehicle near North Stonestreet Avenue and Park Road in Rockville, at the entrance to Rockville Station. (more…)
NBC4 reporter and anchor Joseph Olmo announced Sunday night that he is leaving local news after nearly a decade to pursue another dream.
Call Your Mother Deli has been named the winner in the Best Bagel category by the Washington City Paper, which included bagel shops from D.C., Maryland, and Northern Virginia.
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6:52am UPDATE: One lane of Nelson Street has been opened at this time.
A water main break has closed Nelson Street between College Parkway and Aster Boulevard, according to Montgomery County Police.