Update: The former 4th District Police Station at 2300 Randolph Road is not a drop-off location. The Montgomery County Department of Police (MCPD) will participate in National Prescription Drug Take […]
|
|
The City of Gaithersburg’s annual “Snow Road-eo” returned to the Activity Center at Bohrer Park on Thursday, October 15, bringing city crews together to prepare for the upcoming winter weather season.
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.
The Moore-Miller Administration and the Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration’s Highway Safety Office (MHSO) have launched a new statewide crash data dashboard providing detailed information about crashes across Maryland, including those resulting in serious injuries.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a garage fire at a single-family home in the 700 block of Quaint Acres Drive near Gordon Road in the White Oak area on Monday night. (more…)
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.
Add to Calendar
Get into the holiday spirit at our Annual Holiday Bazaar at the Rockville Senior Center. The holiday bazaar features over 50 handmade crafters, book sale, plants sale, raffles, lunch for purchase, and more! Sponsored by Rockville Seniors, Inc.
Free admission for all ages
Free Lyft rides will be available throughout the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, including Montgomery County, during Halloween weekend as part of an effort to prevent impaired driving. (more…)
Montgomery County’s housing market showed signs of slowing in September, as higher interest rates weighed on activity and the number of homes available across the region continued to grow, according to new data from the Greater Capital Area Association of REALTORS (GCAAR).
The Old Farmer’s Almanac has released an October update to its winter outlook, with Montgomery County and surrounding areas, including Washington, D.C., Frederick County and much of Northern Virginia, falling within the “Cold, Snowy” category on its latest forecast map.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a kitchen fire at a two-story townhouse in the 19000 block of Gallop Drive near Steeple Road in Germantown on Monday evening. (more…)
Washington Gas is preparing to replace the gas main system along Laurel Avenue, resulting in a full closure of the street through the end of the year.
Revelation Pilates has officially opened its new studio at 6259 Executive Blvd North Bethesda, recently celebrating with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by clients, community members, local officials and representatives from the Greater Bethesda Chamber of Commerce. (more…)
On Tuesday, October 20, the Montgomery County Council is expected to vote on two bills that would expand the use of speed cameras and prohibit illegal street racing and street takeovers on public roads. (more…)