The Montgomery County Council will hold public hearings on Tuesday, October 27, at 1:30pm to receive testimony on two proposed bills and a supplemental budget appropriation. Expedited Bill 49-26 would increase the number of Assistant Chief Administrative Officers within the Office of the County Executive, while Expedited Bill 50-26 would convert certain leadership positions across multiple County departments and offices to non-merit status. (more…)
The City of Takoma Park Recreation Department will host its annual Monster Bash on Saturday, October 31, with an afternoon of Halloween activities, a costume parade and contest, and a street party.
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 Montgomery County Commission for Women will host “Virtual Career Exploration for Her,” a free, interactive event for middle school, high school and college-aged students on Wednesday, October 21, from 7-8:30pm. (more…)
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is asking families, staff, students, and community members to weigh in on three proposed calendars for the 2027-2028 school year.
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.
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
A Silver Spring woman won $100,000 playing the same Pick 5 numbers she has used for years, according to the Maryland Lottery. (more…)
Montgomery County Police have identified the pedestrian killed in a collision on Randolph Road near Locksley Lane in Colesville on Wednesday, October 14, as 72-year-old Enyish Sergawie Asemahegne of Colesville. (more…)
Markoff’s Christmas Farm will return to Dickerson this holiday season, running from Saturday, November 28, through Sunday, December 13, 2026. The Christmas attraction debuted in 2024 and comes from the Markoff family, creators of Markoff’s Haunted Forest, which was recently ranked the No. 1 haunted attraction in the country by The Scare Factor. (more…)
11:30am Update: All lanes of southbound MD-355 (Wisconsin Ave) at S Park Ave have reopened. Expect residual delays.
A traffic incident has closed all southbound lanes of MD-355 (Wisconsin Avenue) at South Park Avenue in Chevy Chase/Friendship Heights, according to an Alert Montgomery notification.
The City of Gaithersburg officially opened a new inclusive playground at Casey Community Center on Thursday, October 15, with a celebration marking the completion of the $275,000 project.
Construction is expected to begin in November 2026 on the Villages at Tower Oaks stormwater management improvement project in Rockville, with work scheduled to continue through spring 2027. (more…)
Bethesda-based nonprofit Alley Cat Allies is calling on people around the world to take action to protect cats and kittens in recognition of Global Cat Day and National Feral Cat Day, both observed Friday, October 16. (more…)