Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has joined a coalition of 15 state attorneys general urging Congress to pass legislation strengthening enforcement of federal requirements to release investigative records related to Jeffrey Epstein. (more…)
An overturned tractor-trailer has closed lanes on the outer loop of I-495 near Connecticut Avenue Friday morning.
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.
Richard Montgomery High School Principal Alicia Morales Deeny has been named Principal of the Year by the Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS).
After 40 years of playing the Maryland Lottery, a Montgomery Village man has won $50,000 playing Bonus Match 5, according to the Maryland Lottery. (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.
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
2Fifty Texas BBQ has been named one of the best restaurants in the D.C. area by Washington Post food critic Elazar Sontag. Located at 4700 Riverdale Rd. in Riverdale Park (Prince George’s County), 2Fifty came in at No. 26 on Sontag’s list of “The 40 Best Restaurants in and Around D.C.”
The Montgomery County Department of Police is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 55-year-old William LeStrange, who was last seen on Thursday, October 15, 2026, in Germantown. (more…)
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) is reminding residents that Ride On and Metrobus provide transportation to all 14 early voting centers ahead of the 2026 General Election. Early voting will take place October 22–29, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily, including Saturday and Sunday. (more…)
Maryland Governor Wes Moore has directed the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) to develop recommendations for strengthening sexual assault policies at colleges and universities across the state. (more…)
Week 7 MCPS High School football preview and predictions can be seen below:
A new European-style play cafe and wine bar designed for families with young children is coming to Bethesda.
Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Thomas Taylor sent a lengthy message to employees Thursday outlining ongoing and upcoming changes across the school system, including declining enrollment, potential changes to grading practices, new state requirements and efforts to reduce some demands on teachers.