Maryland

Governor Wes Moore announced a new agreement between Maryland, the Taiwan-based APAC Investment and Innovation Development Association, and SangFroid International Capital to unlock up to $50 million in co-investments supporting Maryland’s innovation economy, part of a broader effort led by the Maryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO) to expand international partnerships in technology, life sciences, and entrepreneurship.

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Beyond MoCo

Stafford County’s plan for a Buc-ee’s travel center continues to stir debate as residents and local officials weigh the impact of the massive proposal. The Texas-based chain, known for its brisket sandwiches, baked goods, and massive convenience stores, has submitted plans for a 74,000SF facility with 120 fuel pumps near Courthouse Road and Austin Ridge Drive, just off I-95 at Exit 140, on the outskirts of Northern Virginia (a “border county” between the Fredericksburg area and NoVa) roughly an hour south of parts of Montgomery County without traffic.

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Business

MedStar Health celebrated the grand opening of its newly expanded orthopedic practice at MedStar Montgomery Medical Center (MMMC) in Olney on October 10, following completion of a $2.1 million renovation that brings all orthopedic services under one roof.

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MCDOT

The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will hold a virtual public information meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 5, at 6:30 p.m. to present details and gather feedback on the proposed River Falls Neighborhood Drainage Improvement project in Potomac, which aims to address issues identified in the 2022 River Falls Drainage Study. (more…)


MoCo Athletics

Northwood High School graduate Nyanya Touray (Class of 2025) is making her mark on the international stage as a member of the United States U-17 Women’s National Team competing in the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.

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Community

Gaithersburg’s next generation of business leaders will take center stage this weekend at the FOXES Children’s Business Fair (Fostering Opportunities for Xceptional Entrepreneurial Stars), happening Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

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