The City of Rockville is considering lowering the voting age to 16 for municipal elections as part of a series of proposed changes to the City Charter and election laws.
Gaithersburg-based Adventist HealthCare has received national recognition from the American Medical Association (AMA) for its efforts to support physician well-being and reduce professional burnout.
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.
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KICKZ has closed its sneaker boutique at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda after nearly three years in business. The space is being taken over by Just Cozy, a Canadian clothing retailer specializing in leggings, cold-weather apparel and accessories. (more…)
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) plans to conduct walkability studies at 15 schools during the 2026-2027 school year as part of its Safe Routes to School program.
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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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
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No Regrets Pizza Co. is preparing to open its second location next month, according to a report from Bethesda Today. (more…)
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to the 8600 block of Atwell Road in Potomac Sunday afternoon after a large tree branch fell onto a house. (more…)
Governor Wes Moore and Maryland Secretary of Labor Portia Wu visited Sunflower Bakery in Rockville this week, meeting with trainees participating in the nonprofit’s workforce development programs.
An 83-year-old Silver Spring man has died after being struck by a pickup truck in the parking lot of a Rockville gas station on Friday, October 9. (more…)
Just a few weeks after a permit was issued for Kusshi Sushi’s upcoming Germantown restaurant, the local sushi brand has reached another milestone in its Montgomery County expansion.
Gaithersburg-based Adventist HealthCare has announced plans to implement Epic as its enterprise electronic health record platform, a two-year project the health system describes as one of the most significant investments in its history.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a large house fire in the 14600 block of Seneca Farm Lane in the Darnestown/Germantown are on Saturday, October 10, causing more than $12 million in damage and displacing five adults and three dogs. (more…)