Two Maryland hotels have been named among the best in the Mid-Atlantic in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards.
Subway has permanently closed its location at 2 N. Washington St. in the Courthouse Center in Rockville.
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.
Maryland’s first Just Salad location is moving closer to opening at Towne Plaza in Rockville, with permanent exterior signage now installed at the restaurant. The fast-casual salad chain is opening […]
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Markoff’s Haunted Forest in Dickerson has been ranked the No. 1 haunted attraction in the country by The Scare Factor, an independent haunt review organization whose teams travel the country to experience and evaluate haunted attractions firsthand.
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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Join Oneness-Family School for a free Montessori toddler event on Saturday, November 14! In this Montessori-inspired lesson from OFS teacher Ja’Shai Rowe, toddlers will explore the story of "Leaf Man" by Lois Ehlert and enjoy fall activities and crafts. For parents and toddlers age 1-3 years.
Two Montgomery County high schools have canceled their homecoming dances due to low ticket sales, according to FOX 5. (more…)
Two MS-13 members have been convicted in federal court on racketeering charges stemming from murders and drug trafficking in the Washington, D.C. area, including the killing of an MS-13 member in Montgomery County. (more…)
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Catlands, Montgomery County’s first adoptable cat lounge, is preparing to begin construction on its upcoming Kentlands location, with a late November or early December opening now being targeted.
There are two ways to look at Sherwood heading into this one. Either the Warriors are not good enough to challenge Quince Orchard, or they have spent the first half of the season waiting for this game.
Week 6 brings a mix of rivalry games, playoff implications and a few matchups that could get ugly in a hurry. Here’s a look at the slate and how we see it playing out.
Lotte Plaza Market is coming to Fox Chapel Center at 19721 Frederick Road in Germantown, the current site of GW Supermarket, according to an announcement from the shopping center. (more…)
The City of Gaithersburg has officially renamed the Griffith Park Pavilion in honor of former City Council Member Henry F. Marraffa Jr., recognizing his more than two decades of service to the community.