Goodwill is offering 25% off purchases of $50 or more as part of the grand opening of its new Rockville location at the Montrose Shopping Center, set for Saturday, May 9 at 9am.
Salud! Beer & Wine recently opened at the Hampshire-Langley Shopping Center, bringing an upscale but approachable beer and wine experience to the community. The shop is located at 1173A University Blvd and aims to serve as a convenient neighborhood stop with a strong local feel.
Chico’s has closed its Rio location at 20 Grand Corner Ave., Ste. B in Gaithersburg.
Home to over 6,000 advanced technology companies working on the technologies of the future, spanning all the way from health-tech to quantum to clean energy to artificial intelligence, Montgomery County, Maryland, is earning global attention for its ability to attract investment and support companies in high-growth industries, including quantum, cyber, artificial intelligence, life sciences and more.
A top destination for companies in the innovation economy, it’s no surprise that leading brands choose to be here. With a unique combination of world-class talent, established infrastructure, and proximity to federal agencies and research institutions, this strategic location is home to 18 federal agencies and 36 federal research laboratories and some of the world most pioneering companies including Lockheed Martin, United Therapeutics, Hughes Network Systems, Vaisala Xweather, and X-energy. Additionally, the County offers a robust entrepreneurial ecosystem with private and publicly-owned incubators, accelerators and extensive opportunities for partnerships and collaborations—all of which enable startups and early-stage companies to have key strategic advantages and access to the capital and resources they need to grow and thrive.
Known for having one of the most highly educated workforces in the country with approximately one-third of its adult residents age 25 or older holding a master’s degree or higher, the County has a deep talent pool which ranks 5th highest in the technology sector, the 2nd highest concentration of PhDs in the country, and is home to approximately 90,000 technology professionals. The County also boasts top ranking public schools, the #1 community college in the state of Maryland, and proximity to over a dozen academic institutions, including the Universities at Shady Grove, which offers a consortium of nine public institutions on one campus located at Shady Grove. (more…)
Washington Spirit Head Coach Adrián González has been named the NWSL Coach of the Month for April, the league announced today. In his first full season as Head Coach of the Spirit, González has won the honor for the first time in his career.
Connect with neighbors, learn about Lafayette Federal, and grab fun giveaways! All while enjoying food from local Tacos Pretzel & Pizza Creations.
First 75 registrants can receive free food.*
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Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls is set to reopen at 201A Boardwalk Place at Rio Lakefront in Gaithersburg on Thursday, May 7 under new ownership after being temporarily closed for several months. A preview video from its initial opening, in the summer of 2024, can be seen below. (more…)
Forbright Bank announced it has purchased Chase Tower, the 12-story building that houses its headquarters at 4445 Willard Avenue in Chevy Chase. A purchase price was not made available.
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Update: Royal Farms’ has confirmed that its new Silver Spring location is now scheduled to open on June 1. The chain had originally announced a May 4 opening date.
Royal Farms is bringing its signature fried chicken, made-to-order food, and 24/7 convenience to Silver Spring. (more…)
Rockville will celebrate National Public Works Week from Monday, May 18 through Friday, May 22, recognizing the essential services that support the city’s daily operations.
With National Police Week starting on May 10 and the median annual salary for a police officer reaching over $77,000, the personal-finance company WalletHub today released its report on the Best & Worst States to Be a Police Officer in 2026, to help identify where this hazardous but rewarding career is the most worthwhile. Maryland came in ranked 4th overall.
A former guitarist for the Baltimore hardcore band Turnstile has been indicted on an upgraded charge of attempted first-degree murder, according to reporting by The Baltimore Banner. (more…)
Eater DC released its latest list of the “Best Steakhouses Around D.C.,” with a focus on original and smaller-scale steakhouses that have been open for roughly six months or more. While there are plenty of places to grab a steak in Maryland, only two Maryland restaurants made the list, and both are in Montgomery County.