The Montgomery County Office of Procurement will host its annual Procurement Fair on Wednesday, Nov. 5, at the Silver Spring Civic Building, offering workshops, panel discussions, and networking opportunities for local, minority, veteran, and women-owned businesses to learn about certifications and upcoming contracting opportunities. (more…)
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown led a coalition of 24 attorneys general and governors in filing an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court opposing former President Trump’s attempt to deploy the National Guard to Illinois, calling the action unconstitutional and unlawful.
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.
The Montgomery County Council unanimously approved legislation sponsored by Council President Kate Stewart to establish a Community Choice Aggregator (CCA), allowing the County to procure renewable electricity and offer residents and businesses more stable and competitively priced energy options.
A new wine shop called Tipping Point is coming soon to Federal Plaza in Rockville. The upcoming shop will be located between The Good Feet Store and a nail spa, along the same strip as Mamma Lucia, Mimi’s Handmade, and several other local businesses.
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.
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
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) is reminding residents that due to a Halloween Block Party on Dallas Avenue in Four Corners, Ride On Route 19 will not serve certain stops on Friday, Oct. 31, from 4:30 to 9 p.m. Passengers should instead use the nearby stops at Dallas Avenue and Lanark Way during the temporary service change. (more…)
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is reminding residents about a wanted suspect, 33-year-old Deondray Darnell Osborne, who remains at large and is wanted for attempted first-degree murder and related charges following a July domestic violence incident in Silver Spring. (more…)
VisArts in Rockville is offering free collage workshops for furloughed federal employees during the ongoing government shutdown to provide a creative outlet and sense of community. (more…)
The Maryland-National Capital Park Police responded to an assault at Wheaton Regional Park on Sunday, October 19, 2025. (more…)
Mangino’s first opened more than a decade ago inside the Express Gas Station at 13001 Wisteria Dr. (now a 7-Eleven), where it earned a loyal following for its New York-style pizza. In 2018, the restaurant moved a few doors down into Germantown Plaza, expanding its space and menu to include more traditional Italian entrées.
UPDATE: Tiffany Aguiar has been located safe and unharmed. Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Tiffany […]
The Washington Wizards have announced their 2025-26 opening night roster as the team prepares to begin the season on Wednesday, October 22, on the road against the Milwaukee Bucks. The roster stands at 18 players, including three two-way contracts.