The Crêpe Shoppe Café will open its first brick-and-mortar location on Wednesday, October 22 at 10 a.m. at 202 Ellington Blvd in Gaithersburg’s Downtown Crown. (more…)
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Hobby Lobby has begun hiring for its upcoming Gaithersburg store, which will mark the company’s first location in Montgomery County. The national arts and crafts retailer has posted job openings for a retail co-manager at 15750 Shady Grove Road, the former longtime home of Best Buy.
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.
Food & Wine recently named Burnt Hill Farm in Clarksburg, Maryland, one of its “12 Stunning U.S. Vineyards to Visit This Harvest Season,” spotlighting the Montgomery County estate alongside some of the nation’s top wine destinations. Our very own “Mr. MoCo” Alex Tsironis visited last night and shared his account of the experience (video also available below).
Sugarloaf Mountain, located in Frederick County and overlooking Montgomery County, stands not because it was built up, but because everything around it was worn away. Unlike most mountains that were formed by the collision of tectonic plates or volcanic activity, Sugarloaf Mountain owes its existence to a very different process… erosion.
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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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
In one of the biggest surprises of the Montgomery County football slate this season, Bethesda-Chevy Chase (4-3) delivered a signature victory Friday night, toppling visiting Blake (5-2) by a score of 28-13 in Downtown Bethesda.
District Harley-Davidson, located at 7830 Airpark Road in Gaithersburg has officially closed. (more…)
Randolph Mosely, 45, of Gaithersburg, was sentenced to ten years in prison, with five years suspended, and five years of supervised probation after pleading guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the 2021 fentanyl-related death of Andrew “Drew” Davis, 27, of Rockville. Investigators determined Mosely sold Davis the pills that led to his fatal overdose. (more…)
Go to Gaithersburg Man Receives 5 Year Prison Sentence for Fentanyl Death of Rockville Man
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Aldi has removed self-checkout lanes at several Montgomery County locations, including stores in Germantown and Montgomery Village. (more…)
Governor Wes Moore announced that Maryland will provide free MARC and Commuter Bus service to federal workers during the ongoing government shutdown, allowing anyone with a federal ID to ride at no cost until the shutdown ends. (more…)
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 4th District Investigative Section are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Genelly Michelle Cruz Calero, a missing 19-year-old. (more…)
One of the biggest highlights at this year’s Chevy Chase Fire Department Open House was a stunning Lego replica of Fire Station 707. The detailed creation captured the attention of both kids and adults alike. (more…)