Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded Saturday morning around 11:15 am to the 25900 block of Ridge Road in Damascus for a tow truck that became entangled in power lines. (more…)
Montgomery County Public Schools officials are investigating after antisemitic graffiti was discovered overnight at Greenwood Elementary School in Brookeville.
A 552-unit luxury apartment community in North Bethesda has changed hands in a major $180 million deal, according to a BisNow report.
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…)
Giant Food in Germantown is set to celebrate its grand reopening on Friday, May 8th, following a major remodel at its Neelsville Village Center location.
Performances:
Saturday June 20 @ 8pm
The Montgomery County Council will meet Monday, May 4 at 9:30 am to review the Fiscal Year 2027 Operating Budget, starting with an overview of revenues and expenditures before examining budgets for multiple agencies, including the Ethics Commission, WSSC Water, park and planning operations, and technology services.
The Rockville Farmers Market will open for the season on Saturday, May 16, operating from 9am to 1pm each Saturday through November 21 in the jury parking lot at East Jefferson and Monroe streets in Rockville Town Center. (more…)
The City of Rockville is reminding residents that gas-powered leaf blowers and vacuums are banned in Rockville. (more…)
The Maryland Department of Health has issued a public notification regarding a potential measles exposure after confirming a case in a Washington, D.C. resident who visited a location in Maryland while infectious on April 24, 2026. Health officials say there is no known connection between this case and other measles cases reported in Maryland this year.
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Ekiben’s highly anticipated debut in Frederick drew a line down the block on opening day, signaling strong demand for the Baltimore-based favorite as it expands beyond its home market for the first time. The restaurant was previously ranked as having the 4th best fried chicken in all of the United States and Canada by Yelp.
A Burtonsville angler has reached one of Maryland’s top recreational fishing milestones, earning recognition after years of dedication, learning, and persistence.
Montgomery County Public Schools has announced an update to its Gender Identity Guidelines, citing recent legal developments that shift how schools handle student information and parental access.