Miniso has officially opened its new location at 12266F Rockville Pike in Federal Plaza, between Tiger Sugar and Fulton Bank, near Torchy’s Tacos (h/t pike.and.rozay). (more…)
NASDAQ traded real estate and homebuying technology company reAlpha has released its list of the “5 Safest Cities in Maryland in 2025,” highlighting communities that combine low crime rates, strong local economies, and appealing quality-of-life metrics.
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.
A 2024 senior prank by students at Northeast High School in Pasadena, MD is making waves again more than a year later after being featured on the viral Facebook page “Wasted.” The creative prank, which fooled hundreds of residents into believing a new Trader Joe’s was coming to town, originally spread across social media in the spring of 2024 and has once again captured national attention as people rediscover the story.
The Washington Commanders have officially ruled out wide receivers Terry McLaurin and Noah Brown for Monday night’s matchup with the Chicago Bears.
Join artist Nora Naranjo Morse (Kha’p’o Owenge ([Santa Clara Pueblo]), creator of Always Becoming, and the community that cares for the museum’s ephemeral outdoor sculpture family, to learn about the project’s evolution over the past two decades, and what the future holds.
Learn about the art of clay, traditions of sustainability in Pueblo building techniques, and more. Visitors can enjoy family-friendly art activities, dance performances by the Zuni Olla Maidens, watch a short film, and multiple opportunities to hear from the artist, her family, and museum experts that have contributed to the care and revitalization of the sculptures.
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Get into the holiday spirit at our Annual Holiday Bazaar at the Rockville Senior Center. The holiday bazaar features over 50 handmade crafters, book sale, plants sale, raffles, lunch for purchase, and more! Sponsored by Rockville Seniors, Inc.
Free admission for all ages
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A two-vehicle collision has shut down southbound Frederick Rd. (355) between South Westland Drive and Shady Grove Road on Saturday morning, according to the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD). This incident occurred near the border of Gaithersburg and Rockville.
The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of Onekick Martial Arts’ new Kentlands location on Thursday, October 16 at 12:00pm. The event will take place at 255 Kentlands Blvd in Gaithersburg, the former home of Charm City Run, which closed earlier this year after two and a half years of operation.
Rock Creek Tavern, located at 5500 Olney Laytonsville Road in Olney, has been closed for the past several weeks. When we stopped by the building on Friday, there was no one present, and calls and emails to the restaurant have gone unanswered. (more…)
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined nine other attorneys general in condemning President Trump’s recent directive ordering the Department of Justice to investigate nonprofits and charities that support causes opposed by his administration. (more…)
Governor Wes Moore is urging Marylanders to remain vigilant as state agencies monitor a developing coastal storm expected to bring strong winds, heavy rain, and coastal flooding across parts of Maryland this weekend, with residents advised to stay informed and take safety precautions.
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Montgomery County’s Alcohol Beverage Services (ABS) received two national Best Practices Awards from StateWays magazine, recognizing its “Spirited Discussions” podcast for consumer education and the Safe Bars bystander intervention training for on-premises partnership.
Governor Wes Moore today released the following statement on the announcement by the Trump Administration that it will pursue further federal workforce reductions in force: (more…)