The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) began enhancing bike lanes along MD 190 (River Road) in Bethesda on Wednesday, October 8. The project is taking place between Brookside Drive and Little Falls Parkway and is expected to be completed by the end of October, weather permitting.
The Montgomery County Police Department has identified 11-year-old Summer Lim, an Earle B. Wood Middle School student, as the victim in Thursday’s fatal collision involving a Montgomery County Public Schools bus. (more…)
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 Police Department (MCPD) is warning residents to be on alert after an elderly Clarksburg resident was recently targeted in a paving scam. The incident was shared by MCPD District 5 Commander Captain Nick Picerno, who noted that scammers often perform little to no work or use substandard materials, frequently targeting elderly residents.
The D.C. and Baltimore sports community is mourning the loss of longtime journalist and broadcaster Craig Heist, a familiar and respected voice in local sports media for decades. Known for his professionalism, warmth, and kindness, Heist was a staple in press boxes across the region, covering countless games and building relationships with athletes, coaches, and fellow reporters throughout his career.
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.
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
Last year, we shared that Sense of Thai announced plans to expand into Maryland with a new restaurant at Westbard Square in Bethesda. After construction began in July, permanent signage is now up at 5314 Zenith Overlook (more…)
UPDATE: Tiffany Cristel Pineda-Suazo 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 […]
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced the indictments of Ronald Van Price and Walter O’Riley Poindexter for their alleged roles in a $479,000 procurement fraud and bribery scheme involving COVID-19 cleaning contracts at the Maryland Department of Labor.
The Washington Spirit announced this week that defender Casey Krueger has been added to the season-ending injury list, though this time it’s for the best possible reason… she’s expecting her second child. Krueger, who shared her pregnancy news on October 3, will take maternity leave as she and her husband Cody prepare to welcome a new addition to their family.
Montgomery County Police have arrested 31-year-old Darrell Dwayne Cousar of Silver Spring for allegedly breaking into a senior living facility on October 8, 2025, where he assaulted multiple elderly victims and attempted a sexual assault before being apprehended nearby and charged with multiple offenses.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded Friday morning to a rollover collision at Germantown Road and Seneca Meadows Parkway.
According to Chief Spokespersok for MCFRS Pete Piringer, four patients were evaluated for non-life-threatening injuries, and some lanes were temporarily blocked.
Maryland’s sports wagering market generated $13.47 million in state contributions in September 2025 from a total of $650.97 million in wagers, with bettors winning back $577.9 million. Of the total, $10.18 million went to the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Fund supporting public education, and $3.29 million went to the state’s General Fund.