Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a collision involving an overturned dump truck near the 14700 block of Layhill Road by the ICC (MD 200) on Thursday afternoon. (more…)
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Updated at 5pm: A child riding a bicycle was killed Thursday afternoon in a collision involving a Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) bus, according to the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD).
Police and MCPS said in a briefing Thursday evening that the child was 11 years old.
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.
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown co-led a coalition of 24 attorneys general and governors in supporting Oregon’s legal challenge against the Trump administration’s attempt to deploy the National Guard for civil law enforcement. (more…)
Sir Walter Raleigh Inn is fondly remembered as an affordable steakhouse known for its extensive salad bar, making it a popular spot for homecoming dinners and birthday celebrations. The Montgomery Village location, now a CVS, closed in 2005, but the chain once had multiple locations across the DC Metro area, including Baltimore, Bethesda, Wheaton, and Alexandria. (more…)
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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Girls Who Paint
10419 Fawcett St.
Kensington, Maryland 20895
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The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect involved in a commercial burglary that occurred around 2:45 a.m. on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at the Sunoco Gas Station in the 11240 block of Veirs Mill Road in Wheaton.
According to MCPD, the suspect is described as a Black male in his 20s or 30s with a thin build and long locks, was seen wearing a gray hooded sweater, no shirt, black pants, and orange with red sneakers. According to detectives, the suspect forced entry into the business, stole items of undisclosed value, and fled on foot.
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Frost Advisory for Northwest Montgomery County from 2:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Friday, October 10, 2025.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a house fire Thursday morning in the 25000 block of Woodfield School Road near Hawkins Creamery Road in Damascus. (more…)
The Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office is accepting entries for the 3rd Annual “Speak Up, Save a Life” student video contest from October 9 to December 7, 2025, encouraging middle and high school students to create original PSAs about the dangers of opioid misuse and fentanyl. (more…)
Sixty Vines, the restaurant known for its wine-on-tap program and vineyard-inspired cuisine, is opening its first Maryland location at 212 Ellington Blvd in Gaithersburg, the former site of Pour Hous, is set to officially open on Monday, October 13.
In a moment of pop culture triumph, EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and Montgomery County-grown artist Rei Ami delivered the first full television performance of “Golden” on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (video below).
A local favorite for generations, Jimmie Cone will close out its 63rd season on Saturday, October 25th, marking the end of another year of sweet memories and classic soft serve in Montgomery County. The seasonal ice cream shop, known for its iconic swirl cones and long summer lines, will keep its pumpkin flavor on the menu through the final day of the season.
Jimmie Cone, with locations in Damascus and Mount Airy, has been a cherished local tradition since opening in 1961. Each year, the shop opens in early spring and operates through the fall, offering a nostalgic blend of soft serve, sundaes, shakes, and flurries that have become part of life for many Montgomery County and Frederick County families.