The 2025 induction ceremony of the Montgomery County Sports Hall of Fame (MCSHF) is less than a month away. Six inductees will be honored at the ceremony on Sunday May 4th, 2025 at 4pm. Get your free tickets now through Eventbrite at www.mcshf.org.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a serious collision involving three or four vehicles with reported entrapment that occurred at the intersection of Newport Mill Road and University Blvd in Kensington Tuesday afternoon.
On Tuesday, Governor Wes Moore released the following statement on Sine Die:
Nationally recognized as the third-largest biopharma hub in the country, and home to thriving industry clusters including technology, defense, and satellite and advanced communications, Montgomery County continues to attract global brands, generate high-quality and high-paying jobs, and drive economic growth.
Recent investments from global industry leaders highlight this continued momentum.
This past March, Samsung Biologics had its official ribbon cutting in Rockville. The Korean contract development and manufacturing leader expanded into the U.S. market through its acquisition of the former Human Genome Sciences facility in Rockville. The acquisition will retain more than 500 jobs and marks Samsung Biologics’ first U.S.-based manufacturing site, further cementing Montgomery County’s position as a premier destination for life sciences companies of all sizes. “During our international trade mission last year, we met with the Samsung Biologics team in Seoul to discuss the economic momentum in Maryland. Today’s ribbon cutting is the realization of that meeting and our state’s momentum,” said Maryland Governor Wes Moore. “South Korea’s largest biotech company is opening its first U.S. manufacturing facility here in Maryland. In the state of Maryland, we are delivering for our people and not playing for second.”
Last October, biopharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca, headquartered in Gaithersburg since 2013, announced that it will build another state-of-the art facility, also in Gaithersburg. This new facility, which follows the opening of the company’s $300 million cell therapy manufacturing facility opened in Rockville last spring, will create 100 new jobs and continue to expand the company’s R&D footprint in the County. (more…)
In Montgomery County Circuit Court, Judge Sharon Burrell sentenced 26-year-old Cesar Alexander Lopez of Hyattsville to ten years in prison, suspending all but five years, followed by five years of supervised probation. Lopez pleaded guilty in November 2024 to involuntary manslaughter in the death of 17-year-old Aiden Vining, who overdosed after taking pills purchased from him. (more…)
Born in the shadows of the now famous fallen statues of Richmond, VA, Greg Greenway moved to Boston for its rich Folk Music tradition. He has since become one of its most unique and superlative emissaries. Musically raised on the magically percussive right hand of Richie Havens, and the flowing lyricism of Eric Andersen, these seminal influences became the DNA of his own unique and continuing growth. He has blended them into a multi-instrumental, genre crossing style. Greg has played Carnegie Hall, been heard on NPR’s All Things Considered, Mountain Stage, and Car Talk. He is a founding member of Brother Sun with Joe Jencks and Pat Wictor, and with Reggie Harris he presents Deeper Than The Skin, a musical program examining race relations.
“Greg Greenway is one of those artists who is so rich a talent that it is difficult to categorize him. He traverses, combines and mixes up musical genres, and manages to open a window on global events that bring us together as citizens of the world. Like other great performers before him, Greenway’s message is that we can all play a part and make a difference in the course of both our private and public lives. But few musicians can do just this with such style, passion and sheer musicality.”
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes Division are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Monique Nicole Torres, a missing 45-year-old. (more…)
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Fruit N Boba Tea is now open at 302 King Farm Blvd. Ste. 130. in Rockville, located next to Montgomery County’s last remaining Baja Fresh. (more…)
MCPS is currently holding initial information community meetings regarding the upcoming boundary study as the school system prepares to expand its high school offerings with upcoming opening of Crown High School (Gaithersburg), the reopening of Charles W. Woodward High School, and the expansion of Damascus High School.
The Montgomery County Council unanimously approved the Bethesda Downtown Plan Minor Master Plan Amendment, which updates the 2017 plan to improve implementation of public amenities such as parks, transportation, a new recreation center, and affordable housing. (more…)
Glenstone Museum in Potomac is a place that seamlessly integrates art, architecture, and nature into a serene and contemplative environment– and it’s right here in Montgomery County (and always free). Glenstone is offering educators early access to schedule a visit during Educator Appreciation Week, May 8-11.
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A vehicle fire has closed all lanes of Outer Loop I-495 after Old Georgetown Rd. on Tuesday morning, according to MCFRS spokesperson Pete Piringer.
