Comptroller Brooke E. Lierman issued a statement on Friday in support of American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten’s letter raising concerns about the risks public pension funds face by investing in Tesla, citing the company’s weak performance, governance issues, and lack of transparency. (more…)
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich announced the expansion of the County’s residential curbside recycling program to include on-call collection of electronic items and batteries for residents with County-provided recycling services, with full implementation expected by the end of 2025. (more…)
Montgomery County officials announced $1.2 million in FY25 grants to help local nonprofit and faith-based organizations enhance security and deter hate crimes, with funding available for measures such as hiring security personnel, installing cameras, and participating in a new MoCo Connect public safety program. (more…)
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…)
Per the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) at 12:22pm: “MCPD is investigating a report of shots fired in the 10300 block of Apple Ridge Road. As a precaution, Watkins Mill […]
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On April 2, at approximately 8:50 am, Takoma Park Police responded to the 1100 block of University Blvd. for the report of a strong-arm robbery. (more…)
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) has arrested a 16-year-old from Wheaton and a 17-year-old from Olney on multiple handgun charges following a traffic stop near the Glenmont Shopping Center on April 2, 2025. (more…)
Montgomery County’s Department of Transportation will hold a virtual public hearing on Monday, April 28, to discuss a proposed restriction on right turns from Franklin Avenue onto Leighton Avenue in Silver Spring during peak hours, allowing residents to provide input before a final decision is made. (more…)
Governor Wes Moore announced the 2025 Maryland Sustainable Growth Awards, recognizing individuals, organizations, and projects that promote well-planned economic and community development while advancing sustainability across the state. (more…)
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a call on Thursday, April 3, for a sick person on Ruatan Street in Takoma Park. (more…)
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 3rd District Investigative Section are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Jacob Lineberry, a missing 48-year-old from Silver Spring. (more…)
Daniel Fellman, a Rockville High School and Montgomery College graduate, has been selected to give the ‘Student Spotlight’ presentation at the 60th Annual Spring Symposium on Archeology, presented by the Archeological Society of Maryland, Inc. The event takes place April 5, 2025 at The Maryland Historical Trust in Crownsville, MD.