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Published September 21, 2025 at 12:07PM | Updated September 22, 2025 at 9:37AM

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Montgomery Blair High School, one of Montgomery County’s most storied institutions, is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year with a yearlong series of events. The celebration kicks off at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, September 26, in the Blair auditorium, ahead of the school’s homecoming game. VIPs and dignitaries from county, state, and national education and community organizations are expected to attend the kickoff, which is being spearheaded by the Blair Alumni Association.

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MCEDC President & CEO Jared Smith Named to the Washington Business Journal’s Power 250 List

Published October 28, 2026 at 10:45AM

MCEDC President & CEO Jared Smith

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.

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I-495

Fire and Rescue Crews Respond to Early Morning Collision With Entrapment

Published September 21, 2025 at 11:59AM

Courtesy MCFRS

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded around 5:30 a.m. to a collision with entrapment on the Inner Loop of I-495 between Georgia Avenue and Connecticut Avenue. (more…)

DMV

WUSA9 Meteorologist Makayla Lucero Announces Departure from TV News

Published September 21, 2025 at 9:47AM

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WUSA9 meteorologist Makayla Lucero has announced that she is stepping away from television news, marking the end of nearly a decade in broadcast meteorology.

Announcement

Artful Evenings: Water’s Edge with Artist Sky Hopinka

By Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian

Published October 27, 2026

Reserve your spot for an after-hour event with multi-disciplinary artist Sky Hopinka, Thursday, Nov. 5, 6–9 PM. Experience monumental nature-inspired artworks in the Water’s Edge exhibition, make your own artwork to take home at the National Museum of the American Indian.

Sky Hopinka’s photo and video art—including This is a mnemonic for Truman Lowe in the museum’s collection—shares Truman Lowe’s interest in Indigenous homelands, cultural knowledge, and traditional practices. Hopinka contributed to the exhibition catalog for Water’s Edge: The Art of Truman Lowe, writing on Lowe’s lasting impact on his work. Hopinka joins the museum for this special after hours event featuring a screening of three of his short video works followed by a discussion with Rebecca Head Trautmann, Assistant Curator of Contemporary Art and exhibition curator, along with art-making activities, and time to enjoy Lowe’s work currently on view. Sky Hopinka has been widely recognized for his experimental short films and photo-based works. A MacArthur Fellow, Guggenheim Fellow, and Forge Project Fellow, his work has been shown in major film festivals, museums, and international exhibitions and is in numerous prominent museum collections. Hopinka is currently an assistant professor in the department of Art, Film, and Visual Studies at Harvard University.

Event

Holiday Bazaar

December 5, 2026 9:00 am -2:00 pm

Event location

Rockville Senior Center

1150 Carnation Dr

ROCKVILLE, Maryland 20850

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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

MCPD

Police Conducting Death Investigation Sunday Morning

Published September 21, 2025 at 9:17AM | Updated September 21, 2025 at 1:08PM

Beyond MoCo

Church’s Chicken to Return to Maryland in Early 2026

Published September 21, 2025 at 8:23AM

Courtesy Church’s Texas Chicken

Church’s Texas Chicken (formerly Church’s Chicken) will make its return to Maryland at 7722 Harford Rd. in Parkville, MD. The upcoming location, which has been under construction for quite a while now, is replacing the former family-owned Greek restaurant Pita Pan. A representative from the company confirmed an “early 2026” opening timeframe for the company restaurant.

MoCo Government

Public Hearings to Address $11.6M Gaithersburg Transportation Improvements and Other County Priorities

Published September 20, 2025 at 6:55PM

The Montgomery County Council will hold public hearings on September 30, October 7, and October 21, 2025, to receive testimony on transportation improvements, WSSCWater budget limits, bond authorization, and a historic preservation plan amendment for Timberlawn. (more…)

Maryland

Maryland Encourages Residents to Go Car Free on Sept. 22

Published September 20, 2025 at 6:49PM

The Maryland Transit Administration will offer free systemwide rides on Monday, September 22, in celebration of World Car-Free Day, encouraging residents to use public transit instead of driving.

Per the news release: “The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration is celebrating World Car-Free Day with free rides systemwide on Monday, September 22. The agency is encouraging the public to choose to travel by bus or train instead of driving. This year the public can make the most out of Car Free Day by taking transit to work or school in the morning and then taking transit to Ravens Monday Night Football home game against the Detroit Lions.

Kensington

Free Wings For a Year For First 100 Guests in Line at Montgomery County’s Second Buffalo Wild Wings GO Location

Published September 20, 2025 at 5:23PM | Updated September 22, 2025 at 9:08PM

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Buffalo Wild Wings GO is set to open its second Montgomery County location this week, bringing its takeout-focused concept to Kensington. The new restaurant, located at 10518 Connecticut Ave. in the new Crossroads at Kensington shopping center, will celebrate its Grand Opening on Wednesday, September 24th at 11am.

Potomac

Maryland’s Only Brick & Mortar Magic Shop Announces Move

Published September 20, 2025 at 5:13PM

Maryland’s only brick-and-mortar magic shop is on the move. Maximum Magic Shop, which opened less than a year ago in Potomac, has announced that it will relocate to Rockville, with a re-grand opening scheduled for Saturday, October 4th. The celebration will include a free deck of cards for the first 25 visitors at the new location, 12345 Parklawn Dr., Rockville, MD.

Gaithersburg

Nationally Recognized Taco Bar El Güero Prepares for Move and Rebrand to El Güero Mexicano

Published September 20, 2025 at 4:44PM | Updated September 21, 2025 at 8:46AM

In August we let you know that Taco Bar El Güero, the longtime Gaithersburg favorite known for its gas station origins, is preparing to relocate across the street to Downtown Crown this fall. The family-owned restaurant, which has been serving the community since 2003 and was recently on Yelp’s national list of “10 Don’t-Miss Gas Station Restaurants 2025”, will hold a liquor license hearing on October 2, with plans to complete the move later that month.