Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a vehicle fire near a home on the 2300 block of Twin Valley Lane in Aspen Hill on Thursday afternoon. (more…)
Song Dog Farm Distillery at 18100 Bucklodge Rd in Boyds will celebrate its grand opening on Sunday, October 12, in the Montgomery County Agricultural Reserve, bringing locally made grain-to-glass spirits, a tasting room, cocktail bar, and year-round events to a 29-acre farm. (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.
A Gaithersburg man has been arrested in Culpeper County, Virginia, in connection with what authorities describe as an elaborate scheme targeting elderly victims.
Montgomery Parks has announced that the design submission “Rooted and Radiant” has been selected as the winning mural to adorn the park activity building at Glenmont Local Park.
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.
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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
Findings show high interest rates, rising construction costs, regulatory delays, and local policies as major impediments to housing production in Montgomery County
Below are MCPS Varsity Volleyball results from Wednesday, 9/17/25 and the remaining schedule for the week:
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a two-car collision with entrapment at Decatur Avenue and Connecticut Avenue on Thursday morning in Kensington. (more…)
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich announced a new $2,000 Arte y Alma grant program for Wheaton elementary schools, sponsored by the Wheaton Arts and Entertainment District and Wheaton Urban District, to fund Hispanic cultural programming for students and families during the 2025-26 school year. (more…)
Silver Diner, which first opened its doors in Rockville in 1989, has grown into a regional favorite across the DMV. This summer, the restaurant chain introduced a new family-oriented tradition, “Unplug at Silver Diner,”held Tuesday evenings as a way to encourage families and friends to connect over dinner and games without the distraction of screens.
National Lumber Company, one of the Mid-Atlantic’s oldest family-owned building material suppliers, announced on Wednesday the acquisition of Fisher Lumber (525 E Gude Dr.) in Rockville, Maryland.
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Bethesda’s Soorp Khatch Armenian Apostolic Church will host its annual Armenian Food Festival from Friday, Sept. 19 to Sunday, Sept. 21, offering the community a weekend filled with traditional cuisine and celebration. The event will be hosted at the church, located at 4906 Flint Drive. Hours of the event can be seen below: