A 60-year-old Rockville woman was arrested and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol on September 12, 2025, in Easton, MD after police received multiple alerts about her vehicle swerving on Ocean Gateway and being linked to a hit-and-run near Route 404. (more…)
Montgomery County middle and high school students are invited to the second annual Back to School Block Party on Friday, September 26, at the BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown, featuring activities, performances, free food, and the chance to earn student service learning hours. (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.
The Washington Commanders have signed veteran running back Chase Edmonds to their practice squad following the devastating injury to Austin Ekeler, who suffered a torn Achilles in last week’s loss to the Green Bay Packers. The injury, confirmed by MRI, will sideline Ekeler for the remainder of the 2025 season and raises questions about whether the 30-year-old back will be able to return to the field at all. The signing of Edmonds was first reported by Nicki Jhabvala.
Governor Wes Moore delivered the keynote address at the 2025 Human Rights Campaign National Dinner in Washington, D.C., highlighting Maryland’s initiatives to protect LGBTQIA+ rights and calling for continued leadership to advance equality and inclusion. (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.
Join Oneness-Family School for a free Montessori toddler event on Saturday, November 14! In this Montessori-inspired lesson from OFS teacher Ja’Shai Rowe, toddlers will explore the story of "Leaf Man" by Lois Ehlert and enjoy fall activities and crafts. For parents and toddlers age 1-3 years.
Montgomery County Councilmember- At-Large Gabe Alborno has announced he will not seek a third term, expressing gratitude for the trust placed in him while highlighting his longstanding commitment to public service, social policy, and the county’s diverse community. (more…)
The Harbor Bank of Maryland will celebrate a major milestone this month with the grand opening of its first Montgomery County branch in downtown Silver Spring. The event is set for Tuesday, September 23, from 11:30am to 1:30pm at 1010 Wayne Avenue. The bank opened for business earlier this summer.
Two Maryland pizzerias represented the state on the national stage at Dave Portnoy’s One Bite Pizza Fest, which took place on September 13. Frank’s Pizza and Pasta and TinyBrickOven, both in Baltimore and featured previously in Portnoy’s One Bite reviews, were selected to be part of the highly publicized festival that brought together dozens of the country’s most buzzworthy pizza shops.
The Taste of Rio returns to Rio Lakefront in Gaithersburg for its third year on Sunday, September 28, from 2pm-6pm, bringing an afternoon of signature bites, craft cocktails, and live music along the boardwalk.
This past spring we let you know that Fork & Kitchen signed on to open at 150 Gibbs St. in The Square (formerly Rockville Town Square). Initially aiming for a summer opening, a few delays were encountered, but interior construction has begun and the restaurant could open later this year (photos below).
With World Teachers’ Day around the corner but teachers making an average of $3,728 less per year than they did 16 years ago when adjusted for inflation, the personal-finance company WalletHub today released its report on 2025’s Best & Worst States for Teachers, with Maryland coming ranked as the 6th “Best States for Teachers.”
Update: All lanes of I-495 Outer Loop at American Legion Bridge have reopened. Expect residual delays. A collision closes the three right lanes of I-495 Outer Loop at American Legion […]