The 7-Eleven at 12301 Middlebrook Rd. in Germantown will hold a grand re-opening event on Friday, March 21, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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The Maryland State Police responded to northbound I-270 at Old Georgetown Road on Sunday morning, where they found a male victim with a stab wound who was transported to Suburban Hospital. h/t @dmvnewslive
On Friday, Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced that Racquel Britt Davis, 51, was sentenced by Judge Robert E. Cahill, Jr. for felony theft after submitting 18 fraudulent claims for short-term disability and accident supplemental insurance while employed as a correctional officer, and she has been ordered to pay $50,251.66 in restitution.
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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…)
Gaithersburg City Council Member Jim McNulty, elected in November 2021, announced his bid for a second term during the 23rd Annual Gaithersburg St. Patrick’s Day Parade, emphasizing his work on economic development, public safety, and fiscal responsibility, including his role in the Lakeforest Mall Redevelopment discussions and radon testing legislation.
Join us in celebrating the groundbreaking of construction for the Lightbridge Academy, an early childhood education center dedicated to supporting working families. Offering daycare, preschool, kindergarten, and summer camps, Lightbridge brings its Circle of Care philosophy to the community, combining a strong academic foundation with a focus on social and emotional growth in a safe, supportive environment.
Lightbridge Academy Gaithersburg will be opening in the Walnut Hill Plaza, Gaithersburg in early 2027. This event will take place in the lower parking lot. Please enter by turning onto N Westland drive, turning right into the plaza after passing the construction, and park along the back fence. Light refreshments will be served. Please rsvp at the Gaithersburg Germantown Upcounty Chamber of Commerce website: https://cca.ggchamber.org/EvtListing.aspx?dbid2=MDGAI&evtid=20351142&class=E
As reports of coyote sightings continue to increase on neighborhood Facebook pages and the NextDoor app, many residents are seeking ways to coexist safely with these adaptable animals. Montgomery Parks has shared information regarding “coyotes in the suburbs” that can be seen below:
The Talbot County Sheriff’s Office shared in a March 15th news release that it has identified and charged 25-year-old Matthew Luis Rocha Gonzalez of Olney, Maryland, in connection with a […]
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) has shared that the 2025 Residential Sweeping Program will begin around April 1, 2025 (with approximate 2025 dates available in late March for sweeping in your area).
The Montgomery County Planning Department recently presented the findings of the Glenmont Corridors Opportunity Study to the Montgomery County Planning Board at its March 6, 2025, meeting.
Kareem’s Lebanese Kitchen has signed on to open a new restaurant at Gaithersburg’s Rio Lakefront. At this time, it’s unclear which space Kareem’s will be taking, but we will update with that information as soon as it becomes available.
Tramell Tillman, a native of Maryland, has emerged as one of the stars of Severance, an acclaimed Apple TV series directed by Ben Stiller. The show revolves around a team of office workers who have undergone a surgical procedure to separate their memories of work and personal lives. When a mysterious colleague appears outside of work, the characters embark on a quest to uncover the truth about their jobs. Tillman, who plays the role of Seth Milchick on the series, grew up in nearby Prince George’s County, specifically in Largo, where he developed his early passions.
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Montgomery County Council President Kate Stewart issued following statement on Friday after County Executive Marc Elrich released his Fiscal Year 2026 Recommended Operating Budget: (more…)