Montgomery Village’s Fall Festival will take place this year on Saturday, October 4 from 11am-2:30pm at North Creek Community Center (20125 Arrowhead Road). The event will feature food trucks, games, a petting zoo, and the annual Great Pumpkin Race.
A New Mexico resident visiting his son in Maryland won a $50,000 Powerball prize after purchasing the winning ticket at the Safeway on Goshen Road in Gaithersburg, matching four white balls and the red Powerball in the August 27 drawing. Full story below courtesy MD Lottery:
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.
Governor Wes Moore issued the following statement on the investigation into the death of Da’ Cara Thompson, who went missing from Prince George’s County two weeks ago:
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is asking for the public’s help identifying a man who may have been in or near the Wayne Avenue Garage on December 21, 2022, as investigators believe he could have information relevant to an ongoing homicide investigation. (more…)
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 location
Girls Who Paint
10419 Fawcett St.
Kensington, Maryland 20895
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The horse has been reunited with its owners and is unharmed, per an update on various Lost Pets groups.
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) 5th District officers responded to a collision involving a vehicle and a horse in the 25000 block of Burnt Hill Road in Clarksburg on Friday afternoon and report that the horse ran off and may be injured. We are currently working to confirm an address for the crash. (more…)
Maryland State Police arrested three men from Prince George’s and Charles counties and seized multiple firearms following a Maryland Car Rally Task Force investigation tied to an illegal car rally involving about 300 people in the Baltimore Metro Region on June 29, 2025. Search warrants executed on September 3 led to additional firearm seizures, and the suspects face various charges related to unlawful vehicle use, firearm possession, and ammunition violations.
Below is a list of retail and restaurant updates at Westfield Montgomery Mall (7101 Democracy Blvd) in Bethesda:
Montgomery County issued an RFP seeking an experienced organization to manage its four Innovation Centers in Germantown, Rockville, North Bethesda, and Silver Spring, expand commercialization resources and programming for tech startups countywide, and oversee operations and services, with proposals due Sept. 22 and an optional pre-submission meeting on Sept. 11. (more…)
After nearly nine decades as a trusted local business and community staple, Gaithersburg Rental Center, located at 219 E Diamond Avenue, has announced it will be closing its doors in the coming weeks following the sale of its property.
Get ready, romance fans! The second season of “The Golden Bachelor” is set to premiere on September 24th with a new beloved Montgomery County resident in the spotlight. Gerri from Rockville will be one of 23 remarkable women from across the country who will vie for Golden Bachelor Mel Owens’ affection.
Looking for something to do this weekend? From the flavorful celebration of fall’s bounty at the Maryland Apple Harvest Cider Festival in Gaithersburg/Damascus to the lively sounds enveloping Silver Spring’s Jazz Festival, there’s a diverse lineup of festivities catered to all inclinations. Families can partake in the Rockville City Police Department’s open house for an engaging day of activities or explore unique finds at the Germantown Flea Market. Meanwhile, the Greek Festival in Cloverly beckons with its rich cultural offerings: