Angelo’s Pizza Pasta and Deli is coming to North Pointe at Flower Hill, a new 16,000-square-foot retail and restaurant center at 18251 Flower Hill Way in Gaithersburg. It will be the brand’s second area location, joining its Rockville spot at 4011 Norbeck Road. (more…)
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a house fire in the 8500 block of Churchill Downs Road in Laytonsville around 4 p.m. Friday. (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.
Tropical Smoothie Cafe will open on Saturday, August 30, at the North Pointe at Flower Hill shopping center, a new 16,000 SF retail and restaurant center located at 18251 Flower Hill Way in Gaithersburg. (more…)
A retired railroad worker and Army veteran from Silver Spring won $100,000 on a scratch-off purchased at the Safeway at 11201 Georgia Avenue in Wheaton. Full story below courtesy Google Maps. (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
Make something unique from surprising upcycled materials!
MakerHive is stocked with an ever-changing supply of upcycled materials collected from thrift stores, salvage centers, and community donations. Everything is sorted, cleaned, and ready to inspire your next creation.
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich issued the following statement Thursday regarding the sentencing of Raphael Mayorga. Mayorga, 21, of Frederick, was sentenced to 22 years and 60 days, the maximum […]
As the school year gets into full swing, it’s essential for Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) students, parents, and staff to be aware of important dates that may impact their schedules. This guide highlights key closures and early release days for September and October 2025:
Beginning on or about September 22, 2025, Sligo Creek Parkway, south of Wayne Avenue, will be closed for approximately two months as Purple Line crews begin track installation at the intersection. Pedestrian access will remain open through the closure.
After more than two decades as a staple of the Washington region’s dining scene, Cubano’s is entering a new chapter. The Bethesda location of the beloved Cuban restaurant has been listed for sale as the current owners prepare to move out of state. The Silver Spring location closed last year after more than 20 years in business.
After seven years of waking up with viewers across the D.C. region, WUSA9 anchor Annie Yu is signing off from the morning desk and preparing to take on a new role with the station’s noon and 4pm newscasts.
Santa Elena Pupuseria & Antojitos is now open at 19201 Frederick Rd in Germantown.
Governor Wes Moore announced that more than 120 victim service programs across Maryland will receive $60 million in federal and state Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) funding for FY 2026, supporting initiatives that provide crisis intervention, counseling, housing, and other services to crime victims statewide. (more…)