The Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) has launched its body-worn camera pilot program. During the pilot, correctional officers will wear the cameras during their shifts to refine their implementation before an agency-wide rollout which is planned for later this year.
The National Weather Service (NWS) has put out a Hazardous Weather Outlook for portions of eastern West Virginia, northern and central Virginia, and central and western Maryland.
MCPS has announced that Jeffrey Sullivan, systemwide athletics director, is this year’s recipient of the prestigious Dr. Edward Shirley Award for Excellence in Educational Administration and Supervision.
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…)
Today, in Frederick County Circuit Court, Judge Joanmarie Raymond Brubaker sentenced 33-year old Tre Anthony Garrett, of Germantown, MD to 30 years, suspend all but 15 years in the Division of Corrections for First-Degree Child Abuse and Neglect of a Minor.
Join us at Cabin John Village for a spring celebration to welcome the season with friends and family. Come enjoy a lively foam party, live music, balloon art, face painting and more. Don’t miss the fun!
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will offer low-cost adult bike classes in April, May, and June, including Learn to Ride and Basic Skills sessions, along with free walk-up e-scooter classes at select locations. (more…)
House of Curry is now open at 9805 Main Street, suite 207, in Damascus. The new restaurant has taken over the space that was previously home to Sky Kitchen.
Tasha S. Saunders, 44, of Parkville, Maryland, pleaded guilty to defrauding the Maryland Medicaid program of over $3.6 million by submitting fraudulent claims for mental health services that were never provided.
Governor Wes Moore released the FY 2026 supplemental budget, which includes funding adjustments and technical corrections. Key allocations include nearly $300 million for the Developmental Disabilities Administration, $37 million for the FAMLI program, and $15 million for the Registers of Wills, while reductions include $80 million from Strategic Energy Investment Fund initiatives and $37 million from non-union salary increases.
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 3rd District Investigative Section are investigating a shooting that occurred on Sunday, March 2, 2025, in the 1500 block of November Circle in White Oak.
The Washington Capitals, in collaboration with Bethesda Row, will host a vibrant “Shop for the Cause” pop-up event on The Lane on Wednesday, March 19th, from 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM. This occasion promises an afternoon filled with fun activities, entertainment, and an opportunity to support a great cause.
Deb Waxman, affectionately known as Coach Wax, is celebrating an impressive milestone– 30 years as a coach within Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS).