The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) has arrested 37-year-old Wilmer Alvarado-Gomez of Rockville for sexually assaulting a child and is concerned there may be additional victims. He has been charged with multiple counts of second-degree rape and is being held without bond. (more…)
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) announced Wednesday morning that it will be seeking a state waiver for the required 180 instructional days after schools and offices were closed on Wednesday, Feb. 12 due to inclement weather.
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown, along with 23 other attorneys general, filed an amicus brief asking the U.S. Supreme Court to protect a key provision of the Affordable Care Act that guarantees access to preventive care without out-of-pocket costs. (more…)
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…)
The personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2025’s Most Diverse Cities in America, with the top three cities/areas in the entire country being right here in Montgomery County, Maryland.
Join Kaiser Permanente for Healthy at the Harbor, a free community health and wellness event taking place Saturday, June 6, from 11 am to 4 pm at National Harbor in Prince George’s County, Maryland. Bring your family and friends for free full day of fun, fitness, and preventive care along the waterfront.
Throughout the day, Kaiser Permanente nurses and physicians will offer no-cost health screenings, alongside a health and wellness expo focused on preventive care education. A lively Kids’ Zone will keep children active and entertained with spin-art bikes, face painting, balloon art, games, and more.
A new guide from Matador Network, created with help from The Dyrt, features 60 U.S. campsites with the best views, including Maryland’s Assateague Island National Seashore. The campground offers ocean and bay views, stunning sunrises and sunsets, and the unique experience of camping among wild horses that roam the island’s beaches and wetlands. (more…)
A new biography, My Name is Not Tom: The Life of Reverend Josiah Henson, by local historian Susan Cooke Soderberg, offers a fresh perspective on the life of Josiah Henson, an enslaved man from Montgomery County who escaped to Canada and became a respected leader. (more…)
A suspected drug dealer and buyer were arrested in downtown Silver Spring after a drug deal led to a police stop, during which the dealer attempted to flee by ramming a police car and was found with over two pounds of marijuana and a stolen handgun. (more…)
A well-known 7-Eleven, located off Route 50 at 106 N. Division St., just before 1st Street as you enter Ocean City, will close its doors permanently this week. Some of the comments can be seen below.
More than 160 students from nine Montgomery County high schools showcased their impressive dance skills at the 2024-2025 Annual Latin Dance Junior Division Competition, according to MCPS.
The Olney Chamber of Commerce will host its 43rd Annual Community Day on Sunday, March 2, bringing together nearly 100 local businesses, non-profits, county agencies, community organizations, and more. Montgomery County’s longest-running business expo also features a family expo, live performances, the Taste of Olney, and activities for all ages.
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) has released additional details about the arrest of a juvenile male following Tuesday morning’s lockdown at Bethesda-Chevy Chase (BCC) High School. (more…)