Taco Bar El Güero, located at 10003 B Fields Rd in Gaithersburg, boasts a rich history as a family-owned establishment since 2003. Originally launched in a gas station, the business took over a sandwich deli and beer and wine store and transformed it into a beloved Mexican food destination. Now, over two decades later, this popular restaurant is relocating, albeit just a short distance away.
Maryland State Police arrested a 42-year-old Anne Arundel County man for impaired driving after a crash on the Capital Beltway early Thursday morning injured a trooper during a traffic stop. (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.
The Pro Football Hall of Fame has announced that Doug Williams, co-founder of the Black College Football Hall of Fame and a 2011 inductee, recently received the President’s Lifetime Achievement Award.
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) has released additional information about a fatal shooting in the 700 block of University Boulevard East in Silver Spring on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, that left 17-year-old Jaril Verde Murillo dead. Detectives from the Major Crimes Division, Homicide Section, are leading the investigation. (more…)
Join artist Nora Naranjo Morse (Kha’p’o Owenge ([Santa Clara Pueblo]), creator of Always Becoming, and the community that cares for the museum’s ephemeral outdoor sculpture family, to learn about the project’s evolution over the past two decades, and what the future holds.
Learn about the art of clay, traditions of sustainability in Pueblo building techniques, and more. Visitors can enjoy family-friendly art activities, dance performances by the Zuni Olla Maidens, watch a short film, and multiple opportunities to hear from the artist, her family, and museum experts that have contributed to the care and revitalization of the sculptures.
Join Oneness-Family School for a free Montessori toddler event on Saturday, November 14! In this Montessori-inspired lesson from OFS teacher Ja’Shai Rowe, toddlers will explore the story of "Leaf Man" by Lois Ehlert and enjoy fall activities and crafts. For parents and toddlers age 1-3 years.
The Board of Education approved the following administrative appointments, which includes three principal appointments, on Thursday, Aug. 21:
Claire’s is no longer running a store closing sale at its location at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda. According to a store representative, staff were instructed to remove the signage over the weekend. (more…)
South Mountain Creamery Ice Cream Shop & Pizza (50 Citizen’s Way Suite 101) has announced that it will be closing its doors on August 24, 2025 after eight years in Downtown Frederick.
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) has installed vape detection systems in all high school student bathrooms. According to MCPS, “The sensors provide school administrators with an important tool to address the issue of vape device use in schools and to maintain a safe and healthy learning environment for students, staff and visitors. These sensors detect vape emissions, including those from nicotine and THC (the active ingredient in marijuana).”
MCPS has shared a quick guide for families regarding the different platforms for school communication, acknowledging that it could get confusing. The guide below helps to share the purpose of each platform:
What has been described as the “largest ever-curated fine arts multi-venue show in the U.S.” comes this fall to 16 art venues around the Greater Washington DC capital region as curator Florencio Lennox Campello surveys over 500 female artists actively working around the DMV.
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) has released additional information regarding a fatal pedestrian collision that occurred on Wednesday, August 20, in Germantown. (more…)