Maryland

Montgomery College has been ranked the top community college in Maryland and 17th nationally in WalletHub’s 2025 Best & Worst Community Colleges study, which evaluated more than 650 institutions on cost, quality, and student outcomes. Maryland also earned the #1 ranking for best community college system in the nation, reflecting the state’s commitment to accessible and high-quality higher education. (more…)


MoCo Government

Steve Solomon, former co-host of The MoCoShow podcast and The Steve Czaban Show, has announced his campaign for an at-large seat on the Montgomery County Council, citing a need for common-sense leadership on issues such as economic development, support for small businesses, education, housing, and services for seniors. (more…)


MDOT

The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) has awarded $500,000 in the second round of Purple Line Small Business Grants, providing $5,000 to $40,000 to eligible businesses along the light rail corridor to help sustain operations during construction.

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Announcement

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

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.


Gaithersburg

Montgomery County’s first Buffalo Wild Wings Go (BWW Go) is set to open its doors in Gaithersburg, bringing a new and streamlined way to enjoy the popular brand’s wings. The new location, situated at 16256 Frederick Road (corner of 355 and Shady Grove Rd.) will have its official grand opening on Friday, August 16th.

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Germantown

Update: Dollar Tree signs on to move into the space 

The Staples store located in Germantown, MD, at 20906 Frederick Road STE A, is set to permanently close its doors on Thursday, August 29th. A store manager confirmed the impending closure, which marks the end of an era for the office supply retailer.


Maryland

Governor Wes Moore announced a $2 million initiative through the Maryland Energy Administration’s Residential and Commercial Energy Storage Program that will provide rebates to cover the purchase and installation of battery energy storage systems, aiming to lower electricity costs, improve grid resilience, and expand clean energy use for residents and businesses statewide.

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MCDOT

Per MCDOT: “The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) is hosting an in-person public meeting on the US 29 Flash Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Phase 2 project on Thursday, Aug. 28, followed by a Corridor Advisory Committee (CAC) meeting

There will be two parts to this meeting. The first hour of the meeting will be a public meeting focused on bicycle and pedestrian facilities. The topics, presentation and interactive feedback activities will be the same as the June meeting. The second hour of the meeting will be the CAC meeting, which will focus on the preliminary design of the Flash BRT facilities on the corridor. Both portions of the meeting are open to the public and people are encouraged to attend.