Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Nevaeh Washington, a missing 17-year-old. (more…)
The Montgomery County Police Department has released surveillance images of a suspect linked to a commercial burglary that took place on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, around 6:45 p.m. in the 6100 block of Executive Blvd. in Rockville. (more…)
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to Lakeside Laundromat a t9669 Lost Knife Rd in Gaithersburg for the report of a gas leak on Wednesday afternoon. (more…)
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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…)
BGR, which stands for “Burgers Grilled Right,” has closed its Germantown location at 20940-B Frederick Rd in the Neelsville Village Center. The location has been removed from the BGR website and is listed as permanently closed on Google. The last remaining BGR in Maryland is at 6250 Columbia Crossing Circle, Suite D in Columbia.
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.
On Tuesday, Comptroller Brooke E. Lierman released the following statement in response to the Trump administration’s decision to freeze disbursement of federal grants: (more…)
Montgomery County is seeking nominations for the Unsung Sports Hero Award, recognizing individuals or organizations that enhance sports opportunities for underserved communities. (more…)
The City of Gaithersburg is celebrating and honoring Black History Month with a variety of educational programs, discussions, and an official proclamation.
MoCo High School Sports Scores for Jan 28, 2025:
The City of Rockville is seeking community input through meetings and a survey to shape the future of the historic 7-acre King Farm Farmstead Park, with public feedback guiding the development of a master plan for the site. (more…)
On Tuesday, Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit to block a new Office of Management and Budget (OMB) policy that pauses federal assistance funding to states, arguing it could disrupt essential services such as healthcare, education, and disaster relief. The lawsuit claims the policy violates the Constitution and the Administrative Procedure Act by halting congressionally approved spending without legal authority. (more…)
Governor Wes Moore’s Statement on the Trump Administration’s Freeze on Federal Funding: “It’s Chaos”
On Tuesday, Governor Wes Moore released the following statement regarding the federal funding freeze announced by the Trump-Vance Administration: (more…)