Westfield Montgomery Mall at 7101 Democracy Blvd in Bethesda will host Lunar New Year Celebrations in partnership with the Chinese Culture and Community Service Center (CCACC) on January 25th and February 8th from 11 AM to 3 PM, featuring cultural performances, arts and crafts, a dragon parade, and guest appearances by Netflix’s Love is Blind DC stars Taylor Krause and Garrett Josemans (January 25 only).
A 69-year-old Rockville man was convicted of possession with intent to distribute cocaine after U.S. Customs officers discovered 2.07 kilograms of cocaine concealed in food items and desserts during a secondary inspection at Dulles International Airport. (more…)
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Winter Storm Warning and Winter Storm Watch for parts of the area. As of 9am Saturday morning, the warning area nearby includes Frederick County, Carroll County, and a portion of Loudoun County. The Watch area inckudes Northwest Montgomery County (including areas like Germantown, Poolesville, Clarksburg, Damascus).
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…)
Miniso, a Japanese themed novelty store, is scheduled to open at the Fox Chapel Shopping Center at 19721 Frederick Rd in Germantown.
We welcome the Rockville community to celebrate with us as we kick off this exciting chapter as your Helpful Place! Join us from 11am – 2pm for demos from our vendors, exclusive deals, a raffle giveaways all weekend! Our first 100 guests get a SWAG BAG!
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) arrested 25-year-old Kaloyan Dimov Stoev in connection with a double homicide on January 17, 2025, involving a male victim found in a vehicle at Shady Grove Road and Research Boulevard and a female victim found nearby at 2 Research Court, both with gunshot wounds. (more…)
With a Winter Storm Watch in effect from 6am Sunday until 9pm for parts of the area on Sunday, we’ve compiled the latest weather maps we could find from the local affiliates of the major television stations (NBC4, FOX5, ABC7, WUSA9). The maps are from Friday evening for the winter storm that’s expected to bring snow our way this Sunday.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a fire in a first-floor apartment on Duvall Lane in Gaithersburg on Friday evening. (more…)
The Montgomery County Council will meet on Jan. 21 to present proclamations for National Mentoring Month and Human Trafficking Awareness Month, introduce legislation on emergency medical services insurance reimbursement, vote on supplemental appropriations for health programs, and hold public hearings on reducing animal impoundment hold times and establishing discounted parking permits for service providers in Silver Spring. Full agenda below courtesy Montgomery County: (more…)
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is currently on the scene of a shooting in Silver Spring on Friday evening. (more…)
A federal grand jury returned a 22-count indictment, charging a Montgomery County, Maryland attorney with tax evasion, assisting in the preparation of false tax returns, failing to pay taxes, and making false statements to two separate mortgage lenders, according to the United States Attorney’s Office, District of Maryland.