The Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC) announced that President & CEO Bill Tompkins will step down when his term ends in August 2025, as the organization begins a leadership transition to build on its economic strengths and identify new growth opportunities.
Per the news release: “The Montgomery County Commission for Women will host its 45th Annual Women’s Legislative Briefing (WLB), at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 25, at The Universities at Shady Grove (USG). USG is located at 9630 Gudelsky Drive in Rockville. (more…)
On Tuesday, January 7, Governor Wes Moore signed three executive orders to promote economic development and modernize state government, focusing on advancing the Advanced Air Mobility industry, streamlining broadband infrastructure development, and strengthening community service initiatives through the Governor’s Office of Community Initiatives. (more…)
Alex (Andrea) Ye, 19, of Rockville, was found guilty of Threat of Mass Violence by Montgomery County Circuit Court Judge Jill Cummins after a two-day trial, stemming from a 129-page manifesto about school shootings, with sentencing set for February 28, 2025. (more…)
Join us at Cabin John Village for a spring celebration to welcome the season with friends and family. Come enjoy a lively foam party, live music, balloon art, face painting and more. Don’t miss the fun!
MCPS will open schools and offices 2 hours late on Thursday, January 9, 2025, due to extremely cold temperatures and refreezing, with morning programs canceled or delayed and outdoor activities moved indoors for safety.
After three consecutive days of MCPS cancelling school, we have received reports throughout the day of schools with unplowed parking lots and snow/ice covered sidewalks.
A man was arrested early yesterday at Lindsay Ford in downtown Wheaton after officers responded to an alarm and found him inside the dealership with stolen keys and property linked to a vehicle that wasn’t his. He was charged with burglary, destruction of property, and his outstanding arrest warrant was also addressed. (more…)
Per the news release: “As Montgomery County residents navigate icy conditions following this week’s snow, the Montgomery County Departments of Environmental Protection (DEP), Transportation (MCDOT), and the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC Water) are urging residents and businesses to moderate salt usage during winter weather events. (more…)
Montgomery County has extended its Cold Emergency Alert until Friday, January 10, at 1 p.m., urging residents to prepare for dangerously low wind chills below 20°F, take precautions against frostbite and hypothermia, seek warm shelter at County facilities or shopping centers, and report concerns about homeless individuals or animals left in unsafe conditions. (more…)
Washington Spirit breakout star Makenna Morris has been called up to the U.S. Women’s National Team’s 2025 Futures Camp, U.S. Soccer announced today. Morris was born and raised in Germantown, MD and grew up playing for Bethesda Soccer Club.
Griffis Residential last month announced its expansion to the East Coast with the acquisition of Maizon, a 229-unit multifamily property in Bethesda, Maryland, now rebranded as Griffis Edgemoor. Now we know the property was sold for $115,250,000, per BLDUP.