The Taste of Rio festival scheduled for Sunday, September 27 at Rio in Gaithersburg has been canceled due to the forecast for inclement weather.
Taste of Rio Restaurant Week is underway in Gaithersburg, leading up to the annual Taste of Rio festival on Sunday, September 27.
Potomac-based Squeals on Wheels, a traveling petting zoo that has served the region for more than two decades, is transitioning to a second generation of family ownership.
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.
A 27-year-old man has died after being struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run collision early Sunday morning. According to police, at approximately 1:51am, officers responded to the area of Fisher Avenue and Milford Mill Road for a report of a pedestrian who had been struck.
Hallie Wells Middle School in Clarksburg is celebrating its 10th anniversary during the 2026-2027 school year, marking a decade since the school first opened its doors in August 2016.
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.
Event location
Girls Who Paint
10419 Fawcett St.
Kensington, Maryland 20895
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Updated to include a summary of events by MCPD confirming the 27-year-old man succumbed to his injuries.
Montgomery County Department of Police (MCPD) First District officers and Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to the 19600 block of Fisher Avenue in Poolesville around 2am Sunday for a reported hit-and-run collision involving a pedestrian. (more…)
Caroll H. Spriggs II has been appointed Maryland State Fire Marshal, becoming the first African American to hold the position in the Maryland Department of State Police’s 132-year history.
Allegany County, Maryland, has been named the No. 2 Best Place to Visit for Fall in USA Today’s 2026 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, placing the Western Maryland destination behind only Mackinac Island, Michigan.The No. 2 placement reflects the results of USA Today’s reader voting among expert-selected nominees.
Orange Pocket, a Japanese and Korean-inspired pop culture and lifestyle retailer, is now open at Rio in Gaithersburg, drawing a line of customers down the block for the grand opening of its first store in the DMV (D.C., Maryland, and Virginia) on Saturday.
Montgomery County Police are asking for the public’s help locating a missing 11-year-old girl who was last seen Saturday, September 19, in Rockville. (more…)
Montgomery County Police 5th District officers and Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded at approximately 6:06 p.m. Saturday to a collision involving a car and motorcycle in the 19700 block of Barnesville Road in Dickerson.
Kentlands Market Square will host its Fall Festival / Artisan Market on Saturday, October 17, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., featuring local makers, handcrafted goods and seasonal activities. (more…)