Montgomery County is preparing to launch a redesigned version of its official website on Monday, April 20, with a focus on making information easier to find and improving the overall user experience.
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Updated with additional information from MCPD
A 3-year-old girl has died following a reported drowning in Potomac on Saturday evening, according to Montgomery County police.
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 6th District Investigations Division are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Edith Morales Perez, a missing 65-year-old from Montgomery Village.
Home to over 6,000 advanced technology companies working on the technologies of the future, spanning all the way from health-tech to quantum to clean energy to artificial intelligence, Montgomery County, Maryland, is earning global attention for its ability to attract investment and support companies in high-growth industries, including quantum, cyber, artificial intelligence, life sciences and more.
A top destination for companies in the innovation economy, it’s no surprise that leading brands choose to be here. With a unique combination of world-class talent, established infrastructure, and proximity to federal agencies and research institutions, this strategic location is home to 18 federal agencies and 36 federal research laboratories and some of the world most pioneering companies including Lockheed Martin, United Therapeutics, Hughes Network Systems, Vaisala Xweather, and X-energy. Additionally, the County offers a robust entrepreneurial ecosystem with private and publicly-owned incubators, accelerators and extensive opportunities for partnerships and collaborations—all of which enable startups and early-stage companies to have key strategic advantages and access to the capital and resources they need to grow and thrive.
Known for having one of the most highly educated workforces in the country with approximately one-third of its adult residents age 25 or older holding a master’s degree or higher, the County has a deep talent pool which ranks 5th highest in the technology sector, the 2nd highest concentration of PhDs in the country, and is home to approximately 90,000 technology professionals. The County also boasts top ranking public schools, the #1 community college in the state of Maryland, and proximity to over a dozen academic institutions, including the Universities at Shady Grove, which offers a consortium of nine public institutions on one campus located at Shady Grove. (more…)
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 6th District Investigations Division are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Ernesto Torrico Vallejos, a missing 79-year-old from Gaithersburg. (more…)
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Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a reported apartment fire in the 100 block of Halpine Road in Rockville. (more…)
Montgomery County police are advising drivers to avoid northbound Georgia Avenue near Windham Lane in Wheaton following a two-vehicle crash involving an ambulance Saturday afternoon.
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A new international tea concept is making its debut in Montgomery County, with the DMV’s first Molly Tea set to open in Rockville this week. A first-look video of the Molly Tea experience can be seen below.
Montgomery County Department of Police 4th District Commander David Smith announced that all nine suspects have been identified and charged in connection with a strong-arm robbery that occurred February 4 at Wheaton Mall.
Montgomery County Council committees are scheduled to meet on April 20, 2026, to review multiple components of the Fiscal Year 2027 Operating Budget, including funding for environmental programs, historical activities, compensation and benefits, collective bargaining agreements, and health and human services.
“Coming Soon” signage is up at the upcoming T Pot Hot Pot & Korean BBQ. The restaurant is planned for 9679 Lost Knife Road in the Montgomery Village Crossing shopping center in Gaithersburg, in the space formerly occupied by Golden Star Buffet. (more…)
Construction continues to progress at the future site of Montgomery County’s first Hobby Lobby, located at 15750 Shady Grove Road, where “coming soon” signage has also been installed. (more…)