A longtime gathering place in Gaithersburg has officially changed hands, with the State of Maryland purchasing the Forest Oak Lodge and its surrounding property at 11011 Game Preserve Rd. in Gaithersburg for $2.32 million.
A Germantown Italian restaurant praised by The Washington Post is continuing to draw attention, with the Taste MoCo team recently stopping by to experience what’s been described as “a piece of Italy in Germantown.” A video of the experience can be seen below.
A locally produced TV series recognized for its artistic impact is bringing its story to the big screen with a community-focused outdoor event in Kensington. “Deep End,” a Montgomery County-based indie series, will host an outdoor screening on Saturday, May 2 at 8pm at Clum-Kennedy Park. The event is free and open to the public.
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…)
The historic Bethesda Community Store property, long a recognizable landmark along Old Georgetown Road, is now officially on the market, offering a rare opportunity to own a piece of the area’s commercial history.
Connect with neighbors, learn about Lafayette Federal, and grab fun giveaways! All while enjoying food from local Food Truck.
First 75 registrants can receive free food.*
Arthritis and Rheumatism Associates, P.C. (ARA) has opened a new location in Silver Spring (White Oak), expanding its presence in Montgomery County with a large, full-service clinic at White Oak Town Center.
William Bugg, 58, of Brookeville, pleaded guilty in Montgomery County Circuit Court to a theft scheme exceeding $100,000 after defrauding 12 victims of nearly $280,000 over several years.
The Montgomery County Council’s Public Safety Committee unanimously passed Bill 5-26, known as the Unmask ICE Act, which would prohibit federal, state, and local law enforcement officers from wearing masks or facial coverings while on duty in the county, with limited exceptions.
Sweet Bamboo Boba is opening its new Downtown Silver Spring location this weekend, bringing its unique DIY bubble tea concept to Montgomery County.
Burn Boot Camp will open at The Collection Chevy Chase (5425 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 313) on Saturday, April 25. (more…)
Governor Wes Moore announced more than $5.2 million in awards through the EARN Maryland program to support workforce training, job placement, and economic growth across the state.
The Sandy Spring Museum’s (17901 Bentley Road) annual Strawberry Festival will return on Saturday, June 6. The museum began hosting the event back in 1981. (more…)