Montgomery College is celebrating its 80th anniversary, marking eight decades since the school was founded as Montgomery Junior College on September 16, 1946. (more…)
Toys“R”Us has announced a major U.S. expansion that will bring 120 new standalone stores across the country during the 2026 holiday season. (more…)
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.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded around noon Friday to the 7400 block of Birch Avenue in Takoma Park after a large tree fell onto two houses. (more…)
Prince George’s County Police have charged a 61-year-old man with the 1993 murder of 10-year-old George Burdynski Jr., known as “Junior,” more than 33 years after the child disappeared from his Brentwood neighborhood. (more…)
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.
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Girls Who Paint
10419 Fawcett St.
Kensington, Maryland 20895
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Montgomery County Police Chief Marc Yamada has resigned, effective Friday, September 18, according to the Montgomery County Department of Police. County Executive Marc Elrich accepted Yamada’s resignation. (more…)
A Prince George’s County Circuit Court has upheld a Maryland Securities Commissioner order permanently banning Stanley G. Richards from the state’s securities industry and imposing a $5.92 million fine in connection with the NovaTech investment scheme, according to Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown’s office. The Securities Commissioner’s March final order found that Richards violated multiple provisions of the Maryland Securities Act. (more…)
A Multi-Match ticket sold in Towson matched all six numbers in the Thursday, September 17 drawing to win an estimated $540,000 jackpot, according to the Maryland Lottery. (more…)
The Maryland Board of Public Works has approved funding for two park projects in Montgomery County, including a major renovation of Fox Chapel Neighborhood Park and playground improvements at the Casey Community Center in Gaithersburg.
Longtime Montgomery County public servant Charles L. “Chuck” Short, whose career serving the county spanned more than 50 years, has passed away, according to Montgomery County Council President Natali Fani-González.
Construction has begun on the upcoming SWTHZ contrast therapy studio in the Kentlands, with the City of Gaithersburg issuing a permit valued at $800,000 for the project.
Kicks Karate has signed on to take over the space previously occupied by Amazing Lash Studio at 5554 Norbeck Rd. in the Rock Creek Valley shopping center in Rockville.