Beyond MoCo

It has been approximately one year since Buc-ee’s broke ground on its upcoming location in Rockingham County, VA. The store will be located at the exit 240 interchange along Interstate 81 (located near Harrisonburg, VA)- over 125 miles and about two hours from most parts of Montgomery County. The Texas- based company is now aiming for a June 30th opening.

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Law

On Wednesday, Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced his 2025 legislative priorities, focusing on protecting vulnerable adults, establishing a Worker Protection Unit, strengthening civil rights laws, addressing mass incarceration, and ensuring equitable housing and employment practices in Maryland. (more…)


MoCo Government

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.

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MoCo Government

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…)


Maryland

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…)


Crime

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…)