Gaithersburg

Per the City of Gaithersburg: “In observance of the Christmas and New Year’s holidays, most City of Gaithersburg facilities and offices will be closed on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, and Wednesday, January 1, 2025.”

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Business

Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich recently announced the launch of the $10 million Technology Innovation Fund and Founders Fund, offering commercialization grants to support early-stage businesses and underrepresented entrepreneurs, with applications open until January 31, 2025. (more…)


Beyond MoCo

It has been nearly a 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 and is now aiming for a July 4th opening.

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Maryland

This past summer, we let you know that Pelicana chicken signed on to take over the space that was the longtime home of Woodside Deli in Rockville at 4 N Washington Street, according to Federal Realty. Woodside Deli closed in the summer of 2022 after 12 years at Rockville’s Courthouse Center.

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Education

The Energía Tour, launched in 2018 with two schools, has now expanded to 15 schools, from elementary to high school. Founded by Christopher Pinilla, or Mr. Chris Hypnotyc, the tour celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month and promotes mental health awareness in Montgomery County. This year, the tour finished at Wheaton High School.

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