The Washington Commanders have officially unveiled a new set of uniforms that blend the franchise’s past with a modern edge, headlined by an official return to their iconic “Super Bowl era” look and the introduction of a bold black alternate.
Mirchi Dhaba is now in its soft opening phase at 18280 Contour Road in Montgomery Village Plaza in Gaithersburg, taking over the former Chopathi Indian Kitchen space next to Patel Brothers Farmers Market. Members from the Taste MoCo team stopped in and created a video of the experience that can be seen below.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) responded around 3:45 am to the 13800 block of Georgia Avenue near the entrance to Gate of Heaven Cemetery for a vehicle fire.
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…)
A serious overnight crash involving multiple vehicles and a tractor-trailer fire shut down the I-270 express lanes near Montrose Road, sending several people to area hospitals and prompting a lengthy hazardous materials response.
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Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) responded early Wednesday morning to a fatal house fire in the 9100 block of Charred Oak Drive in Bethesda. (more…)
Metro is once again using its platform to highlight inclusion and community during Autism Acceptance Month.
Anthony Michael Cohen of Germantown is set to begin a 750-mile walk on May 4 retracing Harriet Tubman’s Underground Railroad route from Maryland to Canada, and a series of kickoff rallies across Maryland and Virginia will lead up to the journey.
Montgomery County Council committees will meet April 15 to review multiple Fiscal Year 2027 operating budgets and capital projects related to public safety, including funding for the Office of Animal Services, Sheriff’s Office, State’s Attorney’s Office, Circuit Court, and Department of Correction and Rehabilitation.
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich said recent incidents at Bradley Hills Elementary School, including disturbing graffiti and a fire, are being taken seriously, with police, fire, health officials, and school leaders coordinating a response. (more…)
Saints Row Brewing is set to host one final celebration of Montgomery County’s craft beer community before closing its doors permanently, with MoCo LagerFest scheduled for April 18 in Gaithersburg.
Montgomery Parks has received more than $6 million in capital funding from the State of Maryland during the 2026 legislative session to support seven park improvement projects across Montgomery County and expand the department’s solar energy initiative.