Takoma Park Police are investigating a reported weapons offense inside an apartment building in the 7400 block of New Hampshire Ave early Sunday morning.
An employee of Montgomery County’s Office of the County Attorney violated county policies by using a county vehicle for personal trips, routinely taking it home without authorization, and failing to properly report a collision, according to findings released September 14 by the Office of the Inspector General (OIG).
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.
The Montgomery County Council will meet Tuesday, September 15, at 9 a.m. to present proclamations, hold a closed personnel session and consider a wide-ranging agenda that includes reaffirming James Hedrick’s appointment to the Planning Board following a veto by County Executive Marc Elrich. (more…)
Montgomery County Department of Police Major Crimes Division detectives are investigating the fatal shooting of 33-year-old Gaithersburg resident Nicholas Njuki following a confrontation with an unknown suspect early Sunday morning. (more…)
Reserve your spot for an after-hour event with multi-disciplinary artist Sky Hopinka, Thursday, Nov. 5, 6–9 PM. Experience monumental nature-inspired artworks in the Water’s Edge exhibition, make your own artwork to take home at the National Museum of the American Indian.
Sky Hopinka’s photo and video art—including This is a mnemonic for Truman Lowe in the museum’s collection—shares Truman Lowe’s interest in Indigenous homelands, cultural knowledge, and traditional practices. Hopinka contributed to the exhibition catalog for Water’s Edge: The Art of Truman Lowe, writing on Lowe’s lasting impact on his work. Hopinka joins the museum for this special after hours event featuring a screening of three of his short video works followed by a discussion with Rebecca Head Trautmann, Assistant Curator of Contemporary Art and exhibition curator, along with art-making activities, and time to enjoy Lowe’s work currently on view. Sky Hopinka has been widely recognized for his experimental short films and photo-based works. A MacArthur Fellow, Guggenheim Fellow, and Forge Project Fellow, his work has been shown in major film festivals, museums, and international exhibitions and is in numerous prominent museum collections. Hopinka is currently an assistant professor in the department of Art, Film, and Visual Studies at Harvard University.
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Your Saturday plans just got better. Join Craft Cart at Pinstripes North Bethesda for an afternoon of brunch, mimosas, bowling, and creativity.
Catch up over brunch, get a little competitive on the lanes, and create something to take home. Bring your friends or come solo—no crafting experience needed.
Your ticket includes:
Brunch
Mimosas
Bowling
One craft of your choice, with materials provided
The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Gun Crimes Unit is investigating a shooting that injured a 19-year-old woman at an illegal car meetup in Landover early Sunday morning.
4:21pm Update: All local lanes of northbound I-270 prior to Montrose Rd have reopened. Expect residual delays.
A collision involving several vehicles has closed all northbound local lanes of I-270 before Montrose Rd, according to an Alert Montgomery traffic advisory.
D.C. metro area-favorite MangoLina has made its Montgomery County debut, drawing a big turnout to its food truck at the Shell gas station at 2240 Veirs Mill Rd in Rockville’s Twinbrook area. A preview video can be seen below.
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Update: One small pet dog that had been missing following the Bethesda house fire was located but did not survive. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) fire investigators identified two possible ignition sources in the area where the fire originated: an electric scooter and a tennis ball server. Both devices are powered by lithium-ion batteries and were plugged in at the time of the fire. Investigators have not determined which device caused the fire.
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) shared an overview of reported calls for service for the weekend of September 11–13, 2026. Police noted that the summaries do not reflect all calls for service and that some incidents occurred before the reporting period.
Me Land Frederick has announced it will temporarily close for renovations beginning Thursday, September 17, with an anticipated reopening in December 2026.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) crews are battling a house fire in the Sonoma Rd., near Greentree Rd., in Bethesda following multiple 911 calls.