Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a rollover collision on Thursday, October 31, in Gaithersburg. (more…)
The Leesburg Police Department arrested a Takoma Park, Maryland man in connection with a series of retail thefts at several local businesses.
Four Montgomery County companies in the financial services, AI, biopharma, and clean tech industries raised just over $460 million across public offerings and private investment activity in June and July, signifying continued investor confidence in Montgomery County’s business ecosystem.
In June, Forbright, a Chevy Chase-based bank holding company with 545 employees, successfully completed its initial public offering on the Nasdaq. The D.C. region’s fastest-growing bank raised $142.2 million, valuing the company at approximately $950 million, marking not only a major milestone for the company but also for Montgomery County’s rapidly expanding financial services industry, which boasts companies spanning venture capital, private equity, financial technologies, and investment asset management.
Also in June, Bethesda-based Xometry announced a $225 million secondary public offering. Founded in Gaithersburg, the AI-powered manufacturing marketplace has become one of Montgomery County’s homegrown innovation economy success stories, connecting businesses with manufacturing capacity around the world through its intelligent digital platform. The additional capital will allow the company, which employs over 1,000 people, to continue expanding and investing in advanced manufacturing innovation.
Known as the anchor of the third-largest biopharma hub in the nation, it’s not surprising that life sciences companies in the County also continue to attract attention from investors. In July, RegenxBio, Inc., a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the development of gene therapy treatments, raised $90.04 million in its second public offering on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange. Located in Rockville with over 370 employees, RegenxBio is a leader in developing therapies for retinal, neuromuscular, and neurodegenerative diseases.
In clean tech, Arculus Solutions, a developer of hydrogen-barrier coatings designed to protect infrastructure from hydrogen embrittlement, raised $1.95 million of Seed-1 funding from undisclosed investors, putting the company’s pre-money valuation at $20.05 million. The company’s coatings can be used in various applications, such as hydrogen fuel cell pipelines, storage tanks and hydrogen-powered vehicles, enabling the energy industry to reduce the risk of accidents and improve safety. Based in Bethesda, Arculus is yet another example of Montgomery County’s growing position as a hub for clean tech, which is home to several leading clean tech companies, including X-energy and Liatris.
From innovative financial institutions and AI leaders to biopharma and clean tech companies that are developing technologies that are shaping to future, Montgomery County continues to remain a place where companies can start and scale quickly.
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Azaria Smith, a missing 13-year-old from Silver Spring.
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect wanted in connection to a burglary that occurred on Saturday, September 14 at Smoke Island in the 7900 block of Norfolk Ave in Bethesda. (more…)
On August 22, the New Neighbor Interfaith Alliance (NNIA) will host the 2026 Set Them Up for Success Volleyball Tournament and Family Fun Day from 9 am-4 pm at the Interdenominational Church of God in Gaithersburg, gathering volleyball teams, faith community members, and the public to raise funds to help recent refugees in Montgomery County attain independence.
An interfaith non-profit alliance of 37 faith communities and civic groups, NNIA raises funds to help resettled refugees with rental assistance, deferred medical care, English language skills and job placement. They also hope to expand their volunteer numbers to help more beneficiaries with job assistance, reliable transportation, and mentoring.
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The Montgomery County’s State’s Attorney’s Office has increased the prize amounts for its second annual “Speak Up, Save a Life” Student Video PSA Contest, which invites middle and high school […]
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The Montgomery County Police Department have announced the arrest of a Washington, D.C. man for a series of thefts at the Brooks Brothers store in Chevy Chase, where he stole merchandise from February 2023 to August 2024. According to 2D Commander Amy Daum, the total loss over time was more than $53,000.
Go to Suspect Charged with Stealing Over $50,000 in Merchandise from Brooks Brothers Store
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Gaithersburg’s Rio Lakefront is hosting its annual “Light Up the Lakefront” event on Saturday, December 7th from 5pm-7pm that will feature a fireworks display over the lake.
According to the Maryland Police, the Maryland Car Rally Task Force, in collaboration with local police, disrupted six unlawful exhibition driving events across Prince George’s and Anne Arundel counties on Saturday night, resulting in multiple arrests and the recovery of a stolen Chevrolet Corvette.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a two-alarm fire in the 3500blk of Peartree Ct in Aspen Hill around 9:45am on Thursday morning.
Montgomery County to Honor Veterans Day with Ceremonies, Operation Green Light, and Expanded Tribute
Montgomery County will honor Veterans Day with “Operation Green Light,” several local ceremonies, and an expanded virtual tribute to veterans on November 11, encouraging residents to participate in events and share veteran stories on the county’s website. (more…)
Montgomery County’s Remembrance and Reconciliation Month, led by the Commission on Remembrance and Reconciliation, returns in November with community events highlighting the 160th anniversary of Maryland’s Emancipation Day and key moments in African American history, aiming to foster understanding, healing, and unity across the county. (more…)