More than 30,000 Marylanders have added a voluntary butterfly symbol to their driver’s license or identification card during the first year of Eric’s ID Law, which is designed to alert law enforcement and first responders that a person may have a hidden or non-apparent disability. (more…)
The Frederick County Health Department (FCHD) announced Friday that a stray kitten found near Loys Station Park on Old Frederick Road in Rocky Ridge tested positive for rabies. (more…)
Economic development is crucial to the economic vitality of a community, creating quality jobs, and expanding economic mobility for residents. This week, Montgomery County and the Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC) are celebrating Maryland Economic Development Week, an initiative developed by the Maryland Economic Development Association (MEDA) to increase understanding of the contribution economic development has to the state’s business climate, job retention and growth, tax base, and the overall quality of life in Maryland.
“Economic development is one of the few revenue generators for Montgomery County. In fact, for every $1 invested in Montgomery County through MCEDC, the return is $11.48 in County revenue, which supports funding for schools, public infrastructure, and public services.” said Jared Smith, President & CEO of MCEDC. “We continue to see momentum in the County, and a clear commitment to improve its economic competitiveness. Recent initiatives like the Job Creation Project ZTA, which will streamline permitting for development projects that are in Montgomery County’s key industries, and the authorization of the County’s first TIF for Viva White Oak are strong indicators of how public and private sectors can work together to accelerate economic growth.”
This year so far, Montgomery County companies in high-growth industry sectors have attracted almost $2 billion in venture capital, private equity, public offerings, and other funding. Many local businesses across research & development, climate intelligence, and defense and security have also celebrated milestones and continue to invest in the County, including:
Rockville-based Supernus Pharmaceuticals, which announced a merger with Viginia-based Indivior Pharmaceuticals. Supernus’ headquarters in Rockville will serve as the company’s global headquarters.
Clarksburg-based Thales Defense & Security (TDSI) celebrated a significant expansion of its manufacturing operations. Over the past year, TDSI doubled its manufacturing floor footprint through a $4 million investment, expanding production capacity to support the company’s continued growth. Today, TDSI employs approximately 675 people in Montgomery County, including roughly 250 manufacturing employees.
Global Alliant is a technology firm focused on providing innovation IT and software solutions to federal, state, and local agencies. Based in Rockville, Maryland, Global Alliant has continued to scale operations quickly and with the support of MCEDC, recently made a push to hire 75 new employees. MCEDC staff worked with the company to connect them to local resources such as WorkSource Montgomery and to educate them about incentive programs.
Taiwan-based global pharmaceutical company and contract development manufacturing organization (CDMO) Bora Pharmaceuticals established operations in Montgomery County through its acquisition of MacroGenics’ GMP manufacturing operations and biologics manufacturing facility in Rockville. The $122.5 million transaction includes a state-of-the-art biologics manufacturing facility and associated operations that will expand Bora’s U.S. manufacturing footprint and strengthen its end-to-end biologics services platform.
Finnish climate intelligence leader Vaisala Xweather opened a new location in Gaithersburg, MD, its first in the Mid-Atlantic region. Previously operating largely as a remote workforce, Vaisala Xweather employees are now based in Montgomery County.
Germantown-based Seraxis announced a merger with Ontario-based biotech company Sernova Biotherapeutics to pursue a Type 1 diabetes cure. The new company, BetaNova Therapeutics, will be based in Germantown and plans to hire 25 more employees.
Together, these developments reflect a period of continued investment in Montgomery County, creating new opportunities for businesses and residents.
Six people were accounted for and uninjured after two jet skis flipped in the Potomac River near Riley’s Lock on Friday, prompting a swift water rescue response from Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS).
Washington Spirit defenders Élisabeth Tsé and forward Rosemonde Kouassi have been called up to their respective national teams for international matches this month.
The National Museum of the American Indian’s Native Cinema Showcase is an annual celebration of the best in Native film. The festival celebrates the best of Indigenous film, spanning documentaries, features, animations, and short-format films by Indigenous filmmakers from across the Western Hemisphere and Arctic.
Event location
Fort Hunt Park
8999 Fort Hunt Rd
Alexandria, Virginia 22308
Join Breast Cancer Collective for the 2026 Walk to Bust Cancer on Sunday, October 18, at Fort Hunt Park in Alexandria.
Walk alongside survivors, caregivers, friends, families, and neighbors for an uplifting community event supporting access to breast cancer screening and care across the DMV.
Walk to Bust Cancer brings our community together to turn hope into action and help expand access to timely breast health care. Register to walk, gather your team, and join us at Fort Hunt Park.
Chip City has announced the permanent closure of all of its locations, months after the New York-based cookie chain closed its only Maryland store.
Nearly 90,000 Montgomery County students received grocery assistance through Maryland’s SUN Bucks program this summer, the second-highest total of any jurisdiction in the state. (more…)
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announced the appointment of six attorneys to judgeships in Montgomery County, including two to the Circuit Court and four to the District Court. (more…)
Below is an updated look at the latest retail and dining changes at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda, including new restaurants, specialty shops, and brand relocations.
MCPD shared its daily crime summary for October 1, which includes multiple vehicle thefts across the county, an aggravated assault involving gunfire in Silver Spring, residential burglaries, and a reported weapons offense in Germantown. The incidents are organized by police district below.
Montgomery County Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian collision in Aspen Hill that resulted in the death of 62-year-old Saijuan Chen of Rockville. (more…)
Starbucks has permanently closed its location at Clarksburg Premium Outlets at 22705 Clarksburg Rd.