Dukem Ethiopian Restaurant, a longtime fixture at 1114-1118 U Street NW in Washington, D.C., has announced that it will close after nearly 30 years in business. The restaurant’s final day […]
Below you’ll see the most recent updates or final scores of the 2026 week 5 MCPS football games. The scores will be updated as we receive them. If a score isn’t listed, it’s because we haven’t yet received a report from the game that we can confirm. An ‘F’ signifies the score is confirmed as being final:
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:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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9:23pm Update: All lanes of southbound MD-119 (Great Seneca Hwy) at Muddy Branch Rd have reopened. Expect residual delays.
All southbound lanes of MD-119 (Great Seneca Hwy) are closed at Muddy Branch Rd due to a traffic incident, according to an Alert Montgomery notification.
Maryland spa Even Keel Wellness Spa is offering a free day of care for anyone living with cancer as part of its Breast Cancer Awareness Month initiatives.
A Bison Celebration is part of the Smithsonian Institution’s commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. The Bison Celebration will be a full day event that brings together organizations, scholars, scientists and filmmakers to celebrate the past, present, and future of North America’s largest land mammal. Through captivating films and thought-provoking panel discussions, the museum will explore the bison’s vital role in restoring grassland ecosystems and its deep spiritual connection to Tribal nations.
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Experience the incredible flavors of Japan at Wegmans Rockville Sushi Fest. Enjoy expertly crafted, made-to-order sushi prepared by our talented sushi chefs, along with fresh Bluefin Tuna cuttings daily at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. and King Salmon cuttings throughout the day. Explore unique sushi varieties, discover authentic Japanese products throughout the store, sample customer favorites, and learn more about the craftsmanship and freshness that make Wegmans sushi special. Whether you're a longtime sushi enthusiast or trying something new, Sushi Fest offers a delicious experience for the whole family.
The Montgomery County Council is seeking applicants for upcoming vacancies on the Advisory Commission on Policing (ACP), with applications due by 5pm Monday, November 2. (more…)
WSSC Water’s focus is now shifting from the immediate response to fully restoring the Potomac Water Filtration Plant to normal operations after the essential-water-use-only request was lifted for all 1.9 million customers in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties. (more…)
Montgomery County Football Top 10 (MCPS only, prior to week 5 games):
The U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit Thursday against the State of Maryland, Montgomery County, Prince George’s County and state officials challenging laws that restrict federal law enforcement officers from wearing face coverings and require officers to display identification. (more…)
Guinness Open Gate Brewery in Halethorpe will permanently close on Sunday, November 1, ending an eight-year run for the Guinness destination just outside Baltimore. (more…)
Honeygrow will open its second Montgomery County location in Silver Spring on Friday, October 9, the Philadelphia-based fast-casual restaurant announced. (more…)
An auction is now live for the contents of The Hunter’s Hound in Chevy Chase, which closed permanently on September 3, nearly five years after opening in December 2021.