A church property in Bethesda is drawing attention not just for its nearly $15 million asking price, but for how unusual it is in Maryland’s commercial real estate landscape.
Montgomery County Council committees are scheduled to meet on Wednesday, April 22, to review multiple components of the Fiscal Year 2027 Operating Budget, including funding for arts and humanities, Montgomery College, Montgomery County Public Schools, economic development programs, urban districts, and early childhood services.
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and Council President Natali Fani-González announced $1.2 million in Fiscal Year 2026 Nonprofit Security Grant Program funding for more than 90 organizations across the county.
In one of the most competitive labor markets in the country, Montgomery County is focused on winning the talent race by growing, attracting and retaining a highly skilled and specialized workforce, geared toward high-growth industries including life sciences, technology, satellite and advanced communications, and defense.
In today’s economy, where access to talent often determines where companies choose to locate or expand, Montgomery County leaders are focused on building and nurturing a talent pipeline that meets employer demand, not just today, but for years to come.
“At the end of the day, the number one concern of any company is whether we can give them the workforce they need tomorrow and for the next decade,” said Jared Smith, President and CEO of the Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC) during a recent panel discussion on Montgomery County’s talent pipeline. That long-term view is shaping how the County approaches education, workforce development, and business engagement. (more…)
Shiki Fusion is now open at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda, officially welcoming its first guests on Monday, April 20. We stopped by today for lunch to support the restaurant get an early look at the new Japanese and Thai fusion concept from the team behind Nan Xiang Soup Dumplings. The full video of the experience can be seen below.
The Silk Road carried more than spices—it carried stories. GastroSoul brings those stories to your table with a year-long supper series at 12 top DC Metro restaurants.
First stop: April 27 at Lao Sze Chuan in Rockville. Experience an exclusive 10-course, off-menu Chinese tasting dinner with the Cultural Attaché from the Chinese Embassy and world-renowned scholar Erin Liu.
Montgomery County Department of Police detectives have arrested three suspects in connection with a February 22, 2026 street takeover and car rally in Silver Spring that resulted in damage to two police cruisers.
MoCo’s Founding Farmers at 12505 Park Potomac Ave in Potomac has been named the best brunch spot in Maryland by Cheapism in its recently published list of “The Best Brunch in Every State.”
Montgomery County Police are seeking the public’s help in identifying three suspects connected to a commercial burglary at Montgomery County Oak Barrel & Vine in Germantown.
Montgomery County Police Department released its daily crime summary for April 20, 2026, outlining a series of incidents reported across multiple districts, including several vehicle thefts, robberies, and commercial burglaries.
The Montgomery County Council unanimously passed the ICE Out Act, legislation introduced by Evan Glass, which prohibits privately owned immigration detention facilities from operating in the county.
A Gaithersburg resident claimed a $50,000 prize on April 20 after winning on a scratch-off ticket, according to Maryland Lottery officials.
The Rockville City Police Department is now accepting applications for a new eight-week program designed to give residents a behind-the-scenes look at local law enforcement.