Mi Casa Taqueria is now open at 9017 Gaither Road in Gaithersburg. (more…)
The Gaithersburg Book Festival is accepting submissions for its 2027 High School Poetry Contest, which asks students to share their perspectives on the theme “The Things We Carry.”
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.
Montgomery County Department of Police are seeking the public’s assistance with locating Tenease Callands, and are concerned for her welfare. (more…)
Sardi’s Peruvian Chicken will hold a grand opening celebration for its newest Frederick location on Wednesday, Aug. 26.
Butchers Alley is ten years old! To celebrate we’re throwing a can’t-miss cookout on Saturday August 29th from 11am-2pm. We’ll be grilling up free handcrafted burgers for the first 150 customers, tasting some of our favorite products and we’ve got a few fantastic raffle prizes for you like a $100 catering gift card, a free paella party for four and a butcher's pick bundle of our favorite cuts.
We’ll see you Saturday August 29th from 11am-2pm for great burgers, good times and celebration of 10 years of Butchers Alley!
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is facing an estimated $3 billion in deferred maintenance needs as the district works to maintain 211 active facilities encompassing approximately 26.5 million square feet of educational space. (more…)
Maryland has launched a new $3 million initiative aimed at expanding the state’s nursing workforce by providing zero-interest loans to students pursuing associate degrees in nursing. (more…)
Burtonsville Day will return on Saturday, September 19, at the Marilyn J. Praisner Library and Community Recreation Center.
Go to Burtonsville Day Returns September 19 With Parade, Festival and Community Activities
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Construction appears to be nearing completion at the upcoming Shake Shack in Downtown Bethesda, and an employee at the location shared that the restaurant will likely open by the end of summer (summer ends on September 22 this year).
Chicken Salad Chick is now aiming for an early September opening at its upcoming Olney location.
Coming soon signage is now up at the future SWTHZ location in the Kentlands that we reported had leased a space in April. An opening timeframe has not yet been announced. (more…)
Montgomery County health and animal services officials are reminding residents to avoid contact with wildlife after a beaver found dead near Seneca Creek State Park tested positive for rabies.