The Montgomery County Commission for Women has announced the winners of its ninth annual Girl Power Contest, which encourages residents to celebrate women’s achievements and impact in honor of Women’s History Month.
The Montgomery County Commission for Women has announced the winners of its ninth annual Girl Power Contest, which encourages residents to celebrate women’s achievements and impact in honor of Women’s History Month.
Chicken Salad Chick says its upcoming Olney location remains on track for a mid-July opening as excitement continues to build ahead of the restaurant’s debut.
A Maryland cheesesteak shop has earned national recognition, landing on Beli’s newly released list of the 12 best cheesesteaks in the United States.
Home to over 6,000 advanced technology companies working on the technologies of the future, spanning all the way from health-tech to quantum to clean energy to artificial intelligence, Montgomery County, Maryland, is earning global attention for its ability to attract investment and support companies in high-growth industries, including quantum, cyber, artificial intelligence, life sciences and more.
A top destination for companies in the innovation economy, it’s no surprise that leading brands choose to be here. With a unique combination of world-class talent, established infrastructure, and proximity to federal agencies and research institutions, this strategic location is home to 18 federal agencies and 36 federal research laboratories and some of the world most pioneering companies including Lockheed Martin, United Therapeutics, Hughes Network Systems, Vaisala Xweather, and X-energy. Additionally, the County offers a robust entrepreneurial ecosystem with private and publicly-owned incubators, accelerators and extensive opportunities for partnerships and collaborations—all of which enable startups and early-stage companies to have key strategic advantages and access to the capital and resources they need to grow and thrive.
Known for having one of the most highly educated workforces in the country with approximately one-third of its adult residents age 25 or older holding a master’s degree or higher, the County has a deep talent pool which ranks 5th highest in the technology sector, the 2nd highest concentration of PhDs in the country, and is home to approximately 90,000 technology professionals. The County also boasts top ranking public schools, the #1 community college in the state of Maryland, and proximity to over a dozen academic institutions, including the Universities at Shady Grove, which offers a consortium of nine public institutions on one campus located at Shady Grove. (more…)
Metro is joining the nationwide celebration of America’s 250th anniversary with the debut of special-edition vehicle wraps and commemorative Smart Trip cards on June 25.
Connect with neighbors, learn about Lafayette Federal, and grab fun giveaways! All while enjoying food from local Tacos Pretzel & Pizza Creations.
First 75 registrants can receive free food.*
Montgomery County will honor eight outstanding African American community leaders with Living Legend Awards during its annual Juneteenth celebration weekend.
A frightening situation at Farragut West Metro Station had a happy ending after a small dog became trapped in an escalator.
Montgomery County offices, libraries, recreation centers, courts and many government services will be closed on Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth, while public transit will operate on modified holiday schedules, parking will be free, outdoor pools will remain open, and trash and recycling collection will be delayed by one day. (more…)
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) is reporting a fiber-optic cable interruption that is affecting live monitoring of approximately 450 traffic signals in the southern half of Montgomery County.
A McLean, VA, resident claimed a $50,000 lottery prize after purchasing a $50,000 Cash scratch-off ticket at Brighton Beer & Wine in Gaithersburg.
Montgomery County Police are investigating a shooting that occurred Friday afternoon in the 1700 block of January Drive in White Oak.