Nature Forward Appoints Pearce Executive Director
Alison Bidwell Pearce is the new executive director at Nature Forward in Chevy Chase. She takes over in January 2025, following the retirement of Lisa Alexander, who has served in that… Read More
Business
County’s Law Banning Gas in New Construction Challenged in Federal Court
Several industry groups filed a lawsuit against Montgomery County, challenging the proposed gas bans on new construction here. Washington Gas, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), the Maryland Building… Read More
New Apartments by Strathmore Metro Offer Affordable Housing
Standing next to the Grosvenor-Strathmore Metro station, the Ravel and Royale is Montgomery County’s newest development providing affordable housing. One of several WMATA projects this year, the two buildings mark… Read More
Local Cosmetics Business Collecting Donated Products for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
As October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a Germantown-based business is collecting beauty products to donate to local cancer support centers and survivors, per a release. Bluffajo Cosmetics launched the… Read More
State Legislators Host Job Fair Nov. 1
Looking for a job? Join Maryland Senator Will Smith and Delegates Lorig Charkoudian, David Moon and Jheanelle Wilkins at their upcoming job and resource fair on Nov. 1. Register with… Read More
Pike District Partnership to Host ‘Barks, Brews and BBQ’ in Bethesda
The Pike District Partnership (PDP) will host its third annual “Barks, Brews and BBQ” in North Bethesda, according to a press release. The event will have dog-friendly activities, live music,… Read More
Nonprofit Hosts ‘Take Your Legislator to Work Day’ for People with Disabilities in Rockville
As part of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, SEEC (Seeking Employment, Equality, and Community for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities) hosted Take Your Legislator to Work Day to highlight… Read More
New Biosafety Testing Facility Opens in Rockville
MilliporeSigma, the U.S. and Canada Life Science business of Merck KGaA, a German science and technology company, has opened a new $286 million biosafety testing facility in Rockville this week.… Read More
Senior and Assisted Living Hiring Event in Germantown
Work Source Montgomery is hosting a hiring event on Tuesday, Oct. 29, from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m at the American Job Center in Germantown at 12900 Middlebrook Road, on the first… Read More
Maryland Lottery Player Wins $100,000
A Maryland Lottery player won $100,000 from a scratch-off ticket purchased in Takoma Park, according to a press release. Maryland Lottery said the player won the Bingo X10 7th Edition… Read More
Kura Revolving Sushi Opens First Maryland Location in Rockville
Kura Revolving Sushi Bar will open its first Maryland location and third in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area Tuesday, Oct. 8 at 11:30 a.m. Soft opening hours from Oct. 5… Read More
The Success of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Montgomery County
In this powerful episode, Marianeli De Leon, MCM BIPOC & LGBTQIA+ Digital Storytelling Fellow, delves into the rich history and legacy of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Montgomery County… Read More