Moore Calls on Marylanders to Mobilize
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore called the past six weeks since Donald Trump became President “worse than anything we could have anticipated.” It has resulted in “tens of thousands of layoffs”… Read More
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White Oak Medical Center Expands
Adventist Healthcare White Oak Medical Center in Silver Spring is growing. Last week, the hospital opened a new unit on its eighth floor. The unit will provide 30 more beds.… Read More
In State of the State, Gov. Moore Pledges to Shrink Deficit, Grow Maryland
During his third State of the State, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore pledged to improve schools, grow the workforce and increase affordable housing. He discussed his three pillars. They are investing… Read More
‘Mass Layoffs’: Marriott to Cut Over 800 Jobs
This story was updated with additional comments Marriott International, Inc., headquartered in Bethesda, announced Sunday they will lay off 833 employees as part of “mass layoffs” effective Jan. 3, 2025… Read More
‘After So Many Years,’ Gaithersburg Council Approves Lakeforest Redevelopment Plan
Gaithersburg City Councilmembers approved the Lakeforest redevelopment plan at their Thursday evening meeting. Calling it “a huge win for the city,” Councilmember Neil Harris announced that the former enclosed shopping… Read More
Explore Job Openings at County’s Oct. 9 Career Expo
Montgomery County is hosting a career fair and hiring expo Wednesday, Oct. 9, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Silver Spring Civic Building, 1 Veterans Plaza. The event… Read More
Mayor Ashton, City of Rockville Striving to ‘Rise Together’
The City of Rockville soon will unveil its new logo – Rise Together – in its continuing effort to recover from the pandemic. “The future is bright, and I know… Read More
Career Open House Hosted by County Set for Aug. 14
Montgomery County will host a career open house for job seekers age 18 and over. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 14, in the… Read More
Economic Indicators Show County Still Recovering from Pandemic
Montgomery County’s unemployment rate was 2.6% in March, which is .8% above March of 2023, according to The Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation and Montgomery Planning. Those two organizations issued a… Read More
BlueHalo Moving to Larger Space in Germantown
BlueHalo, a Rockville global defense company, is expanding to Germantown from its current location in Rockville. The company is moving into a new 57,000-square-foot facility in 2025 and is expected… Read More
Council Looks to ‘Jumpstart the Economy’ with $20 Million Dollar Fund
Montgomery County Councilmembers unanimously approved a $20 million allocation to “jumpstart the local economy,” explained Council Vice President Kate Stewart Tuesday. With 25,000 fewer jobs throughout Montgomery County than in… Read More
Council Announces $20 Million Job Creation Stimulus
Montgomery County Council President Andrew Friedson announced a $20 million economic stimulus plan Monday that aims to create up to 1,000 new jobs. The J.O.B.S. (Jobs, Opportunities and Business Support)… Read More