Today: December 1, 2025
Across the DC region, nonprofits, churches, and volunteers are stepping up with free Thanksgiving meals, grocery distributions, and volunteer drives aimed at residents squeezed by high costs and the prolonged federal shutdown. Organizers say demand is at some of the highest levels…
What’s Happening Right Now Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents are conducting traffic stops and establishing checkpoints across Washington, DC. Recent reports documented enforcement activity on Canal Road in November, with vehicles being seized. DC police officers have been directed to alert ICE…
Maryland’s Largest Private Capital Investment: AstraZeneca  to Expand Manufacturing with $2 Billion Commitment Governor Wes Moore announced on November 21, 2025, that AstraZeneca, a global biopharmaceutical company, will invest $2 billion to expand its manufacturing footprint across Maryland. The investment represents the largest…
Breaking Down Barriers: How Prince George’s County Is Expanding Access to Opioid Treatment An Epidemic Demanding Action Prince George’s County faces a serious and persistent opioid crisis. The county records more than one overdose daily, reflecting the severity of substance use disorder…
Federal Shutdown and Policy Uncertainty Threaten Healthcare Access for Montgomery County Residents Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich warned that rising Affordable Care Act (ACA) premiums combined with federal policy uncertainty pose a critical threat to healthcare coverage for thousands of county residents.…
Food Security Gap: Federal Shutdown Compounds Food Insecurity Crisis in Montgomery County During a November 12, 2025 media briefing, Montgomery County officials identified a critical gap in food assistance affecting approximately 100,000 residents—working families who earn too much to qualify for federal Supplemental…
On October 21, 2025, over 1,000 entrepreneurs, executives, investors, and ecosystem supporters convened at The Hotel at the University of Maryland for the highly anticipated TEDCO EXPO 2025—the 11th annual gathering of the Maryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO). The event, widely recognized…
Montgomery County Council held a public hearing October 28 on Expedited Bill 31-25, legislation that would require landlords to notify tenants at least 14 days before carrying out a scheduled eviction.​ The bill, introduced by Councilmember Kristin Mink with support from council…
It’s a cozy Friday morning in Silver Spring, and I’m headed out for a long-overdue catch-up with my friend, Gina. She’d insisted we meet at a new café she’d been meaning to try—Prime Coffee and Bakery, tucked neatly into the heart of…
Montgomery County welcomed a modern vision of automotive luxury as Lexus Silver Spring opened its doors after a multi-million-dollar transformation. On September 19, 2025, the Grand Reopening Lexus Silver Spring was hosted by DARCARS Automotive Group and the Darvish family—unveiling a sophisticated new setting…
