Montgomery County Public Schools says aging buildings and sharply rising construction costs are creating increasingly difficult decisions about how the school system invests in its facilities.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a vehicle fire in the 100 block of Quince Orchard Road, in front of Starbucks, on Sunday afternoon, October 18. (more…)
Montgomery County, Maryland, is building a growing presence in the clean energy economy, with companies developing technologies to support more reliable, efficient, and lower-carbon energy attracting steady investment. In September, Bethesda-based Centrus Energy Corp. raised $99.82 million through a secondary public offering, the latest news of a local clean energy company raising a significant amount of capital.
Centrus Energy, which employs over 460 people, supplies nuclear fuel and services to the nuclear power industry. Its latest capital raise highlights the importance of nuclear energy and domestic fuel capabilities as the United States explores ways to meet rising electricity demand and strengthen its energy supply chain.
Centrus’ secondary public offering follows Rockville-based X-energy’s recent IPO. The company, which develops small modular nuclear reactors and specialized fuel designed to provide reliable, low-carbon energy and has over 1,000 employees, completed an IPO in April that raised more than $1 billion, bringing global attention to the County’s clean energy ecosystem. The company also recently expanded its Montgomery County presence, adding approximately 24,000 square feet to its Gaithersburg headquarters.
Other Montgomery County companies are also addressing energy challenges from different angles. Rockville-based Liatris is developing high-performance insulation materials designed to improve building energy efficiency, while Rockville-based Chaberton Energy is developing sustainable infrastructure and renewable energy projects. In fact, Chaberton also earned a spot on the 2025 Inc. 5000 listing of America’s fastest-growing private companies.
As demand for reliable, clean energy solutions grows, Centrus Energy’s September capital raise is just one example of the investment flowing into companies in this expanding sector, one that Montgomery County is well positioned to compete in, with its deep talent pool and supportive infrastructure.
The National Weather Service has issued a Frost Advisory for Montgomery County and a Freeze Warning for Frederick and Carroll counties, with temperatures expected to fall into the low 30s early Monday morning.
Montgomery County Public Schools enrollment has declined by more than 4,000 students in one year and is projected to continue falling over the next decade, according to information presented to the Montgomery County Board of Education.
McMillan Pazdan Smith (MPS) is announcing its acquisition of Smolen Emr Ilkovitch Architects (SEI) of Rockville, Maryland. This partnership expands MPS’s presence into the U.S. Mid-Atlantic with a new studio and grows the reach of the firm’s K12 architecture, interior design, planning, and advisory practice to clients in Maryland, Northern Virginia, and the surrounding region. The addition reinforces the firm’s place among the top 25 K-12 architecture practices in the United States.
“We are excited to welcome SEI to the MPS firm family. The SEI team shares our commitment to purposeful and expert design and project execution, exceptional client service, and deep community–centered relationships and presence,” says Chad Cousins, CEO, McMillan Pazdan Smith. “Together, we will support the continued growth, vibrancy, and sustainability of the DMV region with long term community investments, and industry-leading design, planning, and advisory value.”
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“This little composition…is, alas, the final mortal sin of my old age. A little technique, a little heart, that is all.”
Gioachino Rossini’s "Petite Messe Solennelle" is neither little nor entirely solemn. Yet beneath the wit and irony of its title lies one of Rossini’s most personal creations, which blends the theatrical brilliance and unforgettable melodies of his comic operas—including extraordinary and virtuosic arias—with an almost uncharacteristic tenderness and spiritual depth.
Trioresto, a new Latin American food truck and stand, is is now open at 9426 Stewartown Road in Gaithersburg, in the space formerly occupied by Elias Taqueria. (more…)
With Halloween approaching, a horror movie featuring a Montgomery County native has found its way back into the spotlight.
Hank Dietle’s Tavern, located at 11010 Rockville Pike in Rockville, is Montgomery County’s oldest bar, with a history dating back to 1950. The historic tavern has become a longtime community gathering place, known for its dive bar atmosphere, live music and distinction of holding Montgomery County’s original beer and wine license, #001. (more…)
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Update: All lanes of northbound I-270 prior to MD-117 (Clopper Rd) have reopened. Expect residual delays.
A vehicle fire is causing significant delays on northbound I-270 in Gaithersburg Sunday morning, with multiple lanes blocked.
Smoke BBQ at 4858 Cordell Avenue in Bethesda has announced that today, Sunday, October 18, will be its final day in business, ending what the restaurant described as 14 years on Cordell Avenue. (more…)
Nature by Trejok, a woman-owned boutique in Rockville Town Square, is making a short move from 130 Gibbs St., Unit B, to Unit D at the same address. Beginning October 30, customers will find the shop in its new space in front of the Trader Joe’s parking lot.
WSSC Water is urging residents to keep at least a three-day emergency supply of water at home following last month’s power outage at the Potomac Water Filtration Plant that led to an essential-water-use-only request for nearly 2 million customers.