The Food Market, the popular restaurant concept from Chef Chad Gauss, has announced that its new Bethesda location will officially open for dinner service on Monday, June 29. (more…)
Drivers heading through Gaithersburg this evening should expect significant traffic impacts as the city prepares for SummerFest at Bohrer Park.
As technology advances faster than ever, cybersecurity and defense companies are competing for more than talent—they are seeking exceptional innovators with the expertise to create the next generation of products, services, and breakthrough technologies.
That combination of diverse and specialized talent, and proximity to customers is what positions Montgomery County, Maryland, as a strategic destination and a growing hub for defense, satellite communications, cybersecurity, and advanced manufacturing companies.
Thales Defense & Security, Inc.’s (TDSI) expansion is the latest example.
For more than six decades, TDSI, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Thales U.S.A, has supported critical national security missions, delivering advanced communications, intelligence, surveillance, and defense technologies to military and government customers around the world.
Last week, the company celebrated a significant expansion of its manufacturing operations in Clarksburg, Maryland.
Over the past year, TDSI also doubled its manufacturing floor footprint through a $4 million investment, expanding production capacity to support the company’s continued growth.
Today, TDSI employs approximately 675 people in Montgomery County, including roughly 250 manufacturing employees.
As demand for its technologies continues to grow, the company continues to expand and has added more than 225 positions locally over the past three years.
A leading U.S. supplier of tactical radio and SATCOM communications, including EW/SIGINT kits, tactical power, Helmet Mounted Cueing Systems (HMCS), mounted/dismounted EO/IR sensors, missile fusing, cyber protection technology and Anti-Submarine Warfare sonars, TDSI supports customers across the U.S. Armed Forces, including the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, Department of Homeland Security, other federal agencies, and global security partners. (more…)
As families across Montgomery County gear up for the July 4th holiday and a stretch of hot summer weather, many are turning to backyard inflatable pools as an easy way to cool off. But a local pediatric emergency physician is reminding parents that even small, portable pools can pose life-threatening dangers.
Signage is now up for Exclusive Bashes Balloon Bar, a balloon décor and event planning business coming to the Gaithersburg Square shopping center at 536 N. Frederick Ave. (more…)
This is a 2 day Celebration of Culture Through Art, Fashion, Business, Wellness, and Community
Step into a weekend where culture, creativity, entrepreneurship, and community come alive.
Montgomery County officials, community leaders and family members gathered Thursday in Silver Spring to unveil a commemorative plaque honoring the life and legacy of Charlotte Coffield, a longtime Lyttonsville community leader, civil rights advocate and historic preservation champion who died in September 2024 at the age of 91. (more…)
Maryland Announces $10 Million Program to Expand Access to Fresh Produce in High-Poverty Communities
Maryland is making $10 million available through a new Produce Rx grant program designed to increase access to fresh fruits and vegetables for residents with chronic health conditions while addressing food insecurity and childhood poverty. (more…)
Montgomery County Public Schools is celebrating the conclusion of the 2025-2026 school year by recognizing the accomplishments of the Class of 2026 and thanking students, families, educators and staff for another successful year.
Oak Barrel & Vine is now open at Muddy Branch Square in Gaithersburg, with a special grand opening weekend planned for Friday, July 10 through Sunday, July 12, according to store employees (photos below).
Workers across Montgomery County will see higher minimum wages beginning Tuesday, July 1, as the County’s annual inflation-based wage adjustment takes effect.
A new farmers market is in its soft opening phase in Potomac with a mission of bringing organic, chemical-free, and locally sourced products to the community.
A new independent bookstore has officially opened its doors in Laytonsville. The Brady Readery is now welcoming customers at 6860 Olney-Laytonsville Road, offering a selection of new and affordable used books, along with board games, educational children’s toys, and library-inspired décor.