A Maryland Lottery player is holding a winning Racetrax ticket worth $106,220 after correctly predicting the exact order of the top four horses in a race at a Rockville 7-Eleven. (more…)
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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 Winning Formula, a new book documenting the remarkable history of Seneca Valley High School football, is now available to purchase.
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The Germantown Flea Market will take place on Saturday, June 6, from 8 am to 1 pm at the MARC rail commuter lot at Germantown Road and Bowman Mill Drive. (more…)
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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Grab your costume and join us for Halloween on the Green at Cabin John Village. From 11AM – 1PM, kids and families can enjoy a fun-filled foam party, live music, face painting, balloon art, crafts and more! Celebrate spooky season with friends and family!
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded at approximately 7:57pm on Sunday to a house fire in the 18800 block of Cross Country Lane in Gaithersburg. (more…)
Potomac Village ice cream shop Sprinkles has announced it will permanently close at the end of June, ending a nearly four-decade run in the community. (more…)
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Rockville Pride is scheduled for 2 pm to 5 pm on Sunday, June 7 at Rockville Town Square. The event will feature community engagement and activities celebrating inclusion and diversity. (more…)
A horse rescued by firefighters Sunday afternoon at Patuxent River State Park in Brookeville is expected to recover after becoming trapped on a pedestrian bridge. (more…)
Graduation season is almost here, and one local ice cream shop is giving the Class of 2026 a sweet way to celebrate.
Bruster’s Real Ice Cream at 18519 N. Frederick Ave. in Gaithersburg has announced a special graduation promotion for local graduates on Friday, June 12. Throughout the day, members of the Class of 2026 who visit the shop wearing their cap and gown will receive a free menu item of their choice.
Montgomery County native Josh Hart is preparing for the biggest stage of his basketball career as the New York Knicks get set to compete in the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999.
After more than 18 years with The Washington Post, the Capital Weather Gang announced Sunday that it is leaving the newspaper and returning to its roots as an independent weather outlet under the name Capital Weather.