On Thursday night, Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) 5th District officers responded at 9:12 p.m. to a reported shooting in the 13000 block of Dovedale Way in Germantown. (more…)
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Four adults (originally reported as five by MCFRS) and a family dog were hospitalized following a serious house fire Wednesday evening in Bethesda that investigators say likely started near a Christmas tree.
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…)
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Neelsville Middle School has a short but layered history that mirrors the growth of the Germantown area and Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS).
Montgomery County lottery players had plenty to celebrate after Wednesday’s Christmas Eve Powerball drawing, which ended a record-breaking jackpot run and produced tens of thousands of winning tickets across Maryland.
Connect with neighbors, learn about Lafayette Federal, and grab fun giveaways! All while enjoying food from local Tacos Pretzel & Pizza Creations.
First 75 registrants can receive free food.*
The Village Mall (photos below) once stood at the heart of Montgomery Village, serving as a central gathering place for the community before eventually evolving into the shopping center that is now known as the Montgomery Village Center.
Four Maryland restaurants have earned national recognition after making Eater DC’s newly released list of the “Best Chinese Restaurants Around DC,” with three of the four located right here in Montgomery County and one in neighboring Prince George’s County.
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An update on the fire can be found here.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a house fire in the 10300 block of Fleming Avenue, off Grosvenor Lane, in Bethesda on Thursday, December 25.
A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for parts of Maryland and Northern Virginia as a mix of freezing rain and sleet is expected to move into the region on Friday, potentially impacting travel during the afternoon and evening hours.
A potential round of wintry weather remains on the forecast for parts of Maryland and Northern Virginia on Friday, though the latest guidance suggests the overall threat has shifted slightly north compared to earlier projections.
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Wednesday’s Christmas Eve Powerball drawing ended a record-breaking jackpot run and produced more than 136,000 winning tickets in Maryland, including a $100,000 winner in Annapolis, a $50,000 winning ticket sold at a 7-Eleven on Frederick Road in Germantown, and a $50,000 sold at the Safeway in Wheaton. Full details below courtesy MD Lottery: (more…)
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Watkins Mill Road and Route 355 in Gaithersburg on Thursday morning. (more…)