Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced a $149.7 million multistate settlement with Mercedes-Benz USA and Daimler AG resolving allegations that the companies used illegal diesel emissions defeat devices that misled consumers and caused vehicles to emit unlawful levels of nitrogen oxides.
No, Shakey’s and Farrell’s aren’t actually returning to Montgomery County. But for a brief moment, it felt like MoCo had collectively time-traveled.
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…)
The Poolesville Area Chamber of Commerce will hold a community rally to support reopening White’s Ferry on Tuesday, December 30, at 2 p.m. The rally marks the fifth anniversary of the ferry’s closure and aims to highlight its importance to local businesses and the regional economy.
Much of Maryland and Northern Virginia could see snow, sleet, or freezing rain late this week (specifically December 26th), though forecasters caution that confidence remains low as the storm system is still several days away.
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The Rockville City Police Department has officially welcomed its newest officer to the force, and she has four legs and very long ears.
Samsung Biologics announced plans to acquire GSK’s Human Genome Sciences manufacturing facility in Rockville, Maryland, marking its first U.S.-based manufacturing site, with the transaction expected to close by the end of the first quarter of 2026.
Police are warning residents about a growing scam involving fake QR code stickers placed in public spaces, designed to trick people into giving up personal information or money.
Grammy-winning rapper Cardi B made a surprise stop at Montgomery Mall in Bethesda this afternoon, drawing plenty of attention from shoppers and employees. We were sent a photo of Cardi B during her visit, where she posed with Nordstrom employee Lauren Luber Pashkoff.
A major donation from a local automotive group is helping eliminate student meal debt for hundreds of Montgomery County families.
Federal Realty Investment Trust announced this week that it has completed the sale of Pallas at Pike & Rose in North Bethesda, marking a major Montgomery County transaction as part of a broader $170 million asset sale.
Montgomery County has issued an Extreme Cold Alert from Monday, December 22 at 10pm until Tuesday, December 23, at 8am. Wind chills are expected to fall below 32°F, and residents are advised to dress in layers and take precautions if spending extended time outdoors. (more…)