The City of Rockville has announced that the Rockville Metro station area has officially been designated by the state of Maryland as a transit-oriented development, a move expected to support long-term growth, economic development, and expanded housing opportunities. The designation follows a unanimous vote by the Mayor and Council in December to support the initiative.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service is rolling out a new fleet of command vehicles designed to strengthen incident command operations across the county.
The new vehicles will serve MCFRS’s five battalions, which provide incident command coverage across more than 500 square miles and help protect more than one million residents and visitors each day.
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.
Montgomery County Police shared a summary of reported incidents from March 19, 2026, highlighting a mix of property crimes and violent offenses across several areas of the county.
Metro Access customers now have a new way to book and manage rides at any hour of the day. As of Wednesday, March 18, callers to Metro Access are first connected to a new 24/7 digital assistant designed to handle common requests without the need to wait for a live agent. The system can help customers book trips, cancel rides, and check trip status immediately, while still offering the option to transfer to a live representative when additional assistance is needed.
GAITHERSBURG, MD.: Fit Club, a boutique personal training studio specializing in 15 minute adaptive resistance strength training, has officially opened its second location in the Kentlands at 60 Market Street, Suite 213, Gaithersburg. The new studio brings Fit Club’s personalized, coach-led training to residents of Kentlands, Lakelands and the surrounding Gaithersburg community.
Fit Club offers one-on-one ultra effective and efficient strength training sessions built around each client’s goals, schedule and fitness level. Every session is led by a certified trainer in a private, focused setting that suits beginners and experienced athletes alike. Fit Club’s state-of-the-art adaptive resistance technology adjusts in real time to your ability, so each movement is controlled, efficient, and tailored to you. This is strength training built for real life. No crowded gym floor. No long hours at the gym. No guesswork. Just personalized coaching in a comfortable private studio.
“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.
Montgomery County police said one person is in custody Friday morning following a series of crashes involving a stolen U-Haul truck in North Bethesda. (more…)
WSSC is continuing to work on reports of a collapsed 30-inch sewer main on Dawon Farm Rd. in Germantown, with crews operating around the clock as repairs move into their second day.
Many in Montgomery County are already well aware of the burgers coming out of Sunshine General Store in Brookeville. Now, that local favorite is getting statewide recognition. This past summer, Tasting Table named the Sunshine Burger the “Absolute Best Burger” in Maryland, putting a spotlight on the longtime staple along Georgia Avenue (video of the burger below).
The Crêpe Shoppe, which opened at 202 Ellington Blvd in Gaithersburg’s Downtown Crown in October 2025, has announced it has relocated to 230 Crown Park Ave, the former location of Cinnaholic, and will reopen on Wednesday, March 25. (more…)
March marks Colon Cancer Awareness Month, and a MedStar Health gastroenterologist based in Olney is helping highlight widespread confusion about when Americans should be screened for colorectal cancer.
The City of Gaithersburg has secured $1 million in federal funding to support pedestrian safety improvements in Olde Towne, with a focus on making streets safer for students and residents.
Breads Unlimited and Pizza has announced it will open its new location at 10303 Kensington Pkwy in Kensington on Saturday, April 11. (more…)