Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a reported collision involving a vehicle rollover on the westbound lanes of MD 200 (Intercounty Connector) between Layhill Road and Georgia Avenue near Exit 8 in Silver Spring on Sunday morning. (more…)
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will host a virtual public meeting on Thursday, March 26 at 7pm to present proposed sidewalk improvements within the walksheds of Glen Haven Elementary School in Wheaton and Sligo Middle School in Silver Spring. (more…)
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.
Pulte Home Companies, LLC is seeking to redevelop Olney Golf Park with a 235-townhome community, according to the applicant’s initial pre-hearing statement filed in connection with a proposed zoning change for the 22-plus-acre property at 3414 Emory Church Road in Olney. The news was first reported by the Washington Business Journal.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded around 9:30 pm Saturday, March 14, to the area of Rockville Pike (MD 355) and Rollins Avenue in Rockville for a reported fuel spill involving a gasoline delivery truck. (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.”
Wednesday through Saturday, October 21-24, 2026, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, October 25, 2026, 2 p.m.
ASL Sign Interpreted Performance and Afterword discussion on Friday, October 23
Give A Hoot Comedy Club in Gaithersburg has surpassed a major milestone, raising more than $100,000 for nonprofit organizations since opening its doors in 2023. The club, located at 16143 Shady Grove Rd., opened on January 20, 2023 as Montgomery County’s first full-time comedy club. From the beginning, the venue was built around a simple mission known as “Comedy For the Community,” using live entertainment to raise money and awareness for local nonprofit organizations.
DC Water said emergency repairs to the Potomac Interceptor have been completed after 55 days of continuous work, allowing wastewater flow to return to the pipe and bypass pumps to be shut off. Officials said the change caused water levels in the C & O Canal to drop quickly as diverted wastewater drained out, and crews have now begun environmental cleanup efforts that include flushing the canal with freshwater, clearing debris, removing muck, and excavating contaminated soil. (more…)
A man was killed and a woman was critically injured following a two-vehicle collision early Sunday morning near the intersection of Woodfield Road and Glendalough Road in Gaithersburg. (more…)
The National Weather Service (NWS) is urging residents across the D.C. region to take Monday’s severe weather threat seriously after the Storm Prediction Center upgraded the area to a Moderate Risk, which is level 4 out of 5.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a two-vehicle collision with a rollover Saturday evening in Rockville that left two people injured. (more…)
The National Weather Service is warning that severe weather is likely to impact the region Monday, March 16, as a strong cold front moves through the area.
Montgomery County Public Schools has opened or reopened dozens of schools across the county over the last four decades as enrollment has grown and new communities have developed. According to the district’s latest Capital Improvements Program (CIP) and Master Plan, 62 schools were newly opened or reopened between 1985 and 2025, including 37 elementary schools, 19 middle schools, and 6 high schools.