Updated to reflect that Mattress Warehouse will be taking over one half of the space that was previously home to Buca Di Beppo.
A new Chase Bank branch is planned for the space currently occupied by Mattress Warehouse at 178 Kentlands Boulevard in Gaithersburg, according to the Kentlands Market Square leasing brochure. The document lists Chase as the incoming tenant for the high-visibility corner space.
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…)
Moby Dick is offering free lunch sandwiches to federal employees every weekday from 11am-2pm. The local chain has Montgomery County locations in Bethesda, Burtons, Gaithersburg, Germantown, Olney, Potomac, Rockville, and Wheaton. (more…)
The Montgomery County Council will meet on Tuesday, Oct. 28 at 9 a.m. to present proclamations recognizing Cybersecurity Awareness Month and Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, followed by a vote on Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) 25-11, which would create a process for approving temporary telecommunications facilities. (more…)
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The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services’ Child Care Support Services honored ten local early childhood professionals at the third annual Early Care and Education Excellence Awards, selected from over 250 nominations across six award categories.
Update: The owner of Gyroland says no final decision has been made yet on the restaurant’s future. We were previously told by an employee that it would close by the end of the year after hearing from several readers that they were told the same. We’ll keep following this story. Original report below:
Gyroland, the popular Greek fast-casual restaurant located at 1701 Rockville Pike in Rockville’s Shops at Congressional Village shopping center, plans to close by this winter, according to a restaurant representative.
Outback Steakhouse has closed its Downtown Silver Spring location just a year and a half after opening, according to Source of the Spring.
Montgomery County Council President Kate Stewart and councilmembers will hold a press conference on Tuesday, Oct. 28 at 1 p.m. to announce a proposed $7.75 million Public Service Support Resolution to aid residents and nonprofits affected by the federal government shutdown, with introduction on Nov. 4 and a public hearing and vote on Nov. 18. Community leaders, including the heads of Manna Food Center and MoCo Pride Center, will discuss local needs and services. (more…)
Updated to reflect Mattress Warehouse will take over the space rather than Mattress Firm.
Another piece of the puzzle has fallen into place for the former Buca Di Beppo space in Gaithersburg’s Kentlands. Just days after it was confirmed that Tatte Bakery & Café would be opening in half of the building, we’ve learned that Mattress Warehouse will occupy the other half.
Montgomery County will participate in the national “Operation Green Light” initiative leading up to Veterans Day to honor veterans and raise awareness of local and national resources available to those who have served. From Nov. 4–11, the County will light public buildings in green, host community events and ceremonies, and unveil a Ride On bus tribute while encouraging residents and businesses to display green lights in recognition of veterans. (more…)
Geno’s Steaks, the Philadelphia restaurant known for its cheesesteaks, plans to open its first Maryland location at Power Plant Live! in downtown Baltimore in early 2026, according to WMAR-2 News. The new spot will mark the brand’s first expansion into the state. (more…)