Aldi has removed self-checkout lanes at several Montgomery County locations, including stores in Germantown and Montgomery Village. (more…)
Governor Wes Moore announced that Maryland will provide free MARC and Commuter Bus service to federal workers during the ongoing government shutdown, allowing anyone with a federal ID to ride at no cost until the shutdown ends. (more…)
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…)
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 4th District Investigative Section are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Genelly Michelle Cruz Calero, a missing 19-year-old. (more…)
One of the biggest highlights at this year’s Chevy Chase Fire Department Open House was a stunning Lego replica of Fire Station 707. The detailed creation captured the attention of both kids and adults alike. (more…)
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Washington DC’s celebrated Indian restaurant Rasika has been named one of the most essential and influential restaurants in America by Eater. The publication released its “All-Time Eater 38” list this week, honoring what it calls “the most essential and influential restaurants in America of the past 20 years.” Rasika, which opened in 2005 in Penn Quarter, was praised for redefining Indian dining in the United States through its balance of tradition, innovation, and accessibility.
Last year, Atlantic Union and Olney-based Sandy Spring Bank announced that they had entered into a definitive merger agreement for Atlantic Union to acquire Sandy Spring in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $1.6 billion. The acquisition was completed on April 1, 2025, creating the largest regional bank headquartered in the lower Mid-Atlantic. (more…)
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 3rd District Investigative Section are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Robert McKendree, a missing 54-year-old. (more…)
Momiji Sushi Izakaya & Japanese Eatery, is set to open in Silver Spring, taking over the space that was the longtime home of Cubano’s. The restaurant has a hearing for its liquor license with Montgomery County’s ABS on Thursday, November 6th.
A Virginia woman won $1 million on ascratch-off ticket purchased at Annapolis Wine and Spirits on Forest Drive in Annapolis, MD. Full story below courtesy MD Lottery: (more…)
On Monday, October 20, the Montgomery County Council’s Transportation and Environment Committee will review Bill 24-25, which proposes repealing the County’s existing Transportation Demand Management program to create a more flexible and accountable approach. Later that day, the Planning, Housing and Parks Committee will continue its review of the University Boulevard Corridor Plan, which outlines updated land use, zoning, and transportation recommendations for the corridor from Silver Spring to Wheaton. (more…)
A Rockville federal employee won a $128,772 jackpot on October 12 after purchasing a winning ticket from Aspen Shell in Rockville. Full story below courtesy MD Lottery: (more…)