The Montgomery County Police Department and Gaithersburg City Police responded to a non-contact shooting on Sunday night. (more…)
This past week, officials of National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced the names of more than 16,000 Semifinalists in the 71st annual National Merit Scholarship Program, which included more than 100 MCPS students.
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…)
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The calendar is already making its way through September, and the Friday night lights across Montgomery County are only getting brighter. Some teams are starting to define their identity, others are still searching for it, and a few are desperate to flip the script before the season slips away. Let’s break down this week’s slate.
Poolesville Day is set to return on September 20, 2025, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at Whalen Commons in Poolesville. This annual one-day, free event has been a cherished tradition for over 25 years, showcasing community spirit and providing a day of fun for all ages.
Join Us for StoryBox Comics Fair, a two-day festival celebrating local and independent comics authors!
Day 1 – Saturday, June 27th, 11-5pm @ DwightMess compound (805 Silver Spring Ave): Events are open to the public, admission is FREE. Featuring Special Guest Artists, gallery exhibitions, workshops, artist talks, a modeling session (suggested donation) and exhibitors, you can dig in to indie comics and also tour the compound, which features an extensive comics collection, a rare video collection, Risograph and screenprinting studios.
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Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn is expected to provide an update Monday afternoon on the status of starting quarterback Jayden Daniels following an injury sustained during Thursday night’s game against the Green Bay Packers.
For nearly a decade, Churchill football had struggled to get over the hump against Northwest. The Bulldogs had dropped eight of their last nine meetings with the Jaguars, including a heart-breaking 21–20 loss the last time these two clashed. But on Friday night in Germantown, Churchill rewrote the script in dramatic fashion.
If you have ever tried to park at a busy shopping center in Montgomery County, chances are you have had a frustrating experience. Over the years, we have heard from countless readers about which lots are the most chaotic, confusing, or downright dangerous. Based on that feedback and our own observations, here is an updated list of some of the worst offenders, in no particular order. (more…)
Montgomery County residents will soon have three more spots to grab their morning coffee and donuts. As we’ve previously reported, Dunkin’ is planning new locations in Derwood, along Norbeck Road in Rockville, and as part of the upcoming Rockshire Village redevelopment across from Wootton High School.
Montgomery County was awarded more than $2.1 million in Maryland Energy Administration grants during the first half of 2025 to fund clean energy, energy efficiency, and electric vehicle charging projects, with annual savings projected at $214,000 and reductions of nearly 1 million kilowatt-hours of electricity and over 500 tons of greenhouse gas emissions. (more…)
A new dining option blending Korean and Japanese flavors has opened its doors in Rockville. K BAP Express is now serving customers at 121B Congressional Lane, in the space that was most recently home to Pines of Rome Express. the carry-out and delivery focused offshoot of the beloved Bethesda Italian restaurant Closed its doors after less than two years in business.
Burtonsville residents and visitors are invited to mark their calendars for the 32nd annual Burtonsville Day, a beloved community tradition set to take place on Saturday, September 20th. This year’s celebration promises a full day of fun, food, and community spirit at the Marilyn J. Praisner Library & Community Rec Center. For the first time, the celebration will include a 3-on-3 basketball tournament (sign up here).