With the upcoming closure of Six Flags in Bowie, MD, attention is turning to the new Kalahari Resort under construction in Spotsylvania, VA. The site is located less than 75 miles south of Washington, D.C., and about 80 miles from central Montgomery County, MD. (more…)
The Montgomery County Department of Police will host “Operation Etch and Catch,” a free catalytic converter etching and painting event for county residents on Sunday, August 17, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Fitzgerald Auto Mall in North Bethesda.
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…)
For many soccer fans, the weekend is defined by early mornings, fresh pints, and the communal roar of a Premier League match. And according to a recent list from The Washington Post, two Maryland establishments (both in Montgomery County) are among the best spots in the DC area to get that authentic match-day experience.
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.
Call Your Mother, the DC-based “Jew-ish” deli, is making a return to Bethesda with a new, permanent location downtown at 4828 St. Elmo Ave. The space was most recently home to Hardwood Artisans and was also previously home to Design Eithin Reach and Johnny Rockets.
The Virginia Lottery announced on Thursday that the largest jackpot in state history has officially been claimed by an anonymous winner from our neighboring state, Virginia. The single winning ticket, which secured the $348 million Mega Millions jackpot from the June 27 drawing, was presented to Lottery officials at their Richmond headquarters.
Goldie Hawn, a Hollywood icon with a career spanning over five decades, began her journey to stardom right here in Montgomery County. Her name is often among the first mentioned when discussing celebrities from our area.
Traveling across the state this weekend? Below is a listing of traffic alerts issued in the last week. Please click the links to see how it will impact your travel if you plan to be in these areas.
As we prepare for the leaves begin their autumnal shift in a few weeks, anticipation is building for the return of a local Halloween legend. Markoff’s Haunted Forest, a staple of spooky season in Dickerson, is gearing up for its 33rd year of delivering spine-tingling scares starting October 3rd.
Sansone Group, based in St. Louis, in partnership with Silver Spring-based Priseda, acquired a 214,000 SF Tier 4 data center located at 12401 Prosperity Dr. in White Oak/Silver Spring MD for $29 million, according to Biz Journals.