Dundalk, Maryland’s own Deli-ish (@delibaltimore), a modern New York-style delicatessen, has taken top honors at the 2025 Montgomery County Fair Foodie Awards. In their very first year as a vendor, Deli-ish wowed judges and fairgoers alike, securing the coveted “Best Overall” award for their exceptional Reuben sandwich.
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A severe traffic alert was issued this evening at 6:46 PM for Montgomery County, warning drivers of a significant road closure on MD-650 (New Hampshire Ave). All lanes are currently closed from MD-97 (Georgia Ave) to Sapling Ridge Ln in Brookeville due to a major traffic incident. The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is actively investigating the collision, which has been confirmed as fatal.
While Washington DC boasts a vibrant culinary scene, neighboring Maryland is proving to be a serious contender, especially for those in search of the perfect oyster happy hour. In a nod to the region’s top-tier seafood offerings, Eater DC has included four Maryland establishments (all right here in Montgomery County) on its list of “DC’s Best Oyster Happy Hours.”
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…)
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown, a multistate coalition, and the U.S. Department of Justice filed a proposed settlement requiring UnitedHealth Group to divest 164 home health and hospice locations in 19 states, including five in Maryland, and for Amedisys to pay a $1.1 million penalty, to resolve antitrust concerns over UnitedHealth’s $3.3 billion acquisition of Amedisys.
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The Montgomery County Department of Transportation will adjust the Ride On Bus Route 41 schedule on Sunday, Sept. 7, to improve on-time performance for the route connecting Aspen Hill, Glenmont, and Wheaton, with updated schedules available online and in print starting Aug. 11. (more…)
Even in a 48-18 preseason loss to the New England Patriots, the Washington Commanders found some bright spots. Despite missing 30 players, head coach Dan Quinn and defensive coordinator Joe Whitt were encouraged by the performance of several young players, most notably rookie defensive tackle Johnny Newton.
Rookie defensive tackle Johnny Newton, a second-year player, was a major highlight. Whitt noted that Newton had a “good day,” with “really nice rushes” and “one-on-one wins.” After dealing with injuries last season, Newton looks healthy and ready to take on a significant starting role. His strip-sack was one of the few big plays for the Commanders.
Last November, we reported that California Fish Grill, a chain with approximately 50 restaurants in California and Arizona, signed on for its first Maryland location at 12238 Rockville Pike in Rockville’s Towne Plaza. We recently let you know that the restaurant is aiming for a fall opening and now we know that a $650K permit was approved for interior construction of the restaurant.
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is investigating a serious collision that occurred Saturday morning near Spectrum Avenue and N. Frederick Avenue (MD 355) in Gaithersburg.
Silver Spring Historical Society members have measured the historic acorn gazebo in Acorn Urban Park (8075 Newell St) in Silver Spring, MD, determining it surpasses Oak Hill, Ohio’s recently erected acorn statue, which measures 12 feet in diameter and 15 ½ feet in height, and was promoted as the world’s largest acorn display. Built in 1850 by Silver Spring founder Francis Preston Blair, the structure measures 14.058 feet in diameter and 17 feet ¾ inches in height, exceeding Oak Hill’s by over two inches in diameter and more than two feet in height. (more…)
The Crossvines, a premier destination for weddings and events in Poolesville, MD, has been honored with a 2025 WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Award. This prestigious award recognizes the top local wedding professionals who demonstrate excellence in quality, service, responsiveness, and professionalism, as determined by the reviews of real couples.
American Field Services (AFS-USA) has announced that Ashton Veld, a high school student from Bethesda, Maryland is one of 210 American high school students to be awarded the Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX) scholarship for the 2025-2026 academic year. CBYX is a bilateral exchange program co-sponsored by the U.S. Department of State and German Bundestag (Parliament).