On Thursday, June 19, 2025, Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to 600 incidents, including 295 medical calls and 247 fire-related calls, more than 200 of which occurred between 4:30 and 6:30 p.m., mostly involving downed trees and wires. (more…)
Recently, an Instagram post featuring “restaurant quality eats” served at gas stations across the state of Maryland went viral locally (see video below). We’ve added a few more standout options and provided additional details about the restaurants highlighted in the video to help Marylanders discover where they can enjoy quality eats at these gas stations.
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…)
Democrat Scott Goldberg has launched his campaign for one of four At-Large seats on the Montgomery County Council, highlighting priorities such as education, housing, and economic opportunity, and drawing on his background as a small business owner, attorney, substitute teacher, and community leader.
The Urban School Food Alliance (USFA) announced the addition of Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) as its newest member. MCPS is the second district from Maryland to join The Alliance.
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.
The Maryland Department of Health is urging residents to take precautions against heat-related illnesses as temperatures rise, offering safety tips and resources to stay cool and recognize symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. (more…)
The Maryland Zoo’s Penguin Coast (One Safari Way in Baltimore, MD) is home to North America’s largest African penguin colony, where visitors can observe and interact (pet, etc.) these unique birds as they waddle, swim, dive, and eat in an environment designed to mimic their natural habitat.
Severe weather has significantly impacted roads and driving conditions across the area with numerous downed trees and power outages reported, according to Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Services (MCFRS).
Jason Hanif Rehman, 40, of Rockville, MD, was sentenced today to 14 years in prison on one count of coercion and enticement after he used the Snapchat application to coerce […]
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded Thursday afternoon to a collision at Montgomery Village Avenue and Greenside Terrace in Montgomery Village. (more…)
Woodfield Elementary School in Gaithersburg (near Damascus) boasts a rich and varied history dating back to 1865. Currently, students attending Woodfield Elementary School typically go on to John T. Baker Middle School and Damascus High School.