The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit organization, released ‘patient safety’ grades for all Maryland hospitals. Below is a list of the hospitals that earned A’s in Maryland along with their cities (two in Montgomery County):
The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) State Highway Administration (SHA) has released its major lane closures for this weekend (May 2-4). They can be seen below, by county:
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…)
Sgt. Slaughter, a former WWF (now WWE) World Heavyweight Champion and wrestling legend known for his iconic portrayal of a patriotic American hero in the world of professional wrestling, is currently vacationing in Ocean City, MD.
In 2023, the Washington Post ranked Steeze Burger as the #1 burger in the DMV. Laytonsville resident Hunter Karametos, founder of Steeze Burger, launched the pop-up burger business in 2022 after spending nearly a year sampling over 150 different burgers for research. Currently, he’s enjoying one burger a day throughout May (National Burger Month) and shares a few words about three of his favorite local burgers below:
This is a 2 day Celebration of Culture Through Art, Fashion, Business, Wellness, and Community
Step into a weekend where culture, creativity, entrepreneurship, and community come alive.
Maryland Governor Wes Moore announced that Maryland and eight other Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states have released a joint strategic action plan to improve interregional transmission planning, aiming to reduce consumer energy costs and enhance grid reliability through coordinated state and federal efforts. (more…)
Montgomery County County Councill will meet on Monday, May 5 Council to review County revenues and expenditures and begin examining the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Budget, including potential changes to tax rates, service charges, and departmental funding. Full agenda below courtesy Montgomery County government: (more…)
A Clarksburg man won $100,000 from a $20 Maryland Lottery Ice scratch-off ticket purchased at Bill’s Wine and Liquor in Hyattsville. Full story below courtesy MD Lottery: (more…)
The City of Gaithersburg is celebrating and honors Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month in May with special programs and a proclamation recognizing the culture, heritage, and achievements of our AANHPI neighbors.
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 6th District Investigative Section are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Fredis Antonio Perez Quintanilla, a missing 23-year-old from Silver Spring. (more…)
According to the Frederick Police Department, several groups held peaceful demonstrations in Frederick on Thursday evening, but one group escalated into violence, assaulting police officers and damaging property near Fourth and N. Market Streets. Four individuals were arrested and face multiple charges, including assault on law enforcement officers. (more…)
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to an electric vehicle fire on Friday in Parking Garage A at Rockville Town Square, located at 300 Hungerford Drive near Beall Avenue, temporarily shutting down traffic at the intersection.