A Maryland man recently won $1 million after purchasing a winning MONOPOLY X100 instant ticket at the the Royal Farms store on Churchville Road in Aberdeen, MD. Full story below courtesy MDLottery: (more…)
Markus Carter, 22, of Silver Spring, was sentenced in Montgomery County Circuit Court to 32 years in prison, suspending all but 12 years, plus five years of supervised probation, after pleading guilty to fentanyl and firearm-related charges, while also awaiting trial for a separate synthetic cannabinoid distribution case. (more…)
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…)
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 4th District Investigative Section are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Paul Leiter, a missing 34-year-old from Rockville. (more…)
On Wednesday, Governor Wes Moore delivered his third State of the State address, focusing on economic investments, tax code reform, and addressing Maryland’s fiscal challenges, while outlining efforts in job growth, infrastructure, and public safety. (more…)
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Two employees of JPG Plumbing and Mechanical, Inc. were convicted in Montgomery County for illegally dumping pollutants into a manhole in Ashton, Maryland, contaminating a residential pond and resulting in fines and probation. (more…)
“Slow down and take it all in… but if you scare easily, you might want to run. Welcome to the haunting world of Paranormal Cirque!” (more…)
Salt & Vine has announced it will open at 51 S Market St in Frederick. It will be taking over the space previously occupied by La Paz, which closed in December after 46 years in business. (more…)
MacArthur Boulevard is blocked between Walhonding Road and Sangamore Road/Maryland Avenue near Brookmont on Thursday morning due to a downed tree and a damaged utility pole, causing ongoing traffic disruptions. (more…)
Four Maryland Cities/Places in Top Ten of ‘Most Ethnically Diverse Cities in the Country’, Per Study
The personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2025’s Most & Least Ethnically Diverse Cities, and four of the top ten “most ethnically diverse” cities/areas are in Montgomery County, Maryland,
Mega Millions is introducing a new format on April 8, featuring a ticket price increase from $2 to $5, a higher starting jackpot of $50 million, and larger prizes at all levels, including a minimum prize increase from $2 to $10. The range for the Mega Ball number will be reduced from 1-25 to 1-24, while the main number selection remains unchanged. (more…)
Starbucks is offering a free tall brewed coffee on Monday, February 10, the day after the Super Bowl, with a digital coupon available through the Starbucks app. (more…)