Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of 24 states in submitting a comment letter opposing a proposed rule by the United States Postal Service that would allow certain firearms to be shipped through the mail.
Montgomery County will host its annual Bike and Roll to School Day on Wednesday, May 6 from 8 to 9 am at Poolesville Elementary School.
Montgomery County, Maryland, is building a growing presence in the clean energy economy, with companies developing technologies to support more reliable, efficient, and lower-carbon energy attracting steady investment. In September, Bethesda-based Centrus Energy Corp. raised $99.82 million through a secondary public offering, the latest news of a local clean energy company raising a significant amount of capital.
Centrus Energy, which employs over 460 people, supplies nuclear fuel and services to the nuclear power industry. Its latest capital raise highlights the importance of nuclear energy and domestic fuel capabilities as the United States explores ways to meet rising electricity demand and strengthen its energy supply chain.
Centrus’ secondary public offering follows Rockville-based X-energy’s recent IPO. The company, which develops small modular nuclear reactors and specialized fuel designed to provide reliable, low-carbon energy and has over 1,000 employees, completed an IPO in April that raised more than $1 billion, bringing global attention to the County’s clean energy ecosystem. The company also recently expanded its Montgomery County presence, adding approximately 24,000 square feet to its Gaithersburg headquarters.
Other Montgomery County companies are also addressing energy challenges from different angles. Rockville-based Liatris is developing high-performance insulation materials designed to improve building energy efficiency, while Rockville-based Chaberton Energy is developing sustainable infrastructure and renewable energy projects. In fact, Chaberton also earned a spot on the 2025 Inc. 5000 listing of America’s fastest-growing private companies.
As demand for reliable, clean energy solutions grows, Centrus Energy’s September capital raise is just one example of the investment flowing into companies in this expanding sector, one that Montgomery County is well positioned to compete in, with its deep talent pool and supportive infrastructure.
Permanent signage is now up for Mango Mango Dessert at its upcoming location in Congressional Plaza in Rockville, signaling the shop is getting closer to opening. The business also launched a location-specific Instagram page on Monday, May 4. (more…)
Tropical Smoothie Cafe is now open at 835 Rockville Pike, Suite F. at Wintergreen Plaza in Rockville. The restaurant is taking over the former Capital Cryo space. (more…)
GAITHERSBURG, MD.: Fit Club, a boutique personal training studio specializing in 15 minute adaptive resistance strength training, has officially opened its second location in the Kentlands at 60 Market Street, Suite 213, Gaithersburg. The new studio brings Fit Club’s personalized, coach-led training to residents of Kentlands, Lakelands and the surrounding Gaithersburg community.
Fit Club offers one-on-one ultra effective and efficient strength training sessions built around each client’s goals, schedule and fitness level. Every session is led by a certified trainer in a private, focused setting that suits beginners and experienced athletes alike. Fit Club’s state-of-the-art adaptive resistance technology adjusts in real time to your ability, so each movement is controlled, efficient, and tailored to you. This is strength training built for real life. No crowded gym floor. No long hours at the gym. No guesswork. Just personalized coaching in a comfortable private studio.
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Grab your costume and join us for Halloween on the Green at Cabin John Village. From 11AM – 1PM, kids and families can enjoy a fun-filled foam party, live music, face painting, balloon art, crafts and more! Celebrate spooky season with friends and family!
PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans has announced that its new location will open Monday, May 11, at 6am. (more…)
A Gaithersburg man has pleaded guilty in federal court to a drug trafficking offense tied to the death of a 15-year-old girl, with prosecutors saying the fatal encounter stemmed from a social media transaction.
Mayflower has closed its doors at 7925 Norfolk Avenue after more than two decades serving the Bethesda community.
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission has once again landed among the nation’s top park systems, earning finalist status for the 2026 National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management.
The Montgomery County Council will meet Tuesday, May 5 to introduce several bills, including a proposed six-month moratorium on data center permits, updates to volunteer fire and rescue benefits, changes to employee retirement systems, and making a small business grant program permanent, while also reviewing multiple Fiscal Year 2027 operating budgets for agencies such as police, fire and rescue, public schools, libraries, and Montgomery College, along with proposed increases to the county’s 9-1-1 fee and approval of a new agreement with volunteer fire-rescue personnel. Full agenda below courtesy Montgomery County:
Below is an updated look at the latest retail and dining changes at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda, including new restaurants, specialty shops, and brand relocations.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded Monday afternoon to a rollover collision with entrapment at northbound Columbia Pike (Route 29) near Briggs Chaney Road in Burtonsville. (more…)