Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) 4th District officers responded to the scene of a non-contact shooting at approximately 6:41 p.m. on Sunday, near the 11110 block of Easecrest Drive in Wheaton. (more…)
The Montgomery County Department of Police is reminding residents about the importance of knowing when to call 911 and when to use the county’s non-emergency line. The guidance, shared in a recent social media post, emphasizes that using the correct number helps ensure faster responses during true emergencies and keeps emergency lines open for those who need immediate help.
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…)
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded Sunday to a fire at a two-story home built in 1897 along the 8900 block of Beallsville Road near Jerusalem Road at Muldoons Farm in Poolesville. (more…)
Several new dining options have opened or are on the way to Westfield Wheaton Mall (11160 Veirs Mill Rd): (more…)
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 Phenomenon of ‘6–7’ and What It Has Given to Our Society” By Dr. Jamila Walker, MCPS Principal
Tuesday, December 9th marks the 67th day of school for MCPS, a milestone that has taken on unexpected cultural significance thanks to a simple phrase, or rather, a simple pair of numbers, that has swept through classrooms, hallways, and social media with surprising force.
The PJ Masks will be making a special appearance at Westfield Wheaton next week, offering families the chance to meet the popular children’s characters in person.
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As Maryland’s first rounds of winter weather brought confusion and frustration for many families this week, both Howard County Public Schools (HCPSS) and Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) issued messages explaining their decision-making processes. While both districts emphasized safety, forecasts, and lessons learned, the tone and content of their communications revealed notably different approaches.
Residents in Montgomery County, the state of Maryland, and across the country are receiving fraudulent text messages claiming to be from Amazon about a “safety recall” on a recently purchased product. The message, which appears professional at first glance, instructs recipients to stop using the supposed product immediately and to click a link for a refund. It also includes a fake order ID and emphasizes that “your safety is our top priority.”
In August, we reported that Chipotle planned to bring a new standalone location to Gaithersburg. The project is officially moving ahead, as the City of Gaithersburg Planning Commission has approved the 2,385SF restaurant that will also have a drive-thru. The build will require demolishing an old bank building on the property, a structure that has not operated as a bank for at least ten years.
Rockville city government and all city facilities will be closed on Dec. 25 for Christmas and Jan. 1 for New Year’s, with City Hall also closing temporarily on Dec. 11 for an employee recognition event. Holiday week trash and recycling schedules will shift for Thursday customers, parking will be free at city-owned meters on both holidays, and several city facilities will operate on limited hours around Dec. 24, 26, and 31. (more…)
Four Washington Spirit stars have been named to The Guardian’s ‘100 Best Female Footballers in the World‘ list for 2025, the publication announced this week. Forward Trinity Rodman (#35), forward […]