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Montgomery County police released a snapshot of reported calls for service across the county on April 2, 2026, highlighting a mix of thefts, burglaries, and other incidents across multiple districts.
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.
Montgomery County police are investigating a shooting that occurred early Friday morning in Silver Spring.
Sweathouz is expanding its footprint in Montgomery County with plans to open a new location in the Kentlands. The contrast therapy studio has signed a lease for 107 Market St W, taking over the space most recently occupied by Poke Bros.
McMillan Pazdan Smith (MPS) is announcing its acquisition of Smolen Emr Ilkovitch Architects (SEI) of Rockville, Maryland. This partnership expands MPS’s presence into the U.S. Mid-Atlantic with a new studio and grows the reach of the firm’s K12 architecture, interior design, planning, and advisory practice to clients in Maryland, Northern Virginia, and the surrounding region. The addition reinforces the firm’s place among the top 25 K-12 architecture practices in the United States.
“We are excited to welcome SEI to the MPS firm family. The SEI team shares our commitment to purposeful and expert design and project execution, exceptional client service, and deep community–centered relationships and presence,” says Chad Cousins, CEO, McMillan Pazdan Smith. “Together, we will support the continued growth, vibrancy, and sustainability of the DMV region with long term community investments, and industry-leading design, planning, and advisory value.”
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Wednesday through Saturday, October 21-24, 2026, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, October 25, 2026, 2 p.m.
ASL Sign Interpreted Performance and Afterword discussion on Friday, October 23
The City of Rockville is preparing to mark a major national milestone as the United States approaches its 250th anniversary in 2026, using the occasion to reflect on the country’s history while emphasizing unity and inclusion.
Montgomery County Police 5th District Community Action Team officers conducted a traffic stop Thursday evening in the area of Germantown Road and Frederick Road (MD 118/355), where they observed a front seat passenger behaving suspiciously. (more…)
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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. (more…)
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich joined state and local officials, including Governor Wes Moore and industry leaders, to mark the opening of Samsung Biologics’ first U.S. manufacturing facility in Rockville.
Montgomery County’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is promoting its “Keep It Clean, Montgomery” Earth Month campaign to raise awareness about litter and its environmental impact.
A new food destination near Frederick is doing something that you don’t see everyday. They’re combining a full Indian grocery market with a sit-down restaurant all under one roof. That’s exactly what you’ll find at Desi District, a recently opened concept on Buckeystown Pike in Frederick, MD. The large building is quickly becoming a go-to spot for both authentic Indian cuisine and hard to find specialty ingredients.
A new Pakistani street food spot is making its debut in Rockville this weekend. Desi Cravingz is hosting its soft opening on Friday, April 3rd and Saturday, April 4th from 4pm-8pm at 200 N Washington Street. The concept will focus on bold, flavorful street eats, with a limited menu available during the opening weekend.