The Maple Community Association, in partnership with the City of Takoma Park, will host the 3rd Annual Takoma Park Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 20.
A major redevelopment plan at Rio in Gaithersburg is moving closer to a final decision, with key votes scheduled later this month and in July. According to a June 5 update from the City of Gaithersburg, the application for the project is entering its final stages after months of review. The Planning Commission and Mayor & City Council had previously kept the record open to allow additional revisions and approvals related to stormwater and environmental plans, as well as to address concerns raised by the public.
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…)
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The 270 Center on Shady Grove Road in Gaithersburg has long been home to major retailers including Home Depot, Nordstrom Rack, Men’s Wearhouse, and Five Guys. Over the last year, the shopping center has undergone several notable changes, with new businesses opening while one prominent space remains vacant.
The Rockville City Police Department is advising residents in and around the Potomac Woods and Horizon Hills neighborhoods to remain alert after a rabid fox reportedly attacked a man and his dog, and separately attacked another dog in the area.
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Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 4th District Investigative Section are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Thomas Albrittain, a missing 64-year-old man. (more…)
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a two-vehicle collision involving a rollover on River Road near Burnett Road inside the Beltway in Bethesda on Thursday, June 4. (more…)
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) recognized 28 high school students during its Vision Zero Youth Ambassador Graduation Ceremony on May 16. The students collectively earned 1,311 service hours while helping plan and execute Safety Day, a community event focused on pedestrian, bicycle, and traffic safety. Ambassadors earned up to 46 Student Service Learning hours through the program. (more…)
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich is criticizing the County Council’s decision not to fully fund Montgomery County Public Schools’ Fiscal Year 2027 budget request, arguing the move forced difficult reductions that will impact employees and create financial challenges for years to come.
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Update by Brunswick Police: “Amy has been located and no further assistance is needed. We want to thank everyone for sharing the post!”
Police in Brunswick, MD (Frederick County) are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing woman whose disappearance has prompted an outpouring of concern from family, friends, former coworkers, parents, and students.
Drivers on Rockville Pike may not be surprised to learn the busy Montgomery County roadway has earned a unique distinction.
The Great Frederick Fair is set to make its return to the Frederick fairgrounds from September 18th through September 26th, 2026. It’s sure to be packed with rides, agricultural exhibits, fair food, and an incredible lineup of major musical talent that many MoCo residents would love to drive up for. (more…)