Human BioSciences Inc., a longtime Gaithersburg-based biotech company specializing in wound-care products, is preparing to close its headquarters later this year. According to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) notice filed with the state of Maryland, the company will shutter its site at 940 Clopper Road and relocate operations to West Virginia effective November 5.
Shoppers at a Maryland Walmart on Monocacy Boulevard in Frederick have recently been greeted by a heartfelt memorial honoring the life of longtime associate Michael Colwell. The tribute, placed near the entrance of the store, features framed photos, candles, flowers, and a written message celebrating Colwell’s life and service.
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…)
Residents of Maryland and the DC Metro area are already wondering what kind of winter 2025–2026 will bring, and two of the country’s best-known long-range forecasters are offering very different outlooks. The Farmers’ Almanac and the Old Farmer’s Almanac, each using their own traditional forecasting methods, have released predictions that highlight the uncertainty of what lies ahead.
The Maryland Terrapins stayed undefeated on Saturday afternoon with a commanding 44-17 win over the Towson Tigers, and two Montgomery County products played leading roles in the victory. Quince Orchard graduate Iverson Howard paced the Terps on the ground, while Paint Branch alumnus Octavian Smith Jr. delivered the team’s biggest performance through the air.
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.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a deck fire around 5 p.m. on Gallop Terrace in Germantown. (more…)
Rockville has a new late-night spot for kebab lovers. Yuxaflame, located at 1488 Rockville Pike A (outside of Hulu Skewers), is now open from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. nightly, serving up a short but flavorful menu of just three dishes (video below).
The offerings include:
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a single-car collision around 1:20 p.m. on Saturday in the 4700 block of Bradley Boulevard near Arlington Road in Bethesda. (more…)
A major house fire had led to the closure of part of Longmeade Crossing Drive in Aspen Hill/Silver Spring on Saturday afternoon, according to Montgomery County Police.
Pedro Silva’s journey to becoming one of the area’s leading drone services providers, as the founder of ‘Drone by Dro,’ is a story of resilience, creativity, and growth. His work can frequently be seen in collaboration with The MoCoShow, making everyday scenes appear as works of art and transforming familiar Montgomery County landmarks into breathtaking visuals that highlight the community in a new light. From sweeping aerial shots of local neighborhoods to dynamic fly-throughs of businesses and events, Silva has built a reputation for capturing the essence of the region from a perspective few get to see.
When a man from England stumbled upon a Facebook group called “Maryland is a cult. Not a state,” he decided to join purely because the name made him laugh. Having never visited the U.S., let alone Maryland, his only prior association with the word “Maryland” was a popular British brand of cookies. But after four months in the group, he’s developed a surprisingly sharp understanding of what makes Marylanders tick.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded early Saturday to a deck fire on Parrish Drive in Rockville. (more…)