The Big Greek Café has announced the return of its 2nd Annual Big Greek Gyro Eating Contest, set to take place at 5pm on Saturday, September 6th, 2025, at the Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Festival (721 Norwood Rd.) in Cloverly/Silver Spring and will be hosted by our very own Mr. MoCo.
Montgomery County-based Adventist HealthCare hospitals Shady Grove Medical Center and White Oak Medical Center have been recognized by the American Heart Association for their ”commitment to treating patients following the most up-to-date, evidence-based guidelines for stroke and cardiovascular care.”
ISAAC’s Poultry Market, already recognized by the Restaurant Association of Maryland in 2023 for having the best sandwich, has now received another top honor. Chowhound recently named its Honey Butter Chicken Sandwich the best chicken sandwich in Maryland. (more…)
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…)
Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown announced a settlement requiring Probate Advance, LLC to pay nearly $2.7 million in restitution and cease offering inheritance-based cash advances in Maryland, following allegations the company violated consumer protection and lending laws.
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.
Maryland State Police are investigating a Salisbury man accused of impersonating a state trooper and unlawfully using a patrol vehicle, and are seeking public assistance from anyone who may have encountered him.
The Washington Commanders and New England Patriots held a joint practice session, providing a competitive look at both teams ahead of their preseason matchup. According to reports from various journalists on the scene, the Commanders’ offense, particularly the offensive line and quarterback Jayden Daniels, had a strong day, while a couple of Patriots players also made an impact.
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is hosting its annual Back-to-School Fair on Saturday, Aug. 23, from 10 am to 1 pm at Westfield Wheaton mall. This free event is a great opportunity for families to prepare for the upcoming school year.
Below is a list of restaurants and businesses that are coming soon or recently opened in Gaithersburg’s Rio Lakefront:
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) is installing real-time ePaper bus arrival displays at 100 high-ridership stops and transit centers to improve rider experience and accessibility, with about 50 installed as of mid-July.
A 62-year-old Laurel man has been arrested nearly 30 years after the 1995 shooting death of Denna Fredericka Campbell, a D.C. Metropolitan Police officer, in the White Oak apartment they shared.
The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) and the Purple Line have shared updated August Purple Line access alerts: