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The Capital Beltway, officially designated as I-495, is a major highway that encircles Washington DC and its inner suburbs in Maryland and Virginia. When you’re driving on the Beltway, you’ll often hear references to the “inner loop” and the “outer loop.” These terms simply describe the direction of travel around the circular highway. Below, we explain what they mean.
Bark Social, the dog park, bar, and coffee shop hybrid that launched its first location at Pike & Rose in North Bethesda in February 2021, announced its immediate closure as of November 2024 after expanding to a total of five locations. In a recent development, We Love Pets LLC has agreed to purchase two Bark Social venues in Canton and Columbia Maryland for $500,000.
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…)
At approximately 4:45am Wednesday morning, a significant crash occurred on the inner loop of the I-495 Beltway between Georgia Avenue and Colesville Road, near Exit 31– closing the inner loop of I-495.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) Chief spokesperson Pete Piringer reported a collision involving two tractor trailers, one of which overturned and began leaking fuel, leading to some lanes being blocked. The incident, initially dispatched around 4:45am, involved a substantial fuel spill and debris scattered across the roadway. MCFRS HazMat units were called in to manage the fuel leakage, while emergency medical personnel transported one adult from the scene.
UPDATE: William Heyward has been located safe and unharmed by the Maryland-National Capital Park Police. A Silver Alert has been issued for William Heyward, who has been missing since Friday, […]
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On Tuesday, Governor Wes Moore issued the following statement regarding the U.S. Senate’s passage of the federal budget reconciliation bill: (more…)
The FBI and the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) on July 1 announced the selection of the Ronald Reagan Building complex in Washington, D.C., as the new location for FBI Headquarters. This marks a significant change from previous plans, which under the Biden administration had selected a site in Greenbelt, Maryland, for a new purpose-built suburban campus.
50 Top Pizza, an esteemed pizza evaluation site based in Paestum, Italy, near Naples, has unveiled its 2025 Top 50 Pizza list. Known for its rigorous and anonymous inspections, 50 Top Pizza is an independent online guide that ensures unbiased evaluations by paying for meals in full. This year, Maryland proudly contributed with two pizzerias making the list: Inferno Pizzeria Napoletana in Gaithersburg at 21st place, and Angeli’s in Baltimore at 47th.
Terry Crews’ professional football career, spanning from 1991 to 1996, laid the foundation for his eventual transition into Hollywood stardom. Drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in the 11th round of the 1991 NFL Draft, Crews played as a defensive end and linebacker for several teams. His time with the Washington Redskins in 1995 marked a significant chapter in his football journey, a period he recently reflected on through a poignant social media post featuring legendary Brian Mitchell (full post available below).
Montgomery College has announced a $1,000 “Raptor Ready” scholarship for up to 1,000 eligible Montgomery County high school graduates who enroll in at least six credit hours or select workforce programs for fall 2025, with applications due by August 1.
Attorney General Anthony Brown and a coalition of state attorneys general have filed a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ decision to share Medicaid data with the Department of Homeland Security, arguing it exceeds legal authority and raises privacy concerns.
On Tuesday, a house located at 1700 Tweed St., near Marshall Ave. in Rockville, was struck by lightning, prompting a response from Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS). Chief spokesperson Pete Piringer reported that multiple units, including PE721, PE723, PE703, E705B, E718, AT723, PAT718, RS703, A721, BC704, and BC702, were dispatched to the scene off Twinbrook Parkway.