A Gaithersburg woman was sentenced to 18 years in prison, with 22 years suspended and five years of supervised probation, following her conviction for second-degree murder in the 2023 death of her boyfriend. (more…)
Montgomery County Council committees will meet on May 1 to review Fiscal Year 2026 operating budgets, proposed changes to property and income taxes, and a $10.5 million supplemental appropriation for the MCPS Bus Depot Relocation Project. Full agenda below courtesy Montgomery County government:
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…)
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich issued the following statement mourning the death of Ride On bus operator Ruiz Bell, who died from a heart attack while on duty: (more…)
In just over a month from now, an area of downtown Wheaton will be transformed into an awesome public gathering space for Wheels in Wheaton, Montgomery Planning’s first Wheaton Placemaking Initiative activation.
This is a 2 day Celebration of Culture Through Art, Fashion, Business, Wellness, and Community
Step into a weekend where culture, creativity, entrepreneurship, and community come alive.
Congressman Jamie Raskin (MD-08) released the following statement after the first 100 days of the Trump Administration: (more…)
The Montgomery County Police Department’s 4th Police District in Wheaton reported a 27% drop in overall crime during the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, with significant decreases in assaults, thefts, robberies, drug offenses, and vehicle thefts. (more…)
A vehicle fire on northbound I-270 near the I-370 interchange (Exit 9) in Montgomery County, MD, has resulted in significant lane blockages and traffic delays on Wednesday afternoon.
The Walter Johnson High School Athletic Department has announced that Chase Rieder will serve as the new head coach of the boys varsity basketball team.
Governor Wes Moore announced that more than $2 million in grants have been awarded to 52 recipients through Maryland’s Alcohol Manufacturing Promotion Fund and Winery and Vineyard Economic Development Grant Program to support the state’s craft beverage industry through expansions, promotions, and agricultural projects. (more…)
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is seeking the public’s help in identifying a suspect who broke into a store on Fenton Street in Silver Spring around 3:30 a.m. on Sunday, April 20, 2025, stole property, and fled the scene. (more…)
The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is offering a reward of up to $150,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of suspects who robbed a USPS letter carrier on […]