Fairfax County beats Montgomery County again, winning CMC Electronics facility

Montgomery County has suffered another loss to Northern Virginia in the competition to win a new research and development facility from CMC Electronics. The avionics manufacturer chose Reston, Virginia for its new office and R&D facility, which will bring 89 high-wage jobs to Fairfax County at the start, with more to be added in the future. Virginia Delegate Karen Keys-Gamarra confirmed that the finalists in the race were Virginia, Maryland, Alabama, and Florida. On a positive note, at least Maryland was engaged in this contest - and in the running until the end - rather than being asleep at the switch.

It's hard not to notice the proximity of CMC's future facility site in Reston to Dulles International Airport. Dulles is the only airport in our region with the flight frequency and international destinations that meet the demands of international businesspeople. Montgomery County and Maryland continue to cut off their ideological nose to spite their economic development face, by blocking construction of a new Potomac River crossing from the I-270 corridor to Dulles.

Pierre Rossignol, President, CMC Electronics

"We are thrilled to be joining the vibrant Reston community and are excited about the opportunities this expansion brings—for our team, our partners, and our customers," CMC Electronics President Pierre Rossignol said in a statement. "We look forward to continuing our mission of pushing the boundaries of avionics excellence." The Montreal-based firm has an existing American facility in Sugar Grove, Illinois. CMC stands for Canadian Marconi Company; the company's founder was someone you might have heard of:  Guglielmo Marconi. The brilliant Italian inventor founded the firm in 1903.

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin

“CMC Electronics' decision to invest $5 million and establish its new facilities in Fairfax County underscores Virginia's position as a leader in aerospace innovation,” Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin said in a statement from his office. “This creation of new high-tech jobs demonstrates the strength of our Commonwealth's talent pipeline and our commitment to fostering cutting-edge industries. Virginia's pro-business climate and strategic location continue to attract global companies like CMC Electronics, further solidifying our role in shaping the future of aviation technology.”

Fairfax County Board of Supervisors
Chairman Jeffrey C. McKay

“I am thrilled that CMC Electronics has chosen Reston as the location for their U.S. expansion and continued global growth,” Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chairman Jeffrey C. McKay said. “CMC Electronics choosing Fairfax County is yet another testament to how business-friendly policies, a robust talent pipeline that supports innovation, and our unmatched quality of life is a winning combination for maintaining our status as the premiere destination for starting, locating, and growing your business.” 

Gaithersburg woman killed her mother, police allege

Montgomery County police have arrested a Gaithersburg woman after she called 911 yesterday, November 4, 2024, and allegedly declared to the dispatcher that she had killed her mother. Officers responding to the scene at 9:53 AM Monday found the body of Guichun Hu, 63, in a field outside her home in the 19400 block of Olive Tree Way in Gaithersburg. Her daughter, Tiffany Zhang, 29, met police outside the home and was taken into custody without incident. She allegedly confessed to having killed her mother on Sunday during her 911 call. 

Tiffany Zhang has been charged with 1st-degree murder. Her mugshot has not been released by police.

Robbery at knifepoint at Gaithersburg bus stop

A pedestrian was robbed at knifepoint at a bus stop in Gaithersburg last Friday night, November 1, 2024. The robbery took place at a bus stop at Killarney Lane and Muddy Branch Road at 10:47 PM. That is by the Montgomery Club apartments and Interstate 270.

Assault at Montgomery Village grocery store

Montgomery County police responded to a report of an assault at a supermarket in Montgomery Village Wednesday morning, October 30, 2024. The assault was reported at a grocery store in the 20000 block of Goshen Road at 7:06 AM Wednesday. There is a Giant store on that block. An individual was also accused of shoplifting in the same incident.

Hindu temple burglarized in Laytonsville

A Hindu temple in the Laytonsville area was burglarized on October 17, 2024, Montgomery County police report. At 4:45 PM that afternoon, three suspects broke into the JSS Spiritual Center at 7710 Hawkins Creamery Road. They allegedly stole money and property and fled. Police describe the suspects only as a male and two females. If you have any information about this incident, call police at (301) 279-8000.

Senior citizen assaulted at Lidl in Montgomery Village

Montgomery County police are asking the public's help in identifying and locating a suspect who assaulted a senior citizen at the Lidl supermarket at 19225 Montgomery Village Avenue on September 30, 2024. At 5:07 PM, police say, a woman assaulted the victim in the parking lot outside the store. Surveillance video released by police appears to show the suspect violently push the senior citizen to the ground.

Police describe the suspect as a Black female of unspecified age, wearing a black shirt, gray sweatpants, and sandals. Anyone who can identify this suspect, or has any information about this incident, is asked to call police at 1-866-411-8477. Tipsters may remain anonymous.

Tous Les Jours update in Gaithersburg (Photos)

Here's a look at the construction progress on Tous Les Jours at 1 Grand Corner Avenue at Rio Lakefront in Gaithersburg. The South Korean bakery, whose name means "every day," offers a hybrid French-Asian line of baked goods, sandwiches, coffee and teas. Tous les Jours expanded to the United States twenty years ago. It now has over 1700 locations worldwide.