AI firm KnowBe4 chooses Virginia over Maryland for D.C.-area office

Maryland Governor Wes Moore has touted artificial intelligence and quantum computing as "lighthouse industries" he wants to develop in the state, but yet another such firm has chosen Northern Virginia over Montgomery County. Florida-based KnowBe4 was seeking a location in the Washington, D.C. area to advance "the company’s continued investment in the public sector and its commitment to helping government organizations address workforce trust management, AI-enabled threats and evolving national security challenges." After an extensive search process, the firm chose Two Liberty Center at 4075 Wilson Boulevard in the Ballston area of Arlington County.

"KnowBe4’s strategic decision to expand its offices into Arlington, VA is a testament to the enduring strength of Arlington as a key destination for companies seeking top talent and a welcoming business climate," Arlington Economic Development Acting Director Kate Ange said in a statement. "KnowBe4 will benefit from a unique and thriving innovation ecosystem of federal cybersecurity policymakers and thought leaders working collaboratively with private enterprises and research institutions, all in Arlington." Meanwhile, Montgomery County and Maryland officials are on the sidelines again, watching helplessly as Virginia continues to eat our lunch just because the radical Marxist totalitarian-left elected officials on our side of the Potomac can't put their ideology aside for the good of their constituents.

Mark Warner, U.S. Senator from Virginia, participated in a ribbon-cutting at the new Arlington office on February 23 (see photo at top). KnowBe4's focus on human and agentic AI risk management is a topic of news headlines on a daily basis at the moment. Economic development in Montgomery County and Maryland is not. MoCo and Maryland haven't attracted a single new major corporate headquarters in over 25 years. Heckuva job, Brownie!

Photo courtesy KnowBe4

Bethesda robbery suspects sought by police

Some extremely vague suspect descriptions related to two recent robberies in Bethesda have been made public by the Montgomery County Police Department. A strong-arm robbery in the 4900 block of Cordell Avenue at 1:13 AM on February 21, 2026 was allegedly perpetrated by "4-5 males, no further descriptions." According to police, the suspects ganged up on a single adult male victim, assaulting him and stealing property from him. Among the items taken were his car keys, which the suspects then used to steal the victim's car. 

In regards to the armed robbery in the 7100 block of Democracy Boulevard at 5:24 PM on February 17, police describe the suspects only as three Black males in their teens. One of the teens displayed a knife, and the suspects succeeded in escaping with money and property from the adult male victim. Once again, a group ganged up on a lone victim, reminding all of us to be aware of our surroundings even in broad daylight, especially if alone.

Police did not elaborate on why the suspect descriptions are so vague, especially since no mention of masks was made in either case. Both locations fall within the range of multiple surveillance cameras, as well. But if you can provide any information that could assist detectives in closing either case, call police at (301) 279-8000.