After more than 18 years with The Washington Post, the Capital Weather Gang announced Sunday that it is leaving the newspaper and returning to its roots as an independent weather outlet under the name Capital Weather.
Chowhound has just released its list of “The Hands Down Best Bagel Shop In Every US State, According to Reviews,” with Neal’s Bagels taking the top spot for Maryland. (more…)
Thomas W. Pyle Middle School, located on Wilson Ln. in Bethesda, recently welcomed a special guest with a direct connection to the school’s history.
Montgomery County, Maryland, has long been known as one of the nation’s premier hubs for life sciences and technology but recently, the County has gained global recognition for another high-growth industry: satellite and advanced communications.
The roots of the County’s satellite ecosystem stretch back decades. The former COMSAT Laboratories in Clarksburg helped establish the foundation of modern satellite communications technology and continues to shape the industry today. That legacy directly contributed to the growth of companies like Hughes Network Systems, headquartered in Germantown, which is widely recognized as a pioneer of satellite internet technology and continues to employ nearly 1,000 people locally.
Home to over 120 satellite and advanced communications companies employing approximately 4,500 workers across the region, Montgomery County’s growing prominence in advanced antenna, satellite communications, and space technologies, includes the presence of visionary business leaders, like Eric Sung, CEO of Intellian Technologies who has dubbed the area “Satellite Valley” in recognition of its growing industry concentration and momentum. Intellian, which selected Rockville for its first U.S.-based Advanced Development Center, committed a $100 million investment to develop advanced satellite communication technologies, including phased array antennas and portable military-grade terminals designed for next-generation low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite networks. Montgomery County’s concentration of satellite companies, engineering talent, and proximity to government and defense stakeholders made the region a strategic fit for their expansion.
A leading global provider of stabilized satellite communication and satellite TV antenna systems with more than 70 employees located in Montgomery County, Intellian was one of the businesses featured in a special report from the Financial Times’s fDi Intelligence released in May, highlighting the region’s expanding technology ecosystem. From legacy industry pioneers to fast-growing international companies, such as Thales Defense & Security, Montgomery County offers a deep talent pool with technical expertise, proximity to federal agencies, and highly welcoming and diverse communities, allowing it to continuously attract investment from around the world. (more…)
Montgomery County Police 3rd District officers responded to the 8100 block of Georgia Avenue in Silver Spring at approximately 12:59 am Sunday for a report of shots fired.
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Silver Spring native and Blake High School graduate Darrell Britt-Gibson has joined the cast of HBO’s hit series Euphoria in a major role for the show’s third season.
Montgomery College is now accepting applications for its Raptor Ready Scholarship Program, which will provide eligible Montgomery County Class of 2026 graduates with $1,000 toward tuition and fees for the fall 2026 semester.
Six Montgomery County Public Schools students have been named semifinalists in the prestigious 2026 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program, accounting for nearly half of Maryland’s public school semifinalists this year.
MCPD 3rd District officers responded at approximately 7:47 pm on Saturday to the 14000 block of Castle Boulevard near Fairland for a report of shots fired.
Montgomery County Councilmember Kate Stewart says her office is closely monitoring a recent increase in vehicle break-ins across the Silver Spring area and is in communication with the Montgomery County Department of Police as investigations continue. (more…)
The Montgomery County Police Department recently highlighted a 2025 investigation by the department’s Auto Crime Enforcement Unit that led to the dismantling of a large-scale auto theft operation in Gaithersburg. (more…)
Governor Wes Moore announced the launch of Maryland’s AI Innovation Lab, a new initiative within the Maryland Department of Information Technology designed to help state agencies expand the use of artificial intelligence through shared tools, infrastructure, training, and expert support. (more…)