Public invited to provide testimony on the proposed plan for transit network along the I-270 corridor
Per Montgomery Planning:
The 7th Annual Owl Moon Raptor Festival being held at Black Hill Regional Park on November 14, 2021 from noon to four PM.
The festival will feature “Adventures with Raptors” with live owls, hawks, and falcons on display, flight demonstrations, raptor programs, and food and fun activities for the whole family.
Fox 5 is the first of the major local networks to release a winter outlook and it may be a little disappointing for snow lovers.
Another “La Niña” is expected (like last year), which means the jet stream and severe weather are likely to be farther north, while weather is the south is warmer than usual. We usually have below average snowfall and above average temperatures during La Niña winters.
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…)
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UPDATE : Cesia Calderon has been located safe and unharmed.
Per MCPD:
Performances:
Saturday June 20 @ 8pm
CB Açaí at 18062 Georgia Avenue has announced they have closed their Olney storefront. They will continue to operate their catering business and food truck.
According to the owner, “CB Açaí still plans on being a major presence in the community along with the great people and partnerships we have formed. Our truck is booked for the month of November, please check out the website to where will be and what’s on the menu! Once again thank you so much for all of the support!”
An overturned tractor-trailer caused several lanes to be closed on the outer loop of 495 between Rockville Pike and Old Georgetown Rd around 1am Sunday morning.
According to Chief Spokesperson for Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Pete Piringer, MCFRS HazMat assisted in cleaning up the diesel fuel that leaked from the truck’s tanks.
For Immediate Release: Friday, November 5, 2021
Council will meet to review state legislative priorities; Committees will discuss the emergency homeless shelter system, Biotechnology Investor Incentive Program, Economic Development Fund Grant and Loan Program and work of the Policing Advisory Commission
Chairs Seek Commitment to Allow Witnesses to Speak Out Without Fear of Retaliation
Full Press Release Below:
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Below you’ll find a list and the latest details on all the new restaurants coming to Montgomery County:
Per Montgomery County:
The COVID-19 Rent Relief Program provides short-term rental assistance to eligible households who have experienced lost income due to the COVID-19 pandemic that has caused them to fall behind on their rent. The program is managed by the County’s Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) with funding from the Department of Treasury’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program.
The Purple Line has selected a partner to complete construction. Construction is not expected to begin until spring 2022.
More info available in the full press release below: