The Flood Watch that was in effect for Central and Southeast MoCo is now a Flood Warning. The warning goes into effect now until 6:30pm.
Per the National Weather Service:
Polestar Washington DC is now open at 15401 Frederick Road in Rockville, the first of Polestar’s electric car dealerships in the DC area.
Polestar is a Swedish automotive brand established in 1996 by Volvo Cars’ partner Flash/Polestar Racing and acquired in 2015 by Volvo, which itself was acquired by Geely in 2010. The Polestar name originates from the STCC Polestar racing team.
Per the City of Gaithersburg:
Additional restrictions are in place for City of Gaithersburg employees. Masks are required in all indoor spaces unless the employee is alone in a private, enclosed space not accessible to the public. Employees must also wear masks outdoors when six feet of distance from others cannot be maintained and when riding with at least one other person in a City vehicle or on motorized City equipment.
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…)
Back in April we let you know that Feasty Crab would be taking over the old Red, Hot, & Blue location at 16811 Crabbs Branch Way in Derwood/Redland/Rockville.
We spoke with a representative at the restaurant who told us that it would be open “in about a month” pending inspections.
Connect with neighbors, learn about Lafayette Federal, and grab fun giveaways! All while enjoying food from local Tacos el Pariente.
First 75 registrants can receive free food.*
Press Release:
ASHTON, MD — Ashton attorney Dawn Luedtke announced today her candidacy for a district seat on the Montgomery County Council. Luedtke is an attorney with extensive experience in education, public safety, and health care law, and a mother of four children attending Montgomery County Public Schools. She is running as a Democrat in the 2022 election to represent the newly proposed District 7 in northeastern Montgomery County.
The Montgomery County Board of Education invites you to participate in a virtual town hall to share your thoughts on what characteristics are essential for the next superintendent.
The first virtual town hall will take place on Saturday, October 30th at 10am. Two more virtual town halls will take place on Thursday, November 4th and Wednesday, November 10th (both at 7pm).
A Flood Watch is in effect for Central and Southeast Montgomery from 10am Friday morning until 6pm Friday evening.
Due to the rain and potential for flooding, Meadowbrook Local Park in Chevy Chase is closed. Beach Drive is also closed from Knowles in Kensington down to the D.C. line.
Marian Fryer Plaza is located at 2424 Reedie Drive at the Wheaton Triangle Business District. Lot and garage parking is available across the street from the plaza on Grandview Avenue.
All attendees are encouraged to wear costumes.
Metrorail service will remain at the current reduced levels through at least November 15 as Metro continues to work with the Washington Metrorail Safety Commission on a plan to get 7000-series railcars safely back into service.
Trains will continue operating every 15-20 minutes on the Red Line and every 30-40 minutes on all other lines. Silver Line service will continue to operate between Wiehle-Reston East and Federal Center SW only. Customers are encouraged, where it makes sense for them, to use Metrobus service as an alternative.
Areal Flood Watch in effect for Central and Southeast Montgomery from 10am Friday morning until 6pm Friday evening.
It is advised to monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Students and staff at Whetstone Elementary School in Montgomery Village witnessed a man in what appeared to be a KKK uniform during school today, according to a letter sent home by principal Loretta Woods.
The man was observed in the school parking lot, near the edge of school property, but did not interact with any student or staff member.