Per the Montgomery County Council:
For Immediate Release: Thursday, October 21, 2021
Per the Montgomery County Council:
For Immediate Release: Thursday, October 21, 2021
Boombas Kitchen, a new food truck started by friends named “Boo” & “Goomba”, is now open at the Shell gas station at 18040 Georgia Ave in Olney.
A few of the items the truck serves include steak & cheeses sandwiches, the Glizzy (hot dog), chicken sliders, and Roll-ups (eggrolls).
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…)
The following letter was sent to students and parents Thursday afternoon from Montgomery County Public Schools:
Dear MCPS Community,
Performances:
Saturday June 20 @ 8pm
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10/23 Update: Montgomery County is in moderate transmission for the third consecutive day.
Montgomery County has reached moderate transmission for Covid-19, per the indicator status on MoCo’s Covid-19 dashboard with 49.8 cases per 100,000 residents in the past 7 days.
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Per Montgomery County:
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, the Montgomery County Remembrance and Reconciliation Commission is calling for this November to be a month of Remembrance and Reconciliation in the County. Engaging in this time of reflection will help County residents grow their understanding of the full history of Montgomery County and how we can move forward from it.
Warrior Canine Connection Now at Lakeforest Mall
Warrior Canine Connection, a therapeutic service dog training program for veterans that is based out of Boyds, MD, has opened a new location on the lower level of Lakeforest Mall in Gaithersburg.
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We were able to confirm today that the Lidl at 19241 Montgomery Village Ave. in Montgomery Village will be opening on February 9, 2022.
Last month we let you know that the location has just begun hiring. Positions are now listed on Indeed.com and hiring signage has been placed in from of the building.
Per Montgomery County Public Schools:
Dear MCPS Community,
Last night the Montgomery County Redistricting Commission approved a new seven district map for the County Council’s consideration.
The volunteer commission selected a map created by David Stein, a math teacher at Montgomery Blair High School, according to Bethesda Beat.
Grace Street Coffee, which has two locations in D.C., will be opening a Bethesda location.
The coffee shop first announced the Bethesda location back in August, but now “coming soon” signage has been put up at 5021 Wilson Lane confirming the exact location.