Below you’ll find a brief history of Rockville, courtesy of Peerless Rockville. Following the brief history, you’ll see a comprehensive timeline of noteworthy events that occurred in Rockville between 8000 BC and 2011 AD.
Brief History of Rockville:
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Chilean Independence Day Event This Saturday September, 18 in Silver Spring
Patisserie Manuel will be hosting an outdoor Chilean Independence Day event this Saturday from 2-8pm in their parking lot at 8810 Brookville Road in Silver Spring.
Detectives Investigate Thefts from Vehicles in Silver Spring
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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…)
Lacrosse Legend Paul Rabil Announces Retirement
Paul Rabil announced his retirement today from the sport of lacrosse. Rabil, widely considered the face of lacrosse, grew up in Montgomery Village and attended Watkins Mill High School for a year, crediting his only lacrosse season there for helping him fall in love with the game.
Performances:
Saturday June 20 @ 8pm
Beginning Tomorrow, Maryland State Highway Administration to Turn on Full-Color Ramp Metering Signals at 18 Interchanges Along Southbound I-270
MDOT will be activating 18 of the new ramp meters along I-270 South beginning tomorrow morning. The meters are a part of Maryland’s I-270 Innovative Congestion Management (ICM) project. The meters have been flashing yellow for the past month. Full details below per Montgomery County:
Montgomery County Police Investigating Two Fatal Collisions
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Maryland came in 8th on WalletHub’s “2021’s Happiest States in America” list. Our neighbor, Virginia, came in 14th.
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County Council to Receive Briefing This Morning From Montgomery County Public Schools Regarding COVID-19 Quarantine Guidelines and Protocols
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Victim’s Identity Released in Silver Spring Homicide
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Updated 9/16 with additional information and commentary on the week 2 matchup
In what seem like familiar words, Taylor Heinicke was named the Washington Football Team’s starting quarterback today after week 1 starter Ryan Fitzpatrick was placed on injured reserve after suffering an injury this past Sunday (hip sublexation).
On Tuesday, Sept. 14 at 12:30 p.m., Councilmember Will Jawando will hold a press conference with residents who have been impacted by evictions and rent increases to discuss the community impact of Bill 30-21, Landlord-Tenant Relations – Restrictions During Emergencies – Extended Limitations Against Rent Increases and Late Fees.
This bill would build upon expedited legislation passed by the Council last April 2020 in response to the COVID-19 rental crisis. The 2020 legislation, the COVID-19 Renter Relief Act, limited the increase of residential rents during the catastrophic health emergency declared by Governor Hogan on March 5, 2020. Under the COVID-19 Renter Relief Act, the limitation on rent increases lasts for 90 days after the emergency expires. The public hearing on this bill is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, Sept. 14 at 1:30 p.m.