Montgomery County Offering Free e-Scooter Trainings and Safety Clinics in September and October
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Viva White Oak Developers Say They Are Close to Beginning Construction
Biz Journal is reporting that the developers of the $3 billion, 12 million-square-feet Viva White Oak project say that they are almost ready to begin construction on the 300-acre project.
A Walk to Remember Event Scheduled for September 14 at Bohrer Park in Gaithersburg to Discuss History of the Three Known Lynchings in Montgomery County
The Montgomery County Lynching Memorial Project and the Gaithersburg Community Museum will host “A Walk of Remembrance: Facing Hard History Together” at 6:30pm on September 14 at Bohrer Park. This event is free and registration is required.
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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According to the Washington Post, Holly operates a second farm in Florida and has been cited for “multiple animal welfare violations that include inadequate veterinary care, unsafe enclosures and dirty conditions, according to USDA inspection records.”
Prince George’s County Animal Services were not involved in the capture, but were notified by the farm owners on Monday that the zebras had been recovered.
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Gaithersburg Man Charged With Attempted Murder in Connection With Shooting Outside of Restaurant in April
Jefferson Delgado has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly shooting Franklin Ivan Soriano Guerrero several times in the parking lot of Antojitos restaurant at 12 E Diamond Ave E in Gaithersburg back on April 18.
Saints Constantine & Helen will hold its annual Greek festival this weekend. The festival will take place over three days– starting Friday, September 10th and lasting until Sunday, September 12th.
It will take place on the grounds of Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church, located at 701 Norwood Road in Silver Spring:
The Farmers’ Almanac has released its 2021-2022 extended winter outlook.
MoCo and almost all of Maryland seem to fall under the “Typical winter chill, Stormy January, Tranquil February” category. Just to our south is the “Quite chilly, mixed bag of precipitation” category that we may be a little more used to in recent years.
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9/8/21, 10:30AM Update: Adam Schefter has tweeted clarification on Tanya Snyder’s comments on his podcast, stating that a Washington Football Team spokesperson said the list of eight names were a selection of names that were highlighted in the WFT’s Making the Brand Video, and not a final list of potential name candidates.
Tanya Snyder, co-CEO of the Washington Football Team and wife of team co-owner Dan Snyder, announced the final 8 names that remain in contention as the nickname for the Washington Football Team via Adam Schefter’s podcast.
Additional Information Regarding This Morning’s Explosion in Laytonsville
The explosion occurred at 23601 Laytonsville Rd, which is the headquarters of Ruppert Landscape Company.
Work to Resurface Portion of I-495 in Silver Spring to Begin Tonight
Beginning tonight at 9pm, MDOT will begin work to resurface a portion of I-495 between Georgia Ave and Connecticut Ave. The work will be performed Sunday-Friday from 9pm-5am for the next several weeks. Full details per MDOT below:
Carnival Coming This Week to Westfield Montgomery Mall
The Jolly Shows Carnival will be taking place at Westfield Montgomery Mall beginning Wednesday September 8 and running through Sunday, September 12. According to the mall there will be over 30 attractions, carnival rides, games, and food wagons.