Montgomery County Public Libraries Offers Free Online Workshops for Job Seekers and Entrepreneurs in September
Per MCPL:
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) welcomes nearly 160,000 students today (Aug. 30) for the start of the 2021–2022 school year. MCPS is beginning the school year fully in-person, five days a week and implementing an online Virtual Academy for registered students in grades K through 12. The 2021-2022 Reopening Guide, released on August 13, outlines the precautions in place to reduce the spread of COVID-19, as well as what to expect for curriculum, grading, attendance, assessments and student engagement.
MCPS is welcoming more than 874 new teachers, more than 671 new supporting services professionals and 31 new administrators this school year.
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Highlights From Today’s Media Event at Seneca Valley High School Celebrating the Return of Students to Montgomery County Public Schools
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 on Dog Haus in Silver Spring
Dog Haus has let us know that they are looking to hold the soft opening of their new location at 933 Ellsworth Dr in Downtown Silver Spring around November 22.
Performances:
Saturday June 20 @ 8pm
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) will celebrate the start of the 2021-2022 school year with a media event TOMORROW, Monday, Aug. 30, 2021 at the new Seneca Valley High School building, 19401 Crystal Rock Drive in Germantown. Interim Superintendent Monifa B. McKnight and Montgomery County Board of Education President Brenda Wolff will join other local and state officials at the event.
Nearly 160,000 students are expected for the first day of school. The event will highlight the school and its innovative Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, MCPS’ reopening plans, and strategic priorities for the school year.
Rockville Police Department Investigating a String of Thefts From Vehicles and a Stolen Vehicle
Per Rockville City Police Department:
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Update on Burton’s Grill & Bar in Kentlands, Liquor License Hearing Scheduled
Burton’s Grill & Bar has applied for its alcoholic beverage license with Montgomery County and is set to have a hearing on September 2nd.
Maryland Administers Over 7.5 Million COVID-19 Vaccines
Governor Larry Hogan announced today that the state of Maryland has administered over 7.5 million COVID-19 vaccinations.
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OMA Sushi & Oyster Bar is Holding Its Soft Opening Today at The Block
OMA Sushi & Oyster Bar is holding their soft opening and is offering 50% off all oysters.
Last December we let you know that MoCo passed legislation banning single-use straws at restaurants. In December, restaurants will have to post information about straws no longer being provided to customers.
Below you’ll see all you need to know about Montgomery County’s ban on single-use straws:
The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection released a facility update on the Shady Grove transfer station earlier this morning.
The update can be seen below: