Quince Orchard High School sent out a community notification today updating students, staff, and families on the recent Covid-19 cases at the school.
According to the notification, the school was notified of six additional positive Covid-19 cases, which brings the total number of cases at the school to 26.
Takoma Park Street Festival Returns October 3rd
Main Street Takoma has announced that the Takoma Park Street Festival will be held on Sunday, October 3, from 10am-5pm. More information at www.mainstreettakoma.org/featured-events/takoma-park-street-festival/
Beyond MoCo: Full On to Open New Location in Annapolis
Full On Craft Eats & Drinks at 4007 Norbeck Rd in Rockville will be opening up a new location later this year in Annapolis, MD.
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 Board of Education will hold its business meeting (in-person) on Tuesday, August 24, 2021. Closed session will begin at 9 a.m. Public agenda items will begin at 12 p.m. The meeting will be broadcast live on Comcast Channel 34, Verizon Channel 36, and RCN channel 89.
The Board will resume in-person testimony at its August 24 business meeting, but will continue to accept pre-recorded audio or video testimony through their website.
Performances:
Saturday June 20 @ 8pm
Montgomery County Council Statement on Earthquake in Haiti and Tropical Storm Grace
Per Montgomery County:
Governor Hogan Statement on Full FDA Approval of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine
Per the State of Maryland:
Sports & Social in Pike & Rose Announces Opening Date
Sports & Social at 11800 Grand Park Ave in Pike & Rose announced today that it will be opening September 9th.
DC South Asian Film Festival Aug 28-29 at AMC Wheaton Mall
The DC South Asian Film Festival will take place this weekend, August 28-29, at AMC Wheaton Mall 9. They will be screening four independent feature films and twelve short films. All films will be from South Asian countries or made by South Asians from around the world.
The Washington Football Team has released third year wide receiver Steven Sims, as reported by JP Finlay of NBC Sports.
Sims started four games over the last two seasons, serving primarily as the team’s slot receiver. Sims has caught 61 balls for 575 yards and five touchdowns in his two year career here in Washington.
Montgomery County Council Statement on Current Events in Afghanistan
Per Montgomery County:
Details on the City of Gaithersburg’s Labor Day Weekend Fireworks Display
The City of Gaithersburg is hosting a fireworks display and picnic that will feature live music and food trucks on Sunday, September 5 at Bohrer Park.