A Powerball ticket sold in Germantown delivered a $2 million prize in the July 24 drawing.
There were also four $10,000 scratch-off winners from tickets bought at the following MoCo locations last week (type of scratch-off listed first):
Montgomery County Council Enacts Zoning Changes to Facilitate Deployment of 5G Wireless Infrastructure
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Council Enacts Authorization for Businesses in Downtown Silver Spring to Form a Business Improvement District
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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…)
During its July 29th meeting, the Montgomery County Planning Board will review the design for the renovation of Columbia Local Park at 14900 Old Columbia Pike in Burtonsville.
Per the planning board documents, the recommended facility plan converts the two existing tennis courts into a dog park. The dog park consists of an 8,200-square-foot large dog area and a 2,700-square-foot small dog area, both accessed via a central, double-gated vestibule that allows owners to safely leash and unleash their dogs before entering or exiting the park.
Connect with neighbors, learn about Lafayette Federal, and grab fun giveaways! All while enjoying food from local Tacos el Pariente.
First 75 registrants can receive free food.*
Family of Ryan LeRoux Held a Press Conference in Gaithersburg on Tuesday
The family of Ryan LeRoux, the Gaithersburg man who was shot and killed on May 16 by police at a Gaithersburg McDonald’s, held a press conference today at Johnson’s Local Park, less than a mile away from where their son died.
Montgomery County Council Statement on Police-involved Shooting of Ryan Leroux
Per Montgomery County Council:
Students and Staff Required to Wear Masks This Fall at Montgomery County Public Schools, Regardless of Vaccination Status
The Montgomery County Board of education met today and determined that students and staff will be required to wear face coverings in buildings in the fall.
Montgomery County Police Release Portions of Body Cam Footage From July 16 Shooting of Ryan LeRoux
Montgomery County Chief of Police Marcus Jones held a press conference today where 28 minutes of bodycam footage from the July 16 shooting of Ryan LeRoux was shown.
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Update from MCDOT: “Unfortunately, the proposed extension of Montrose Pkwy between Parklawn Dr. & Viers Mill Rd. was not funded. We are updating the related page on our website. MCDOT is requesting funding for a study to add a bridge at the CSX Railroad tracks.”
Article previously provided the project description and construction dates from the MCDOT website.
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Wayback Burgers, a fast-casual burger chain based out of Connecticut, is coming to Montgomery County with a new location in Gaithersburg.
Construction on the restaurant begins today. It will be located at The Shops of Potomac Valley shopping center at 12121 Darnestown Rd. in the location that was formerly home to an AT&T store and a tanning salon before that.
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Updated 11/23/21 to include information on where the pageant can be watched
Layilah Nasser, a Montgomery county resident, was recently crowned Miss Maryland 2021.