Montgomery County ABS (Formerly DLC) Releases Beer for 70th Anniversary
The Montgomery County Department of Alcohol Beverage Services is celebrating its 70th anniversary today, July 1, 2021, and has announced the release of a special IPA to mark the occasion.
Unlicensed Plumbers and Gasfitters Increasing—and Should Be Avoided—Warns Montgomery County Office of Consumer Protection
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Rockville Team Places 2nd in National Finals in World’s Largest Student Rocketry Challenge
Teams from across the country competed in The American Rocketry Challenge for the chance at $100,000 in cash prizes and scholarships
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…)
Tractor Trailer Carrying Hot Asphalt Overturns on 495 in Bethesda
A tractor trailer carrying hot asphalt overturned early this morning on I495 W at the 270 exit, closing all lanes.
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NIST to Send Scientists and Engineers to Surfside, FL Collapse Site
The National Institute or Standards and Technology, headquartered in Gaithersburg, is sending a team of six scientists and engineers to the site of Thursday’s partial building collapse at Champlain Towers South “to collect firsthand information,” to determine if an investigation will be conducted, according to Local 10 News in Florida.
Montgomery County Sheriff’s Officer Cleared in Fatal Shooting on 108
Sgt. Frank Pruitt of the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office has been cleared of any wrongdoing by the Howard County State’s Attorney’s Office in the shooting death of Kevin Costlow earlier this year.
Bram Weinstein & Ampire Media Team up With The MoCoShow
Bram Weinstein always knew that he wanted to be a broadcaster. The MoCo native is best known as the current voice of the Washington Football Team, the host of “The Bram Weinstein Show” weekdays on ESPN 630 DC, and from his years behind the desk on Sportscenter.
Suspect Charged in June 23 Bethesda Homicide
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Free COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic at Montgomery Blair High School Today for MCPS Students
There will be a free COVID-19 vaccination clinic Wednesday, June 30, from 12-7pm at Montgomery Blair High School at 51 University Blvd E in Silver Spring.
Montgomery County Department of Police Announce Three Assistant Chief Appointments
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Myles Frost graduated from Wootton High School in Rockville in 2017. Four years later, in December of 2021, he will take over the role of Michael Jackson on Broadway’s MJ. He will take over for Tony Award nominated Ephraim Sykes, who released this statement:
“It’s with a heavy heart that I depart MJ. This year has brought a lot of change and opportunity, and although it’s bittersweet to say goodbye to an iconic role and production, I look forward to what is to come. Thank you to the MJ team and congratulations to Myles. I can’t wait to see you shine as the King of Pop and for us all to celebrate the return of Broadway.”