Last Weekend to See “Middle Eastern American Artists in the Garden and Beyond” at Brookside Gardens
Brookside Gardens partnered with the Middle Eastern American (MEA) Advisory Group of the Office of Community Partnerships to co-sponsor the exhibition Middle Eastern American Artists in the Garden and Beyond.
County Council to Vote on Fifth Amended Board of Health Regulation Tuesday
ROCKVILLE, Md., April 23, 2021—The Montgomery County Council, sitting as the Board of Health, is scheduled to introduce, hold a public hearing, and vote on a Fifth Amended Board of Health regulation to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in Montgomery County on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, at 10:30 a.m.
Dutch Family Restaurant Announces Reopening Date
The Lancaster County Dutch Market announced this morning that Dutch Family Restaurant will be reopening on May 6th.
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…)
Hana O’Looney Elected the Student Member of the Board
Per MCPS:
Performances:
Saturday June 20 @ 8pm
Smithsonian Museums and National Zoo Reopening Plans Announced
Per the Smithsonian:
Oscar Predictions 2021
By Andrew Italia
In early May, Montgomery County Department of Transportation contractors will close the Mill Run Drive Pedestrian Tunnel under Shady Grove Road for approximately two weeks.
During this closure, contractors will repair and repaint the ceiling, walls, and railings in the tunnel. Crews will also complete lighting repairs. The contractor for this project is Burtonsville-based Colossal Contractors Inc.
Carmen’s Italian Ice in Rockville Celebrates 20 Years
Carmen’s will be giving our free bonbons with each purchase (while supplies last), and discounts on their “crave” cards.
City of Rockville International Night Virtual Event Tonight at 8PM
Rockville will be hosting its annual International Night tonight at 8PM at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcfUJA6KhJVfIXr54S9us3Q
If you’ve driven past the location of the old Tilden Middle School on Old Georgetown Road, you’ve likely noticed the piece-by-piece demolition of the school. As of yesterday the demolition of every part of the building was complete, leaving the clean-up efforts and construction of the new Woodward High School building next up as we approach summer. In the most recent FAQ about the reopening of Woodward High School, MCPS provided the following information:
Monday, April 19th
Crash Involving Tractor Trailor on Damascus Rd. This Morning
Damascus Road between Mullinix Mill Road and Howard Chapel Road is currently closed due to an accident involving a tractor trailor and another vehicle earlier this morning.