Downtown Silver Spring

Rihanna Concert in Silver Spring in 2005

By MCS Staff

Hundreds of fans packed City Place Mall (now Ellsworth Place) in Silver Spring for a free Rihanna concert in 2005. ⁣At the time, ‘Pon De Replay’ was her biggest hit. We were told officials from either the mall or the concert were offering freebies to get people inside for the up and coming singer’s concert. Photos below by Sara Feldman Kuhn.

It didn’t take long for Rihanna to find more success and eventually become one of the most popular entertainers in the world. With sales of over 250 million records worldwide, Rihanna is one of the best-selling music artists of all time. She has earned 14 number ones and 31 top-ten singles in the United States.

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Montgomery County Emerges as a Top Destination for Satellite and Advanced Communications Companies

By Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation
Maryland Governor Wes Moore, Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich, and AeroVironment (AV) executives at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for AV's next-generation manufacturing facility in Germantown, MD. Photo courtesy of the Maryland Governor's Office.
Maryland Governor Wes Moore, Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich, and AeroVironment (AV) executives at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for AV's next-generation manufacturing facility in Germantown, MD. Photo courtesy of the Maryland Governor's Office.

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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MCPS

MCPS Holding Shark Tank-Like Event: MCPS Business Pitch Challenge

By MCS Staff

Representatives from the MCPS Business, Management and Finance Program Advisory Committee will be present and serve as judges, mentors, or supporters. Established entrepreneurs will bring greetings and words of inspiration and encouragement to our student entrepreneurs. Chick-fil-A is the primary sponsor of the MCPS Business Pitch Challenge and will provide cash prizes for the three winning teams for a maximum of $1,000. The Co-Sponsor, Educational Systems Federal Credit Union, will provide the medallion for our students and coaches as well as a trophy for the winning school.

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Maryland

Governor Hogan Proclaims March 5 As COVID-19 Day of Remembrance In Maryland

By MCS Staff

Governor Larry Hogan today issued a proclamation recognizing Friday, March 5 as COVID-19 Day of Remembrance to honor the Marylanders who have lost their lives due to COVID-19 over the past year. At the governor’s direction, the Maryland flag will be lowered to half-staff to mark the occasion.

On March 5, 2020, the first cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in the State of Maryland. A twilight ceremony will be held at the State House tomorrow evening, and in coordination with local leaders, buildings across the state will be lit up amber. Members of the public are encouraged to join the ceremony virtually via livestream.

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Gaithersburg

Update on True Food Kitchen’s Rio Location

By MCS Staff

It has been over a year and a half since we let you know that True Food Kitchen would be taking over the old Joe’s Crab Shack location in Rio (221 Rio Blvd Ste 0221, Gaithersburg, MD)

At the end of the summer the restaurant had made progress with the exterior, but the interior had a lot of work left to go. There hasn’t been any progress since then (as seen in the photos below).

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