Proposed Grosvenor Metro Closure Met with Strong Opposition
As a result of a sharp decline of Metrorail ridership over the past 11 months due to the COVID-19 pandemic, unless they receive more federal funding, Metro will need to make service cuts, including 22 station closures. Metro is dealing with a budget deficit of about $210 million, with rail ridership down 90% due to the pandemic.
Notes from Governor Hogan’s 3/2 Press Conference
Our note taker isn’t available for this press conference, so our notes will consist of tweets by Governor Hogan’s communication director, Mike Ricci.
Molten Cookies, a new virtual pop-up bakery from Tandoori Nights (106 Market St, Gaithersburg), is now available for delivery.
The cookies are baked fresh to order and come in eleven different flavors, including S’Mores, Reese’s, and Triple Chocolate. They are available everyday from 5-9PM.
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…)
Flea Market Returns to Montgomery County Fairgrounds This Weekend
LJohnsonShows has announced that their outdoor Flea Market will reopen this weekend, March 6th & 7th, at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds in Gaithersburg.
Connect with neighbors, learn about Lafayette Federal, and grab fun giveaways! All while enjoying food from local Tacos Pretzel & Pizza Creations.
First 75 registrants can receive free food.*
Aldi to Takeover Old Shoppers Location in White Flint Plaza
Bethesda Beat reported Monday that Aldi will be coming to 5110 Nicholson Lane in White Flint Plaza. It will be taking over the space formerly occupied by Shoppers, which closed in January of 2020.
Colada Shop is Coming to Cabin John Village
Rumors of one of the trendiest social spots in DC, Colada Shop, coming to MoCo began swirling in December when a reader sent us a map of Cabin John Village that listed Colada Shop in the old Le Pain Quotidien location, next to CAVA.
Chief Emmons’ Obituary is below
OBITUARY PRINT
Drive Thru Food Distribution Tomorrow in Gaithersburg
The Upcounty Consolidation Hub and Nourish Now will be hosting a drive-thru distribution event tomorrow, March 2nd, at 8921 Warfield Rd. in Gaithersburg from 2-3:30PM.
First Group of MCPS Students Return to Classrooms Today, March 1st 2021
Today marks the first time Montgomery County Public School students will return to the classroom since March of last year. A small amount of students in specific special education and technical education programs are the first to come back. The rest of the students will be brought back in specific stages.
MoCo Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles Featured on 60 Minutes
Chief Public Health Officer for Montgomery County Travis Gayles was featured Sunday evening on 60 Minutes. He expressed his frustration with the amount of COVID-19 vaccine the county has received and described how the County is prioritizing vaccine distribution.