Montgomery County Has Four of The Top Ten Most Diverse Cities in the United States
Wallethub has released their “2021’s Most & Least Ethnically Diverse Cities in the U.S.” list and Montgomery County, MD once again has a strong showing.
Goodwill Opening New Location in Rockville
Goodwill will be opening a new location at 725 Rockville Pike in Rockville. It will be taking over the space previously occupied by Italo Ceramica, inside the same complex as Marlo Furniture.
Confirmed Case of P.1 Covid Variant (Known as the Brazil Variant) in Maryland Resident Who Passed Away
Yesterday, Governor Hogan tweeted the following:
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…)
Woman Praises Car, Seat Belt After Rockville Rollover
Featured Photo Courtesy of the Rockville City Police Department
Connect with neighbors, learn about Lafayette Federal, and grab fun giveaways! All while enjoying food from local Food Truck.
First 75 registrants can receive free food.*
Sleet Wins Out
Though the possibility of sleet mixing in a lot earlier than anticipated was mentioned, I don’t think many expected it to take over as early as it did (MoCoSnow included).
Final Update Before the Storm
A Winter Storm Warning is in effect from 3am Thursday morning until 6am Friday morning.
Starbucks Begins Construction on New Gaithersburg Location
Construction has began on the new Starbucks location at The Spectrum in Gaithersburg. The Spectrum development is located at the intersection of Watkins Mill Rd. and 355 and will also be home to Montgomery County’s first Royal Farms later this year.
Statement from the Board of Education and Superintendent Jack R. Smith on The MCEA Resolution on MCPS’ Return-to-School Plan
Yesterday the Montgomery County Education Association (MCEA) took a vote of of no confidence in the MCPS reopening plan.
Zengo Cycle Announces Closure of All Locations
A little while ago, we let you know that Zengo Cycle had removed their signage from their Kentlands location.
Free Virtual Health Fair This Weekend
The Endocrine Society is offering a free, virtual health fair this Saturday and Sunday for people living with or at-risk for type 2 diabetes or obesity.
Fu Lin Restaurant in Silver Spring is Closing This Sunday
Fu Lin Restaurant, located at 2235 Bel Pre Rd in Silver Spring, announced Tuesday night that they will be closing their doors permanently this Sunday, February 21st. They list the pandemic, as well as the owners retiring, as the reasons.