9/30 Update: The cause of yesterday’s fire at a home on Danville Dr. in Rockville was a combustible too close to a heat source (light bulb) on the rear deck of the home.
85 MCFRS firefighters responded to the call. Damages are estimated to be around $350,000.
Music: The free event celebrates local music with 18 performances on 3 stages, with a mix of soul, funk, roots rock, blues, swing, drumming, folk, and more. From award-winning performers to emerging artists, there is something for everyone! For the entire line up MUSIC.
Entry may occur all along the festival route, but there are two main entrances at either end of the festival:
Update on Broken Sewer Main in Germantown That Released over 10,000 Gallons of Sewage into Seneca Creek
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…)
2021’s List of the 20 Worst Parking Lots in MoCo
Everyone has had their share of bad experiences in MoCo parking lots. While there are way more than twenty “bad” parking lots, we’ve narrowed down a list (in no particular order) of what we feel are the worst ones based on our reader’s comments on previous social media posts.
Connect with neighbors, learn about Lafayette Federal, and grab fun giveaways! All while enjoying food from local Tacos el Pariente.
First 75 registrants can receive free food.*
Montgomery County Public Libraries and County Department of Environmentalt Protection Celebrate Energy Action Month in October By Offering Bulb Exchanges
Per Montgomery County:
Urban Crawfish and Pho Eatery in Gaithersburg Have Closed
Urban Crawfish and Pho Eatery at 670 and 674 Quince Orchard Rd in Gaithersburg have closed. Both restaurants were under the same ownership.
This past summer we let you know that New York based Mexican restaurant Mexicue, which has a nearby location at 1720 14th St NW in DC, would be coming to 4733 Elm St., the former site of Gusto Farm to Street.
The restaurant has its Montgomery County ABS hearing for a beer, wine, and liquor license set for October 7th at 1:30pm.
Chick-Fil-A in Olney Offering Free “Bonus” Sandwich With Purchase Today, September 29
Chick-Fil-A at 18115 Georgia Ave in Olney is running a promotion where you receive a free Original Chicken Sandwich with purchase of any sandwich.
Collision Involving Bus With Passengers at Rockville Metro Station
Chief Spokesperson for Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Pete Piringer reports that there was a collision involving a bus with passengers at the Rockville metro station this morning.
Bus Collision Near Shady Grove Metro Station
A tour bus went off road into a wooded area this morning near the Shady Grove Metro parking garage, according to Chief Spokesperson for Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Pete Piringer.
Gaithersburg Man Arrested After Allegedly Raping and Attempting To Kill a Homeless Woman
Patrick C. Parker was arrested on Monday after allegedly raping and attempting to kill a homeless woman he had offered shelter to, according to a police report. He is charged with attempted second-degree murder, first-degree rape and first-degree assault.