Takoma Park Police Department Creates the “Etch and Catch” Program to Prevent Catalytic Converter Theft
Per Takoma Park:
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Montgomery County Council Release Statement in Support of Viva White Oak Development, “Deeply Disappointed” in County Executive Marc Elrich
Montgomery County Council President Tom Hucker, Vice President Gabe Albornoz, and Councilmembers Nancy Navarro, Hans Riemer, Sidney Katz and Andrew Friedson issued a statement today in support of the Viva White Oak Development.
Joe Vogel Declares Candidacy for Delegate in District 17
Press release from Joe Vogel’s campaign:
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…)
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) has 231 semifinalists in the 2022 National Merit Scholarship competition. The semifinalists will compete nationally for scholarships that will be announced in the spring. The competition is sponsored by the National Merit Scholarship Corp.
The MCPS semifinalists come from 16 high schools: Bethesda-Chevy Chase, Walter Johnson, Walt Whitman, Clarksburg, Damascus, Gaithersburg, Quince Orchard, Northwest, Albert Einstein, Poolesville, Winston Churchill, Richard Montgomery, Thomas S. Wootton, Sherwood, Montgomery Blair and Wheaton.
Historic Indigenous Recognition Event to Take Place in Montgomery County, Maryland
The Taino American Indigenous National Organization (T.A.I.N.O.) proudly announces its upcoming signature public event,
Shake Shack Confirms They Will Not Be Opening at Former Arby’s Location
Back in June, Washington Business Journal reported that Shake Shack would be renovating and taking over the former Arby’s location at 11710 Rockville Pike in Rockville.
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Williams was a recipient of a 2011 National Heritage Fellowship awarded by the National Endowment for the Arts, which is the United States government’s highest honor in the folk and traditional arts.
According to their bio, Little Bit of Blues were known for playing in the “Piedmont blues style, a regional variant of the blues that developed in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Maryland and West Virginia.”
Two Adults Being Treated With Life Threatening Injuries After Fall From Balcony in Clarksburg
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Battalion Chief is reporting that MCFRS are treating two adults with life threatening injuries after falling from a balcony in Clarksburg earlier this morning.
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Zinnia has announced on their social media accounts that they will be holding their grand opening on October 1. According to their website, “at Zinnia, patrons can get excited for a beer and wine garden, cafè, tavern, and fine dining restaurant,” and that guests can enjoy options from a beer truck and an outdoor bar.
The restaurant will also feature an all day cafè that is “expected to serve sandwiches, pastries, coffee, and more” and that guests should be on the lookout for some twists on some of Mrs. K’s favorites dishes.
Summer is coming to an end tomorrow (Tuesday, 9/21) and though it may feel warmer a few days, it currently looks like highs will remain below 80° for the foreseeable future.
Tems will be in the upper 70s for the last two days of summer (Monday and Tuesday), with an increasing chance of rain as we get into the middle part of the week.
Board of Education Meeting This Tuesday, Open to the Public
The Montgomery County Board of Education will be meeting this Tuesday, September 21 at 10am. The meeting is open to the public but reservations are encouraged.
The Burger King located at 16004 Shady Grove Rd has been temporarily closed for renovations since the start of 2021.
We stopped by earlier to take a look at the progress and it looks as though the exterior of the building is almost ready to go, but there’s plenty of work to be done on the interior and in the surrounding parking and drive-thru areas (photos below).