8am update from Montgomery County Emergency Management: All travel lanes have reopened on the Inner Loop I-495 prior to Exit 31 for Georgia Ave (MD-97). Residual delays remain.
Multiple collisions on I-495 have shut down the inner loop of the beltway, prior to Exit 31 (Georgia Avenue).
Earlier this week, Washington Football Team President Jason Wright announced that the team has narrowed the search for a new name down to three options.
The announcement came in an Instagram video that blurred out Wright‘s mouth while bleeping his voice, leaving fans to speculate on the new name.
Montgomery County, in Partnership with Loudoun County and Capital Infrastructure, Announces White’s Ferry Study Underway and On Time; Meeting to be Held in Poolesville on Wednesday, Aug. 18
Per Montgomery County:
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…)
Per Montgomery County Police:
Detectives from the Montgomery County Police Major Crimes Division have identified the victim in Monday night’s Germantown homicide as 31-year-old, Louis Alfredo Sanchez, Jr. of Germantown.
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,
The Montgomery Art Association (MAA) has announced the return of its annual celebration of local artists.
Update: We spoke with Gaithersburg City Councilmember Robert Wu who informed us that officers were not shot at during yesterday’s altercation. In our original post on Tuesday, August 18th, we included Fox 5’s report that officers were shot at.
Police Investigate Shooting in the 500 block of S. Frederick Ave.
Have you ever wondered who would win a one-on-one matchup between your high school’s all-time leading scorer and that one player who went D1 that dropped 38 points in the playoff game?
MoCo resident Jonathan Mensah has created a platform to not only answer that question, but also let you watch the games in person or through Instagram. Mensah grew up in Gaithersburg and later attended Richard Montgomery High School (class of 2010) and Montgomery College, where he also played basketball.
Drivers in the area will begin seeing flashing yellow lights on the entrance ramps today when merging onto I-270. The lights are expected to become fully operational next month. The ramp lights are apart of the I-270 Corridor Innovative Congestion Management project that Governor Larry Hogan announced back in 2016.
According to MDOT, once the ramp meters are fully operational, the signal will allow one car at a time to go from each lane, optimizing traffic flow onto I-270.
Josh Hart grew up in Silver Spring. Prior to transferring to Sidwell Friends in D.C., he attended and played basketball at Wheaton High School.
Now Hart is reportedly closing in on a three-year, $38 million deal to re-sign with the Pelicans.
Back in March we let you know that the Olney Boys and Girls Community Sports Association, in conjunction with Koa Sports, worked out an agreement to bring a baseball team playing in the Cal Ripken Baseball League to the Olney area in the summer of 2022.
Now you have the opportunity to help name the team!
Governor Hogan Announces Maryland is Ready and Willing to Issue Special Immigrant Visas to Receive More Afghan Interpreters
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announced ‘Operation Allies Refuge’ today to provide special visas for Afghan nationals who have contributed to U.S. efforts.