7-Eleven is also giving away free Slurpees this month new and current members of their 7Rewards loyalty program.
The 7–Eleven app can be downloaded from the App Store or Google Play, or by visiting 7Rewards.com.
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Family of Man Shot By Police in Front of Gaithersburg McDonald’s Raise Questions About Montgomery County Police’s Actions
The family of Ryan LeRoux, who was shot and killed by police Friday evening in front of the McDonald’s located at 18273 Flower Hill Way in Gaithersburg, have seen the bodycam footage from the incident and are questioning why it had to end the way that it did.
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Chaia Tacos, which has two locations in Washington, DC, has announced they will be opening a pop-up shop at 7237 Woodmont Avenue in Bethesda, the former site of Häagen-Dazs.
A few of the taco varieties they serve include braised mushroom, kale & potato, roasted eggplant, and chipotle sweet potato hash. The menu does not feature Impossible/Beyond style meat substitutes. According to Bethesda Beat, the food will be prepared at their Chinatown location and then brought to the Bethesda restaurant. Chaia hope to open by the fall.
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 Councilmembers Hans Riemer, Gabe Albornoz, Andrew Friedson, Nancy Navarro and Craig Rice released the following statement in advance of the Transportation Planning Board vote regarding rebuilding the American Legion Bridge and adding capacity to I-270:
“In a letter to the County Council today, Maryland Transportation Secretary Greg Slater clarified the State’s commitment to fund a major transit project serving Montgomery County with toll revenue from Maryland’s program to expand capacity for the American Legion Bridge and I-270 Corridor.
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Montgomery County Council Passes Resolution on Medicare for All
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be holding public tours at the famous Washington D.C. Temple this spring, the first time it will be open to the public since 1974.
The church was originally scheduled to open to the public in 2019 but was delayed due to COVID-19.
Team Israel Defeats Bethesda Big Train 8-7 in Sunday Night Game
Days before they head to Tokyo for the 2020 Summer Olympics, Israel’s national team defeated the Bethesda Big Train 8-7 Sunday evening at Shirley Povich Field at Cabin John Regional Park.
Maryland House Speaker Endorses Referendum to Legalize Marijuana in Maryland
Maryland House Speaker Adrienne Jones, Democrat, District 10 in Baltimore County, has announced that she supports a referendum to legalize marijuana in 2022.
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BurgerFi, an American fast casual restaurant chain focused on hormone-free and antibiotic-free angus hamburgers, french fries, hot dogs, custard, and more, is coming to Rio Lakefront in Gaithersburg.
The restaurant will be opening at 5 Grand Corner Ave, across from Dick’s Sporting Goods and next to Lanzhou Hand Pull Noodles.
Metro Proposes Suspensions for Offenders of Sex and Weapons Related Crimes
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TODAY: Montgomery County Leaders and Community Activists Stand United Before Transportation Policy Board Vote on Maryland’s I-495/I-270 Managed Lanes Plan
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