Drivers Doing Donuts Temporarily Block Intersection of Georgia Ave and Colesville Road Saturday Night in Downtown Silver Spring
Video uploaded by Youtube account Fast Fumes shows a crowd of cars and people gathered Saturday night in Downtown Silver Spring blocking the intersection of Colesville Rd. and Georgia Ave. to perform stunts.
MDOT MTA Will Resume Full Scheduled Service on MARC Train and Commuter Bus Effective Monday, August 30- Fare Increase to Follow
Per MDOT MTA:
Beyond MoCo: Six Flags America Closes Newest Ride Over Safety Concerns
Channel 7/WJLA is reporting that Six Flags American has temporarily closed its newest attraction, the Harley Quinn Spinsanity, due to safety concerns. A video taken Sunday afternoon shows the support columns of the ride shaking.
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…)
Food Distribution Event Today in Gaithersburg For Those in Need
There will be a food distribution event today, September 14, between 2-3pm at 18201 Contour Road in Gaithersburg.
Beautiful venue; great art, gifts and hand-crafted items; refreshments; and meet the award-winning painters, photographers, mixed media artists, ceramicists, fiber artists, and more – some 40 artists in all. It’s an extraordinary array of framed wall works, 3-d media including sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, and fiber pieces, and unframed prints.
Among them, you’ll see:
Montgomery Parks Launches Selfie Stands at Scenic Locations throughout the County
Per Montgomery Parks:
County Council to Meet Tomorrow to Conduct Public Hearings on Legislation to Improve Police Accountability and Training
The Montgomery County Council will meet virtually tomorrow to discuss the Community Informed Police Training bill that was introduced by Councilmember Will Jawando. The bill would create new requirements related to the recruitment, training and continuing education of police officers.
Car Hits Several Buildings in Montrose Shopping Center
Chief Spokesperson for Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Pete Piringer tweeted today that a car had struck Best Friends Pet Hotel before reversing and hitting Planet Aid Thrift Store in the Montrose Shopping Center.
Westwood Pet Center in Bethesda Closing After 42 Years
According to the Bethesda Beat article, “the COVID-19 pandemic reducing store traffic, the redevelopment of Westwood Shopping Center, and being ready for retirement” were the reasons for closing cited by the owner.
Southbound Lanes on Great Seneca Highway Closed Due to Downed Power Lines
Chief Spokesperson for Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Pete Piringer is reporting that a dump truck ‘truck bed’ went up and brought down wires and traffic signals at Great Seneca Hwy and Richter Farm Rd.
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams is Offering a Free Scoop Tonight
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams opened back in November of 2019 at 4918 Elm Street in Bethesda, just a few months before the pandemic shut things down for many area restaurants.
As part of the City of Rockville’s Baltimore Road project, crews will close Baltimore Road for several months beginning on or about Wednesday, June 23, 2021. The roadway is expected to remain closed through mid-October.
The closure will be implemented between Gladstone Drive and Broadwood Drive. Crews have installed pedestrian and vehicle detour signage to safely guide motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists following the detour route.