F45 Training, a global fitness community that offers high-intensity group workouts and is partially owned by Mark Wahlberg, is coming to Downtown Silver Spring.
According to the @F45_training_dtsilverspring Instagram page, the fitness center will be moving into 8244 Georgia Ave., on the ground floor of Solaire 8250.
5/26 Update: Taco Bamba will open the Congressional Plaza location on Friday, June 4th.
Back in January we let you know that the first Maryland location of Taco Bamba will open in Rockville’s Congressional Plaza. We have been told that it will open on Friday, June 4th.
Collision With Vehicle Fire in Silver Spring
Chief Spokesperson for Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Service Pete Piringer reports a single vehicle crashed into several parked cars in the 14900 blk of Hatteras Way near Park Vista Dr. in Silver Spring.
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…)
Silver Spring Civic Building, Veterans Plaza Reopen for Events
Starting Monday, May 24, applications will once again be accepted for events inside the Silver Spring Civic Building and outside on Veterans Plaza. According to Operations Manager Eric Rasch, all prospective events must be consistent with remaining state and county COVID restrictions, including specific guidance on gatherings.
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.*
Progress at Grill Kabob in Research Row
Grill Kabob Making Some Progress at Research Row
Temperatures Expected to Reach the mid 90s in Coming Days
As many prepare for the opening of pools on Memorial Day Weekend, local weather will give us a taste of summer in the week leading up to it.
Paint Branch High School Senior Earns College Degree Two Weeks Before High School Diploma
Alan Gutierrez is about to graduate from Paint Branch High School, but he just received his Associates Degree from Montgomery College.
Statement from Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich on the County Council Passing the Fiscal Year 2022 Operating Budget
Per Montgomery County:
Twitter Reacts to MoCo’s Last Arby’s Closing
On Wednesday we let you know that the last Arby’s in MoCo, located at 11710 Rockville Pike in North Bethesda, had closed.
Watkins Mill Club Featured on The Today Show
For the second time this week, the Today show has featured a segment that involves Montgomery County high school students.
Per MCPD:Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes Division continue to investigate the May 7, 2020, homicide of 19-year-old Robert George Dockery (pictured below) that occurred in the Aspen Hill area. Investigators have exhausted possible leads and are urging anyone with information regarding this homicide to call the Major Crimes Division at 240-773-5070 or contact Crime Solvers of Montgomery County toll-free at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online or via the P3 Tips app. A reward of up to $10,000 is being offered for information that leads to the arrest of the homicide suspect(s).