DC Teenager Murdered in Gaithersburg Earlier This Week
Around 3:20PM Thursday, February 4, Gaithersburg and Montgomery County Police Officers discovered a teenage male deceased behind a business located in the 15700 block of Shady Grove Road. Responders had been called to the scene by passerby who observed a person laying on the ground.
MCPS Provides Community Update on Return-to-School Plans
Per MCPS:
Winter Storm Watch on Super Bowl Sunday
A Winter Storm Watch has been issued, starting Sunday, 2/7 at midnight and lasting until 3pm with total accumulations of 5 or more inches, according to the National Weather Service.
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…)
Islands Tropical Café Rebrands With Expanded Menu
Islands Tropical Café located at 9324 Georgia Ave in Silver Spring, is now Tropics Ice Cream & Jerk.
Connect with neighbors, learn about Lafayette Federal, and grab fun giveaways! All while enjoying food from local Tacos Pretzel & Pizza Creations.
First 75 registrants can receive free food.*
MoCo Executive Marc Elrich Releases Reimagining Public Safety Task Force Report that Provides Recommendations to Address Racial and Social Injustices
Per Montgomery County:
Last month we told you the story of Toan Luu, the owner of Luu Color Center (Benjamin Moore) in Rockville that tragically passed away earlier this year from COVID-19.
Toan’s daughter Huong has since stepped in to run the store and asked us to spread the word that they have a variety of 18×24 paint sheets to donate to local schools and/or families who have kids at home and would like some for arts & crafts.
Latest Beltway Project Increases Roadway Friction, Should Decrease Crashes
Featured Photo Courtesy of the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rescue Squad
MoCo Alcohol Beverage Services Celebrates Black History Month with Amplifying Black Voices (ABV) Program
The Montgomery County ABS (formerly Department of Liquor Control) is celebrating Black History Month with a new campaign titled “Amplifying Black Voices (ABV)”, which focuses on black owned liquor and wine brands.
Hank Dietle’s Tavern Receives Approval For Its Original Liquor License, #001
Back in February of 2018, Hank Dietle’s Tavern suffered damage after a fire, forcing it to close. Since then, a dedicated crew has been working hard to rebuild the tavern.
Governor Larry Hogan today announced more than $123.2 million in funding to support Maryland’s local health departments, including resources for ongoing COVID-19 vaccination activities. The governor’s office briefed county leaders on the funding announcement earlier this afternoon.
MDOT (Maryland Department of Transportation) sent an email this morning alerting residents of an ongoing text scam.
They address the scam in the email below, sent out this morning: