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Montgomery County officials will kick off Pride Month with the County’s eighth annual Pride Flag Raising Ceremony at 9 am on Thursday, June 4, at Veterans Memorial Plaza in Rockville. The event, hosted by County Executive Marc Elrich and Councilmember Evan Glass, is open to the public and will celebrate the County’s LGBTQ+ community. (more…)
Montgomery Parks is reminding residents that black bears may be on the move through Montgomery County as they search for suitable home ranges.
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…)
With more than 127,000 Maryland residents commuting across the Potomac River to Virginia for work, according to the latest U.S. Census Bureau state-to-state commuting data, a new study suggests many are heading to the nation’s top-ranked state for income.
Connect with neighbors, learn about Lafayette Federal, and grab fun giveaways! All while enjoying food from local Food Truck.
First 75 registrants can receive free food.*
The Sandy Spring Museum’s annual Strawberry Festival returns this Saturday, June 6, and organizers are encouraging attendees to plan ahead with tickets as the popular event approaches its attendance cap.
Prince George’s County Executive Aisha Braveboy has appointed Dr. Shawn Joseph as the permanent Superintendent of Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS), following nearly a year serving as the district’s interim leader.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service crews responded to a house fire on Bramble Bush Drive in Montgomery Village/Gaithersburg on Monday.
As temperatures rise across Montgomery County, one of the area’s most popular summer attractions is once again welcoming visitors to cool off.
Koala Kreme has shared that it plans to open in The Square in approximately two weeks, according to a social media post shared this week.
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Zoey Scott, a missing 12-year-old.
WOODMOORstock will return to Silver Spring on Saturday, June 6, celebrating its fifth anniversary with what organizers say will be its biggest festival yet. The free, all-ages event will transform the Woodmoor neighborhood into a community-wide music festival featuring more than 80 bands performing across 14 porch stages from noon to 6 pm. (more…)