Residents will have the opportunity to help shape the final design of a new public art installation planned for David Scull Park, between First St. and E Gude Dr. in East Rockville.
The wellness lifestyle brand ALO has opened its first Montgomery County location at Bethesda Row in Bethesda.
Montgomery County Public Schools’ open lunch policy will remain unchanged after the Board of Education failed to advance proposed revisions during its May 21 business meeting.
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…)
A longtime Northern Virginia Tex-Mex institution, with many ties to Montgomery County and the DMV, is preparing to serve its final customers.
Performances:
Saturday June 20 @ 8pm
Luu Color Center in Rockville has been recognized by ADP, a payroll and HR provider, as one of 10 recipients nationwide of its 2026 Grit & Wisdom Awards, an honor celebrating small business owners who have demonstrated resilience, adaptability, and leadership while navigating major operational challenges.
K-Wave has announced that its planned grand opening in Rockville has been postponed as the business continues waiting for required county permits and approvals. (more…)
The Montgomery County Students Construction Trades Foundation (CTF) and Montgomery County Public Schools celebrated the completion of the 44th student-designed and student-built home on May 26, while also marking the 50th anniversary of the Construction Trades Foundation partnership0.
In the Circuit Court for Montgomery County, the Honorable John Maloney sentenced Sari Kurland, also known as Sari Bloch, to 80 years in prison, suspending all but 13 years to serve, followed by five years of supervised probation.
Maryland Department of Health has reported the first heat-related death of 2026 in Maryland. According to the department, the deceased was a man in the 70-80 age range, and the death occurred in Calvert County. (more…)
Metro has launched its “Fares Pay for Service” campaign, a systemwide initiative aimed at improving fare compliance and protecting funding for transit service across the region.
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Nadea Iqbal, a missing 15-year-old.