Maryland Lt. Governor Aruna Miller and Maryland’s Office of Overdose Response have launched a new public dashboard allowing Maryland residents to track how opioid settlement funds are being received, distributed, and spent across the state.
Watkins Mill Elementary School students from Montgomery Village and Gaithersburg once performed on one of the nation’s biggest stages, taking part in festivities surrounding President Bill Clinton’s 1993 inauguration at the Capital Centre (video below).
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…)
Takoma Park Police are investigating an attempted armed carjacking that occurred early Sunday morning in the area of Flower Avenue and Maplewood Avenue.
Historic Indigenous Recognition Event to Take Place in Montgomery County, Maryland
The Taino American Indigenous National Organization (T.A.I.N.O.) proudly announces its upcoming signature public event,
Indian Express has reopened under new ownership at 11315 Fern St. in Wheaton, bringing a refreshed vision while keeping many of the longtime staples customers have come to expect from the neighborhood Indian restaurant.
Two Maryland pizzerias are once again being recognized among the best in the country, with both moving up on the newly released 2026 50 Top Pizza USA list.
U.S. News & World Report has released its 2026 Best Places to Live rankings, highlighting 15 Maryland communities recognized for factors including affordability, quality of life, job market strength, and overall desirability (list below).
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Montgomery County police have arrested a suspect in connection with the fatal shooting that occurred earlier this month outside the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center in North Bethesda.
MCPD released its daily crime summaries for May 25 and May 26, detailing reported incidents across Montgomery County, including vehicle thefts, assaults, burglaries, and firearm-related arrests.
The Gaithersburg Police Department announced that patrol officers arrested a 36-year-old driver during a recent traffic stop after allegedly discovering a loaded Smith & Wesson .38 Special revolver and suspected crack cocaine inside the vehicle. (more…)
Pittsburgh-based Millie’s Ice Cream is preparing to open its first Maryland location in Gaithersburg’s Downtown Crown.