Montgomery County has secured more than $8.3 million in state funding to support 20 clean energy and energy efficiency projects aimed at reducing operating costs, improving emergency preparedness, and modernizing public facilities.
The funding will help install solar-powered backup systems at community facilities, expand renewable energy projects, improve public parking infrastructure, and advance the County’s resilience hub and microgrid initiative.
A Washington, D.C., resident and retired police officer has claimed a $1 million top prize from the Maryland Lottery’s $1,000,000 Crossword scratch-off game.
For many longtime Montgomery County residents, Putt-Putt on Rollins Avenue was a rite of passage. Whether it was birthday parties, first dates, arcade games, or friendly mini-golf rivalries, the Rockville attraction created memories for generations before closing in 2002.
Today, Qdoba occupies part of the former site, while the neighboring Rollins Ridge apartment community had taken the old Putt-Putt property’s address. But located inside the apartment complex is a surprising piece of local history that many residents didn’t know is still around.
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…)
Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) has addressed inquiries regarding a death that occurred on the Capital Crescent Trail.
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Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) crews responded to a reported fire around 8pm Tuesday at a mixed commercial and residential building on Chestnut Street in Gaithersburg.
Below is an updated look at the latest retail and dining changes at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda, including new restaurants, specialty shops, and brand relocations.
The FBI and Montgomery County Police Department are seeking the public’s help in identifying the person or persons responsible for vandalizing the Shaare Tefila Synagogue in Olney.
Maryland State Police are renewing their appeal for information as the second anniversary of the murder of 10-year-old Tyron Colbert Jr. approaches. Investigators, along with the FBI and Crime Solvers of the Eastern Shore, are offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible.
Montgomery County has expanded its Flood Risk Explorer interactive mapping tool to include the Middle Rock Creek and Lower Rock Creek watersheds, adding to the Sligo Creek watershed that was mapped when the program launched in December.
Montgomery Parks is inviting residents to help shape the future of Long Branch Local Park at 700 Langley Dr. in Silver Spring through a 30-day public comment period running from June 1 through June 30.
Address: 12600 Maidens Bower Drive
Neighborhood: Esworthy Park
Type: 5 BR, 4 (+1 half) BA single-family detached – 4350sq. ft.
Rent: $6,900/mo
Noteworthy: Spacious home and expansive yard with an au-pair/nanny/in-law suite
Located in the sought-after Esworthy Park community of Potomac, this spacious and well-maintained home offers an exceptional combination of comfort, functionality, and outdoor enjoyment. Thoughtfully designed with generous living spaces throughout, the home is ideal for everyday living as well as entertaining family, friends, colleagues, or guests.
The main level features a welcoming floor plan with formal and casual gathering spaces, a well-appointed kitchen, and abundant natural light throughout. The layout provides excellent flow for hosting dinners, celebrations, or professional gatherings while maintaining comfortable spaces for daily life. Enjoy the warmth of the double sided, wood burning fireplace during colder months and the adjacent deck during warmer seasons.
Upstairs, the four generously sized bedrooms offer privacy and flexibility, including a spacious primary suite. The finished lower level includes a kitchen, full bath and versatile living areas that would work well as a nanny, au pair, in-law, guest, or helper suite, as well as a home office, fitness area, or recreation space.
Outdoor living is a highlight of the property. A large deck overlooks an expansive backyard with plenty of room to relax, play, garden, or entertain. Mature landscaping provides a peaceful setting and a sense of privacy. There is a basketball goal on the expansive driveway that can hold approximately 16 cars in addition to the 2 car attached garage.
Rental contact:
Lorraine Barclay Nordlinger – TTR Sotheby’s International Realty Barclay Nordlinger Team
[email protected]
(202) 285-3935