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Published March 9, 2022 at 2:16PM

The Truck Will Host Regular Hours in Montgomery County, Md. As Well As Private Events

Today, Chef Jarrad Silver announces the launch of his new food truck, Silver and Sons BBQ to debut in the parking lot of Captains Market at 7607 Macarthur Boulevard in Bethesda, Maryland on March 12. Silver’s take on barbecue is heavily influenced by his Jewish upbringing and professional training in the kitchens of local Mediterranean restaurants. In addition to being stationed at Captains Market, Silver and Sons BBQ is also available through pre-orders, neighborhood deliveries, and private catering.

Derwood

March is Adopt a Guinea Pig Month at the Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center

By Patrick Herron

Published March 9, 2022 at 2:04PM

March is Adopt a Guinea Pig month at the Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center, located at 7315 Muncaster Mill Rd in Derwood.

Guidelines for adoption, the pre-visit checklist, and the adoption questionnaire can be found at https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/animalservices/adoption/howtoadopt.html.

Germantown

The Stoltzfus Family, Owners of the Dutch Family Restaurant in Germantown, Involved in Serious Auto Collision

By Patrick Herron

Published March 9, 2022 at 1:15PM

The Stoltzfus family, owners of the Dutch Family Restaurant located inside of the Lancaster County Dutch Market at 12613 Wisteria Dr. in Germantown, were injured in a serious car accident in South Carolina on Sunday morning. The family was traveling to Florida for a vacation.

A GoFundMe has been set up at https://www.gofundme.com/f/jr-ruthies-accidentwe

Education

MCPS: Anti-Racist Audit Survey Due March 31

By Patrick Herron

Published March 9, 2022 at 11:39AM | Updated March 9, 2022 at 12:39PM

Montgomery County Public Schools students in grades 4-12 will be taking an age appropriate, anonymous survey in this month regarding institutional racism in Montgomery County schools.

Per MCPS:

Event

Into The Woods – MC’s Summer Musical

June 20, 2026 8:00 pm -10:00 pm

Montgomery College Theatre Arts Arena

51 Mannakee Street

Rockville, Maryland 20850

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Performances:

Saturday June 20 @ 8pm

Silver Spring

Man Who Received First Pig Heart Xenotransplant Has Died

By MCS Staff

Published March 9, 2022 at 11:24AM

Multiple news outlets have reported that David Bennett, the man who received the first UHeart™ from Silver Spring’s United Therapeutics Corporation, has died.

Per USA Today, “It’s not yet clear precisely what caused Bennett’s death, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center, where he received the transplant Jan. 7 and had been recovering since. He began deteriorating in recent days and the hospital announced his death Wednesday.”

Takoma Park

Community invited to virtual presentation on Takoma Park Minor Master Plan Amendment’s Review of Existing Conditions on March 29

By MCS Staff

Published March 9, 2022 at 10:49AM

The planning team will brief the City Council of Takoma Park on existing conditions on March 9 and the Montgomery County Planning Board on March 31.

WHEATON, MD – The Montgomery County Planning Department, part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), and the City of Takoma Park are holding a virtual presentation to the community on the existing conditions within the study area of the Takoma Park Minor Master Plan Amendment. During the meeting, which will be held online on Zoom on March 29 from 6 to 8 p.m., the Planning team will share timeline and process information as well as answer questions from participants about the plan and process. Advance registration is required. Live translation services can be provided upon request when community members register. The deadline for live translation requests is 5 p.m. on March 22.

Bethesda

Public Hearings to be Held on Bethesda and Silver Spring Arts and Entertainment District State Redesignation Applications

By Patrick Herron

Published March 9, 2022 at 10:43AM

For Immediate Release: Wednesday, March 9, 2022

Bethesda

‘Runaway Tire’ Strikes Minivan Traveling in Opposite Direction On Beltway Thursday Afternoon

By MCS Staff

Published March 9, 2022 at 9:47AM

“My mother and her friend were in that van. This is a miracle.”

-Twitter user @MiloGatDaPlan

Business

Gaithersburg: Salubris Biotherapeutics Announces $32 Million Financing to Advance Novel Complex Biologics for Cardiovascular, Oncology, and Neurodegenerative Diseases

By MCS Staff

Published March 9, 2022 at 9:26AM

Reports Promising Early Data from Lead Clinical Program, JK07, for the Treatment of Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction

Initiates Enrollment in Second Cohort of JK07 Phase 1 Dose Escalation Study

Business

Gaithersburg: Edgybees Named to Fast Company’s Annual List of the World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies for 2022

By MCS Staff

Published March 9, 2022 at 9:14AM

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The leading geospatial intelligence software company joins the ranks of Canva, Microsoft, SpaceX, and more.

Edgybees, the global leader in geo-registration software that’s headquartered on Washingtonian Blvd in Gaithersburg, has been named to Fast Company‘s prestigious annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2022. This year’s list honors businesses that are making the biggest impact on their industries and culture as a whole—ultimately thriving in today’s ever-changing world. These companies are creating the future today with some of the most inspiring accomplishments of the 21^st century. In addition to the World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies, 528 organizations are recognized across 52 categories.

Bethesda

Bethesda: Perseus TDC Acquires Bethesda Office Building, Announces Plans For Multifamily Development

By MCS Staff

Published March 9, 2022 at 9:05AM | Updated March 9, 2022 at 9:48AM

Perseus TDC announces it has acquired a five-story, 65,000-square-foot office building at 4405 East-West Highway in Bethesda, Maryland with plans to redevelop the site as a 10-story multifamily community with more than 300 units. Entitlement and design is underway, and construction is expected to begin in 2024.

“Perseus TDC is focused on developing highly-amenitized multifamily communities in premier D.C. metro locations, creating value for our investors and improving the community for all residents,” said Adam Peters, Regional Partner at Perseus TDC. “Our commitment to building the best product for all price points drives our design approach and strategy.”