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Rockville-Based 3CLogic and ServiceNow Together Win Runner-up in Constellation Research 2021 Enterprise Awards

By MCS Staff

Rockville-based 3CLogic transforms cloud platforms or CRMs by integrating voice with existing digital channels. Its innovative solutions extend CRM and data platform capabilities for Global 2000 firms by enabling advanced and scalable features such as optimized self-service experiences, virtual and live agent interactions, and conversational analytics.

Earlier this week 3cLogic announced that it was selected as runner-up for “Best Partnership” in this year’s Constellation Research Enterprise Awards.

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Institute for Bioscience and Biotechnology Research Receives $16.8 M Investment From NIST (Headquartered in Gaithersburg)

By MCS Staff

New Cooperative Agreement to Aid in the Development of Therapeutics and Vaccines, Improve Access to Medication

IBBR, a joint research enterprise of the University of Maryland, College Park, the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), received an investment of over $16 million ($3.3 million each year) from the National Institute of Standards and Technology, which has its headquarters in Gaithersburg.

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True Crime Docuseries on the 1986 Death of Silver Spring Teenager Keith Warren, Found Hanging From a Tree, Airs Tomorrow on Discovery+

By Patrick Herron

Discovery+ will be airing Uprooted, a three-part docuseries on the death of Silver Spring teenage, Keith Warren, beginning February 18.  Warren was found hanging from a tree on July 31, 1986 near his home in Silver Spring. The death was classified as a suicide but because of inconsistencies in the case, his family has long believed it to be a lynching.

The series follows Keith Warren’s sisters 35 year attempt to change the cause of death on Keith’s death certificate. The docuseries will be accompanied by a six-part podcast hosted by Black Lives Matter co-founder Alicia Garza, according to Deadline.

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Event

Closing Reception at “Inspired!” Art Show & Sales

BlackRock Center for the Arts

12901 Town Commons Drive

Germantown, Maryland 20874

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Beautiful venue; great art, gifts and hand-crafted items; refreshments; and meet the award-winning painters, photographers, mixed media artists, ceramicists, fiber artists, and more – some 40 artists in all. It’s an extraordinary array of framed wall works, 3-d media including sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, and fiber pieces, and unframed prints.

Among them, you’ll see:

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Business

Rockville-Based Standard Solar Acquires More Community Solar in Maryland, Unlocks Access to Clean Energy for Hundreds of Subscribers

By MCS Staff

Building on 17 years of sustainable growth and in-house and tax equity investment capital, Rockville-based Standard Solar is a national leader in the development, funding and long-term ownership and operation of commercial and community solar assets. Recognized as an established financial partner with immediate, deep resources, the company owns and operates more than 250 megawatts of solar across the United States.

Yesterday the company announced that it had acquired more community solar in the state of Maryland. Details available in the press release below:

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Downtown Silver Spring

Construction Begins at Flip’d By IHOP in Downtown Silver Spring

By MCS Staff

Updated to reflect opening timeframe

Last April we let you know that IHOP’s new concept, Flip’d by IHOP, would be taking over the old Asian Bistro Cafe location at 8537 Georgia Avenue between Panera and Red Lobster, according to the PetersonCos website.

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Maryland’s First Lady, Yumi Hogan, Tests Positive for Covid-19

By MCS Staff

In a social media post from Governor Larry Hogan this morning, it was revealed that Maryland’s First Lady Yumi Hogan has tested positive for Covid-19.

“As part of our weekly testing regimen, the First Lady tested positive for COVID-19. Having been vaccinated and boosted, she is only experiencing mild symptoms. She will quarantine at Government House. I received negative rapid and PCR tests.

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Wednesday Night Update on Thursday Morning Snow (With Pencil Prediction)

By MCS Staff

A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect for us tomorrow morning. From 4am in Upper MoCo and 6am in C/SW MoCo until 11am.

The National Weather Service has once again slightly increased its latest maps. About two thirds of MoCo is in the 2-3” range with a third in the 1-2” range. The “reasonable worst case scenario” map now shows up to 4 inches possible.

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