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FDA Grants Emergency Use Authorization for Gaithersburg Based Novavax’s COVID-19 Booster

Published October 19, 2022 at 12:33PM

“The U.S. now has access to the Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine, Adjuvanted, the first protein-based option, as a booster,” said Stanley C. Erck, President and Chief Executive Officer, Novavax. “According to CDC data, almost 50 percent of adults who received their primary series have yet to receive their first booster dose. Offering another vaccine choice may help increase COVID-19 booster vaccination rates for these adults.”

The FDA EUA decision was based on data from the Phase 3 Prevent-19 clinical trial and from the U.K.-sponsored COV-BOOST trial. In the Phase 3 trial, a single booster dose of the Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine, Adjuvanted was administered to healthy adult participants aged 18 and older approximately eight or 11 months after their primary series. Following a booster dose, antibody levels increased significantly relative to pre-boost levels, rising above levels associated with protection in the Phase 3 trials. Neutralizing antibodies also increased by 34- to 27-fold compared to pre-boost levels when boosted at eight or 11 months. In the COV-BOOST trial, the Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine, Adjuvanted increased antibody titers when used as a third dose following initial dosing with another authorized COVID-19 vaccine (heterologous boosting).

MoCo Native and Lead Guitarist of Hootie and The Blowfish, Mark Bryan, Will Perform With His Band “The Screaming Trojans” (Nod to Seneca Valley and Gaithersburg) in Frederick This Saturday

By MCS Staff

Published October 19, 2022 at 12:23PM

Half of Hootie and The Blowfish, Mark Bryan and Dean Felber, are graduates of Seneca Valley High School in Germantown. Mark Bryan, lead guitarist of Hootie and The Blowfish, will […]

Phenix Salon Suites Now Open in Gaithersburg

By Patrick Herron

Published October 19, 2022 at 9:24AM | Updated October 19, 2022 at 10:33PM

Phenix Salon Suites, a boutique style salon concept, is now open at 363 Muddy Branch Rd in Gaithersburg. Phenix rents salon space to individual stylists that they claim offer a cozier and more relaxing setting for clients. Phenix Salon Suites has an addition location at 1776 E Jefferson Street in Rockville and 8661 Colesville Rd in Silver Spring. Details below per its website:

“Phenix Salon Suites is the first “Boutique Salon Suite Concept” that offers luxury spacious salon suites for the independent salon professional and others. Our suites offer salon and business professionals the opportunity to own and operate their own salon type of business without the hassle and expense of facility management and maintenance. Phenix Salon Suites “Boutique” business model provides smaller intimate Salon Suite Properties with spacious Salon Suites. If you are tired of the large scale Salon Suite properties where you are just a renter – Phenix Salon Suites offers a welcome alternative that offers a cozier more relax setting in an upscale “Spa” feel.

Pedestrian Bridge Located Behind Casey Community Center Will Be Replaced with New Structure

By MCS Staff

Published October 19, 2022 at 7:47AM

The pedestrian bridge located behind Casey Community Center will be removed and replaced with new structure, according to the City of Gaithersburg. During routine inspection of small span & pedestrian bridges throughout the City, a consultant noted safety concerns due to severe section loss at the bearing end locations of both steel beams on the pedestrian bridge behind Casey Community Center. The bridge was temporarily closed for safety reasons and a consultant was hired to do design for repair/replacement of the structure. The existing deck, railing, steel beams, and concrete foundations will be removed & replaced with a new structure.

The construction contractor, Brawner Builders, Inc., plans to mobilize and begin site preparation work on or about October 20, 2022. The work plan allows for approximately six weeks of site preparation, dependent upon weather conditions. This work will consist of placing perimeter sediment and erosion controls, work area fencing, the demolition and removal of the existing bridge and abutments, and the installation and curing of new concrete abutments. The fabrication of the new pre-engineered twin galvanized steel girder pedestrian bridge with galvanized steel decking, railing, and handrails will occur simultaneously with the site work. The placement of the new pre-engineered twin galvanized steel girder pedestrian bridge with galvanized steel decking, railing, and handrails is anticipated to occur in late December, weather permitting.

Permanent Signage Up at Lum Thai and Jazzercise in Muddy Branch Square

By MCS Staff

Published October 18, 2022 at 2:56PM | Updated October 19, 2022 at 9:24AM

Permanent signage is now up at two future destinations at Muddy Branch Square in Gaithersburg– Lum Thai and Jazzercise.

In June 2021 we let you know that Lum Thai, a Thai food and chicken restaurant (according to signage), would be coming to Muddy Branch Square, in the space previously occupied by Roggenart and Canela Bakery at 806 Muddy Branch Road. Since then things have been mostly quiet, but renovations began for the upcoming restaurant a couple months back. We stopped by earlier this week and construction is progressing, but there is plenty of work left to do. We anticipate an early 2023 opening.

EggMania to Open in Gaithersburg

By Patrick Herron

Published October 18, 2022 at 12:48PM

EggMania is coming to 385 Muddy Branch Road in Gaithersburg, taking over the space formerly occupied by Curry Place, next to Indian Bazaar. The menu consists of egg-centric Indian street food, including a masala omelet, egg curry, and Goti Fry (sliced boiled eggs cooked with ginger, garlic and chili. Topped with American cheese and onion-tomato based gravy). EggMania currently has franchises in several states and is currently opening new locations throughout the U.S. No opening date has been announced.

According to its website, “EggMania, as the name represents, is a specialized Restaurant for Egg Delicacies. Established by five young and passionate friends, they bring out innovative and delicious recipes on tables. Keeping the health and nutrition benefits of egg in mind, they come up with great quality and tasty food at affordable prices for the one of its kind experience for customers, of all ages and communities.”

City of Gaithersburg to Hold Community Shredding & Electronics Recycling Event

By Patrick Herron

Published October 18, 2022 at 11:45AM

Visitors will be asked to pop their trunks upon proceeding to the shred truck. Staff will remove boxes without making contact. Acceptable items for shredding include all types of paper, including receipts, tax and medical records, and financial and legal documents. Paper with staples and paperclips (no binder clips) will be accepted, as will envelopes with plastic windows. If paper is in 3-ring binders or is spiral bound, bindings must be removed before coming to the event. Learn more about shredding at www.gtownpaper.com. All shredding will be done on site.

E-waste will be accepted in a designated truck. For the safety of residents, staff and volunteers, only one car may approach the E-waste truck at a time. Visitors will be asked to deposit E-waste into the truck themselves. Please consider donating items before disposing of them. Items that will be accepted include:

Public Hearing on Plan That Proposes 72 Stacked Townhouses in Gaithersburg is Scheduled for November 7

By MCS Staff

Published October 18, 2022 at 7:13AM

A consolidated joint public hearing on a plan that proposes 72 stacked townhouse (2-over-2) units along with green amenity space in Gaithersburg (intersection of Central Avenue with South Frederick Avenue) is scheduled for November 7, 2022 at 7:30 pm in the City Call Council Chambers, 31 South Summit Avenue. Comments on this application may be mailed to 31 South Summit Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD, 20877 or emailed to [email protected].

Additional information from our previous report: One Central LLC has submitted a schematic development plan that proposes 72 stacked townhouse (2-over-2) units along with green amenity space in Gaithersburg. Per the plans submitted to the City of Gaithersburg, the Property is located at the northeast quadrant of the intersection of Central Avenue with South Frederick Avenue. Nearby and vicinal uses (on the north) include the Devol Funeral Home and surface parking lot; (on the west) South Frederick Avenue; (on the south) single family housing structures believed occupied by office/employment use;, and (on the east) Unity of Gaithersburg Church, Rockville Evangelical Church, and single family residential.

MCFRS Respond to Fire in Gaithersburg on Sunday Afternoon

By Patrick Herron

Published October 16, 2022 at 4:56PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services responded to a fire at the Village Overlook condominiums on Christopher Ave in Gaithersburg around 4pm on Sunday, October 16. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, the fire was located on the third floor, in the bedroom of one of the building’s units. The fire has been extinguished and did not extend to other parts of the building.

All six occupants, plus two dogs and a cat will likely be displaced. There were no injuries reported. We will post an update when more information becomes available. Per @mcfrsPIO on twitter: “400blk Christopher Ave. near Frederick Rd, Gaithersburg, 5-sty apt bldg, fire on 3rd floor, @mcfrs PE708, PE731, PE734, PE728, E732, PAT708, T734, RS729, M708, BC705, BC703, T731, AT735, A753, & others on scene”

Lakeforest Mall: Informational Meeting on Redevelopment Plans to Be Held By Mall Owners on Thursday, October 20th

By MCS Staff

Published October 16, 2022 at 9:58AM

Earlier this year, on February 28th, WRS Inc. (a real estate investment firm based out of South Carolina), purchased Lakeforest Mall’s four anchor sites. The firm previously purchased the core, ponds, and forest conservation of the mall back in 2019. There is a public meeting on Thursday October 20th at 6pm, being held by WRS Inc. regarding the Sketch Plan and Rezoning application for the mall. The meeting will take place at Lakeforest Mall (701 Russell Ave, Gaithersburg, MD).

In April, Gaithersburg’s Office of Economic Development released the dollar amount the properties were acquired for, per Maryland Land Records:

(Located) Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Ask for Public’s Assistance Locating Missing 11-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Published October 15, 2022 at 11:13PM | Updated October 16, 2022 at 12:02PM

Estes is 5-feet, 2-inch tall and weighs 150 pounds. She has brown curly hair which may be up in a bun. She has brown eyes and braces. She was last seen wearing a navy zip-up hooded sweatshirt with a Nike logo, peach sweatpants and pink Crocs. Police and family are concerned for her welfare.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Lily Estes is asked to all the police non-emergency number at (301) 279-8000 (24-hour line) or the Special Victims Investigations Division at (240) 773- 5400.