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Gaithersburg-Based Novavax Files for Authorization of its COVID-19 Vaccine in the United Kingdom

By MCS Staff

GAITHERSBURG, Md., Oct. 27, 2021/PRNewswire/ — Novavax, Inc. (Nasdaq: NVAX), a biotechnology company dedicated to developing and commercializing next-generation vaccines for serious infectious diseases, today announced the completion of its rolling regulatory submission to the U.K. Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) for authorization of its COVID-19 vaccine candidate. The company’s application for Conditional Marketing Authorization (CMA) marks the first submission for authorization of a protein-based COVID-19 vaccine in the United Kingdom.

“This submission brings Novavax significantly closer to delivering millions of doses of the first protein-based COVID-19 vaccine, built on a proven, well-understood vaccine platform that demonstrated high efficacy against multiple strains of the coronavirus,” said Stanley C. Erck, President and Chief Executive Officer, Novavax. “We look forward to MHRA’s review and will be prepared to deliver vaccine doses following what we anticipate will be a positive decision. We thank the clinical trial participants and trial sites in the United Kingdom, as well as the U.K. Vaccines Taskforce, for their support and vital contributions to this program.”

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Update on New Starbucks Locations in Gaithersburg and Montgomery Village

By Patrick Herron

Construction on the exterior of the new Starbucks at the Spectrum in Gaithersburg is nearing completion. The restaurant is currently receiving deliveries for equipment and furniture.

No opening date has been announced but Spectrum has told us the location is expected to open by the end of the year.

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City of Gaithersburg Celebrates Native American Heritage Month

By MCS Staff

The City invites you to celebrate Native American Heritage Month with educational & cultural presentations that include virtual programming, an official proclamation, and a special display at the Casey Farmers Market with vendor Ekowah Coffee & Running Strong with American Indian Youth. Residents are encouraged to learn about & celebrate Native American culture and participate in local events & programs taking place throughout the month, many coordinated by the City’s Multicultural Affairs Committee (MAC).

An official proclamation designating November 2021 as “Native American Heritage Month” in the City of Gaithersburg was presented at the October 18 Mayor & City Council meeting. The proclamation was received by Dr. Michelle Alexander, Media Specialist at Richard Montgomery High School. Dr. Alexander is part Piscataway Indian, the only state-recognized tribe in Maryland. She is the chair of the Cultural Diversity & Awareness Action Team, sponsor of the Diverse Voices student club, and she continually educates students and other educators on the reality of Native issues. View the presentation here & read more here.

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Early Voting for Gaithersburg City Elections Happening Today

By Patrick Herron

Per the City of Gaithersburg:

Those who wish to vote in-person for the City of Gaithersburg Municipal elections may take advantage of Early Voting on Saturday and Sunday, October 23 and 24, at the Activity Center at Bohrer Park, 506 S. Frederick Avenue next to Gaithersburg High School. The poll will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days.

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Privai Spa + Salon is Taking Over Mynd Spa Locations in Pike & Rose and Kentlands

By MCS Staff

Updated on 10/22 to reflect locations of both spas

Privai, the luxury skin and body care line, announced the expansion of its brand earlier this week with the debut of Privai | Spa + Salon.Per the press release, they will open a Pike & Rose location followed by a Gaithersburg location here in MoCo.

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Opening Date For Lidl in Montgomery Village / Gaithersburg

By Patrick Herron

We were able to confirm today that the Lidl at 19241 Montgomery Village Ave. in Montgomery Village will be opening on February 9, 2022.

Last month we let you know that the location has just begun hiring. Positions are now listed on Indeed.com and hiring signage has been placed in from of the building.

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Gaithersburg Man Sentenced to 45 Years in Prison for 2017 Rape on Watkins Mill Road

By Patrick Herron

David L. Williams, of Gaithersburg, was given a life sentence today, with all but 45 years suspended. Williams pleaded guilty to first-degree rape on Oct. 4, stemming  from an incident that occurred on the morning of October 6, 2017.

According to the State’s Attorney’s Office, “Williams targeted a woman as she waited at the bus stop along Watkins Mill Rd. near Travis Ln. in Gaithersburg. He threw her down an embankment behind the bus stop, forced cocaine into her mouth and brutally raped and beat her, then stole her belongings leaving her there unconscious and naked.”

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