Silver Spring-based United Therapeutics Corporation announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved its application to start a clinical study of UKidney™, a kidney derived from a genetically modified pig.

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Maryland officials honored Avani Durvasula and Farah Hawks from Silver Spring, and Grace Guo and Asher Lyons from Poolesville, at the State House for their achievements in the 2024 National History Day competition. (more…)


The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) has provided new details about the arrest of two individuals after a drug transaction, during which one suspect attempted to escape by ramming a police vehicle and was found with over two pounds of marijuana and a stolen handgun.

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A suspected drug dealer and buyer were arrested in downtown Silver Spring after a drug deal led to a police stop, during which the dealer attempted to flee by ramming a police car and was found with over two pounds of marijuana and a stolen handgun. (more…)


The Wheaton High School Society of Women Engineers (SWE) achieved an impressive 3rd place finish out of 38 international teams at the 2025 UAE Electric Vehicle Grand Prix, a team member reported today. This event provided SWE with a valuable opportunity to collaborate with high school teams from four different countries.

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