Business

Gaithersburg-based Remedy Plan Therapeutics (Remedy Plan), a privately-held, clinical-stage pharmaceutical company developing novel, hyperbolic NAMPT inhibitors located at 704 Quince Orchard Rd., today announced the company has raised over $18 million in an oversubscribed insider financing round. The round includes participation from Schooner Capital and Alexandria Venture Investments. This brings the company’s total funding to date to $55 million.

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MoCo Police

Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division are investigating an incident involving a 2-year-old who fell from the 15th floor of an apartment building in the 11200 block of Oak Leaf Drive in White Oak.

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Event

Join us for a delightful Sunday afternoon at the BlackRock Center for the Arts as Cruise Planners Beth & Rod present a special travel-inspired matinee featuring the beloved film Under the Tuscan Sun.

Date & Time: Sunday, May 31 | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM


Beyond MoCo

Jon Thompson, a Montgomery County native and Clarksburg High School graduate, has been in the restaurant industry since he was 16. In 2020, he created Fifty Fifty– a burger concept featuring patties made of half beef and half bacon– currently located inside Olde Mother Brewing at 526 N Market St in Frederick, MD. This innovative recipe has attracted diners from across Maryland and beyond (photos below).

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Events

The 16th annual Gaithersburg Book Festival will take place on Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Bohrer Park in Gaithersburg. The event is free to attend, and free parking options are available but limited, so attendees are encouraged to use the recommended free shuttle service running continuously from 9:15 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. between the Montgomery County Fairgrounds (501 Perry Parkway) and the Shady Grove Metro Station (355 side). (more…)


MCPS

The Montgomery County Students Construction Trades Foundation and MCPS hosted an Open House in Silver Spring showcasing the ongoing construction of the 44th student-designed home, highlighting the hands-on work of over 300 high school students in trades like carpentry, plumbing, and electrical, with attendance from local leaders and industry partners. (more…)


MoCo Government

On Thursday, Councilmember Andrew Friedson stated that the FY26 Operating Budget and FY25–30 Capital Improvements Program represent a balanced effort to maintain affordability, avoid new taxes, invest in housing and public services, and meet long-term community needs without adding financial strain on residents.

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