The Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center (MCASAC) will host a dog adoption special on Saturday, March 28, offering $16 adoption fees.
Marty Bass, a longtime Baltimore broadcasting staple and familiar face on WJZ, has announced he will retire at the end of May, capping off a career that began in television nearly five decades ago.
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Anytime North Potomac comes up (North Bethesda too, but that’s a conversation for another day), the most-liked reply is almost always some version of, “You mean Gaithersburg?” Let’s get into it.
Montgomery County, MD is commonly known as being a suburb of the nation’s capital, but what might surprise some is that it is also home to a thriving biotech ecosystem. With over 350 life sciences companies, including global brands like AstraZeneca, United Therapeutics, and Novavax, Montgomery County anchors the third largest biophama hub in the U.S., behind only Boston and San Francisco.
Running annually in Washington D.C. for over 25 years, World Vaccine Congress attracts an international audience from over 80 countries and convenes more than 3,000 people to learn about the latest trends, research, and technologies in the vaccine industry. This year, Montgomery County took center stage, with a featured session on the extensive Biologics Value Chain in the County, as well as a session during which County Executive Marc Elrich spoke about the extensive resources available to companies here, and an exhibit space showcasing these resources.
A Complete Biologics Value Chain in One Region
One of the defining strengths of Montgomery County is its ability to support the full lifecycle of biologics, all the way from early research to large-scale manufacturing. During the panel discussion, moderated by Dr. Stefanie Trop, Director of Life Sciences at the Maryland Department of Commerce, local leaders emphasized that the region’s strength lies in its network of partners who work collaboratively across discovery, development, testing, and production. Panelists from companies in all stages of the value chain spectrum included Dr. Andrew Lees, Founder of Fina Biosolutions, Benjamin Moutier, Senior Vice-President, Vaccines and Immune Therapies at AstraZeneca, Dr. Helen Sabzevari President & CEO of Precigen, and Dr. Frederick Holtsberg, Chief Scientific Officer of Integrated BioTherapeutics.
This end-to-end capability in close geographical proximity gives companies a unique advantage and is rare to find in other markets, even established ones like San Francisco and Boston. In fact, only a handful of places worldwide offer the combination of infrastructure, expertise, and collaboration found in Montgomery County and if diversity, education and population density are taken into consideration – then Montgomery County standouts even more.
“Gaithersburg is one of the six places in the world where we can do what we’re doing,” explained Benjamin Moutier, Senior Vice-President, Vaccines and Immune Therapies, AstraZeneca. “We have the right partners at every step of the value chain [in Montgomery County].”
A Strong Partnership Network
Biotech breakthroughs rarely happen in isolation. They depend on strong partnerships between private companies, local and state governments, academic institutions, and workforce training organizations. Montgomery County has intentionally cultivated these connections, making collaboration and coordination defining characteristics of its life sciences ecosystem.
Dr. Frederick Holtsberg, Chief Scientific Officer at IBT Bioservices, a full service CRO offering clinical & preclinical contract research services, says the company’s close partnerships between them and local stakeholders have been crucial to its success. “As a Rockville-based company, we’re grateful for the partnership and support from city, County, and state leaders,” explained Dr. Holtsberg. “These programs have helped fuel our growth, and we’re excited about the continued momentum of our community.” (more…)
The Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General has released body-worn camera footage from an incident involving Montgomery County police in which 31-year-old Jamal Thompson of Silver Spring died following his release from custody.
Connect with neighbors, learn about Lafayette Federal, and grab fun giveaways! All while enjoying food from local Tacos el Pariente.
First 75 registrants can receive free food.*
A series of vehicle break-ins targeting Hondas was reported early Monday morning across parts of Frederick County, with thieves specifically stealing airbags from steering wheels.
Two restaurants with Maryland locations in Montgomery County have been named semifinalists for the RAMMY Awards’ “Casual Restaurant of the Year,” highlighting a pair of concepts that bring distinct international flavors to the local dining scene.
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Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring has begun a full renovation of its emergency department, a major project aimed at improving patient care, safety and the overall experience for families seeking emergency treatment.
The Montgomery County Police Department’s 5th District officers and Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service responded at approximately 8:13 pm to the 2700 block of Sweet Shrub Drive in Clarksburg for a reported stabbing. (more…)
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The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred Tuesday afternoon in the 18400 block of Lost Knife Circle in Montgomery Village.
Three restaurants with Maryland locations, each with a presence in Montgomery County, have been named semifinalists for the RAMMY Awards’ “Fast Casual Restaurant of the Year.”
The Montgomery County Council unanimously passed the County Values Act (Bill 3-26) on Tuesday, March 24, establishing new policies governing how U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) may operate on County-controlled properties.