Gaithersburg dry ice company looking to help out coronavirus storage effort

This week Pfizer plans to file for emergency approval of its coronavirus vaccine. The company said it’s 95 percent effective and has no major side effects – but that doesn’t mean it’ll be easy to get it to the public.

Montgomery County officials maintaining strict coronavirus restrictions during holiday season

With the one-two punch of the holiday season and stricter precautions against COVID-19 returning, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan is calling on local governments in his state to step up safety inspections for retail businesses.

Gaithersburg neighbors clash over Halloween amid pandemic
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Halloween is less than two weeks away and some neighbors are clashing over trick or treating during a pandemic.?

Serious incident reported during virtual class at a Gaithersburg high school

Officials at a Gaithersburg high school sent a letter to parents Thursday detailing a serious incident that happened during a virtual learning class. 

Worker injured in RIO balcony collapse, Montgomery County emergency officials say

A worker suffered what officials described as traumatic injuries when a third-floor balcony collapsed at the RIO Washingtonian center in Gaithersburg Friday afternoon.

Labor Day weekend doesn’t mean it’s time to party, DC region health officials say

With the Labor Day weekend ahead, health officials in the D.C. region are cautioning people that the occasion does not mean letting your guard down in the era of COVID-19.

Gaithersburg City Council considers reviewing streets and roads named after slave owners

A resident email sent to the Gaithersburg City Council is sparking a discussion to review and change the names of some streets and roads that are named after slave owners.

Amazon proposing $92M Montgomery County distribution center: report

Months after scrapping a plan to build a facility in Prince George’s County, Amazon is proposing a $92 million distribution center in neighboring Montgomery County, according to a report.

Montgomery County biotech company working on COVID-19 vaccine

A biotech company in Montgomery County says it's ready to start taking its coronavirus vaccine program to a new phase earlier than they expected, as the company is still working on securing more funding and support for the program. 

Montgomery County Police investigating case involving potential fake garage door technician

The Montgomery County Police Department is investigating a case where someone may be claiming to be an employee of a well-known business, but according to some residents, the claim is turning out to be fake.