Montgomery Community Media

One million people die worldwide from malaria each year in an increasing problem that seems impossible to solve. But in Rockville on Monday, Nov. 18, one man stood up in front of a crowded room and said confidently that his small, local biotechnology company is making strides in the clinical testing of a vaccine to […]

A panel discussion entitled, “Healthcare and Life Sciences” was held at a global forum on Nov. 18 about “Doing Business in Africa” at Johns Hopkins University- Montgomery County campus. The discussion included moderator Dr. Jeff Hoffman (CEO, Danya International), Dr. Hortenznia Beciu (Director, Global Services, Johns Hopkins Medicine International), Dr. Peter Billingsley (Sanaria) and Dr. […]

Gaithersburg based MedImmune, the global biologics research and development arm of AstraZeneca, announced Nov. 14 that Yong-Jun Liu, M.D., Ph.D. has been named the company’s new head of research, effective Jan. 6, 2014. Dr. Liu currently serves as vice president and chief scientific officer at the Baylor Research Institute and director of the Baylor Institute […]

In this MyMCMedia extra, Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett thanks the Nighttime Economy Task Force for its work over six months leading up to the final report that was delivered to his office on Nov. 15. “This is an action plan,” Leggett said. You can review the recommendations online: http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/nighttimeeconomy/recommend.html

In this MyMCMedia extra, Chief Innovation Officer Dan Hoffman says work is already underway to designate more food truck spots in the county, including some late night venues. Hoffman is one of the county’s staff members who assisted the Nighttime Economy Task Force with its recommendations to improve Montgomery County’s nighttime economy. He says the […]

After six months of review, the Nighttime Economy Task Force forwarded its recommendations for improving the county’s nightlife to County Executive Isiah Leggett on Nov. 15. During the discussions of this task force, many have used the word “hip” to explain the county’s objective. In this MyMCMedia extra, Montgomery County Councilmember Hans Riemer was asked […]

In this MyMCMedia extra, watch the chair of the Nighttime Economy Task Force present the task force’s final report to County Executive Isiah Leggett on Nov. 15. Speaking on behalf of the 19-member task force,  Heather Dlhopolsky also highlights a few of the report’s recommendations about how to enhance the nighttime economy in Montgomery County. […]

After six months of review, the Nighttime Economy Task Force has forwarded its recommendations for improving the county’s nightlife to the County Executive. In this MyMCMedia extra, Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett explains why improving the nightlife of Montgomery County is important when it comes to attracting a demographic with spending power.    

In this MyMCMedia extra, Montgomery County Councilmember Hans Riemer identifies some of the task force’s recommendations for improving the county’s nighttime economy. Take a look:

Monster Mini Golf is opening its doors Nov. 10 at noon for fun-loving children, teens and adults. The spooky, glow in the dark attraction is an 18-hole miniature golf course with ghoulish goblins, maddening monsters and creepy creatures. It also features a decked-out DJ playing music from Monster Mini Golf’s own radio station and more […]