County and Metro announce North Bethesda life sciences development partnership

The Montgomery County government and the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) announced Monday a partnership to bring a life sciences hub to North Bethesda. The proposed development is expected to increase the county’s stature as a national center for life science and medical research as well as promote economic development and transit ridership, county and WMATA officials said during a press conference at the North Bethesda Metro station on Monday.