If you have ever tried to park at a busy shopping center in Montgomery County, chances are you have had a frustrating experience. Over the years, we have heard from countless readers about which parking lots are the most chaotic, confusing or downright difficult to navigate. Based on that feedback and our own observations, here is an updated look at some of Montgomery County’s worst parking lots, in no particular order.
Montgomery County will recognize 988 Day on Tuesday, September 8, with a virtual event aimed at raising awareness of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and the resources available to residents experiencing a crisis. (more…)
Last week, Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich signed legislation authorizing up to $420 million in tax increment financing bonds to help finance Viva White Oak, a $2.7 billion investment featuring more than 3 million square feet of lab space, office/medical office, retail, and over 4,400 quality residences. The 280-acre site, which is located adjacent to the FDA headquarters and near Adventist HealthCare White Oak Medical Center, is expected to begin construction this fall.
“This is a project that has been discussed and planned for a long time, and now we are getting to the point where people will actually begin seeing it take shape,” said County Executive Elrich. “VIVA White Oak will bring thousands of homes, good jobs, restaurants, stores, and other amenities to an area of the County that has needed this level of investment for decades. We found a financing approach that allows us to build the infrastructure needed to make this development possible while using the new tax revenue generated by the project to repay the bonds. I appreciate the Council, our State partners, MCB, and especially the East County residents who kept pushing to get us to this point.”
Anchored by Costco and with a focus on innovation and research and development, Viva White Oak represents one of the largest development opportunities in Montgomery County in recent years. Once completed, the development is expected to generate $4.9 billion in annual economic output and give the County $21 million year in new revenue. Additionally, the new development is projected to generate 19,000 construction jobs and 9,000 permanent jobs.
“Viva White Oak demonstrates the County’s continued commitment to supporting growth and investment in Montgomery County,” said Jared Smith, President & CEO of the Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC). “The County’s first TIF gives us another important tool to compete for investment, attract businesses, and create jobs. Montgomery County has tremendous assets and opportunities, and using tools like this strategically will help us translate those strengths into long-term economic growth.”
Viva White Oak is expected to take place in two phases. In phase one, which is expected to be completed by 2031, it will deliver over 960 townhomes, 1,000 apartments, 470,000 square feet of retail space, a 175-room hotel with meeting space, up to 1,279 permanent on-site jobs, and 92,000 square feet of medical office space. Phase two, which will take place between 2033 and 2044, will deliver 1.3 million square feet of life sciences office and lab space, 400,000 square feet of Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) life sciences manufacturing, almost 2,500 additional housing units delivered, a 150-room hotel dedicated to supporting innovation, and over 3,800 permanent on-site jobs.
Viva White Oak represents the County’s first use of a TIF and follows a push by Montgomery County to remove barriers and create new opportunities for businesses to invest, grow, and create jobs. In July, the Montgomery County Council approved the Job Creation Project zoning initiative, which is expected to cut permitting time in half for development projects that are in Montgomery County’s key industries—including life sciences and technology— or are expected to create at least 200 local jobs, further showcasing the County’s commitment to powering economic growth in target industries.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to the 13500 block of Grenoble Drive in Rockville at approximately 7:57 a.m. Saturday for a house fire. (more…)
Fractured Prune Doughnuts, located at 1202 E. Patrick St. in Frederick, has announced its permanent closure after more than 18 years in business.
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The Philly cheesesteak from SOKO Butcher in Takoma Park has earned a spot on The Washington Post’s list of the “40 Essential Dishes of D.C.,” highlighting standout selections from restaurants across Washington, DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia.
Aria Restaurant Grill and Kabob is preparing to celebrate its grand opening at 595 Hungerford Drive in Rockville, taking over the space formerly occupied by Hot Pot Kitchen. (more…)
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to the Streamside Apartments at 422 N. Summit Avenue in Gaithersburg on Saturday morning for a carbon monoxide incident that resulted in 12 people being transported to area hospitals. (more…)
A new mesonet weather station is now online and streaming real-time environmental data from Laytonsville, according to the Montgomery County Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security.
Major construction on the Red Line between North Bethesda and Friendship Heights will conclude this weekend, wrapping up nine weeks of work that began July 6.
A new hand-painted sign is now up at Saints Row Brewing, located at 15 Fulks Corner Ave. in Gaithersburg, as the brewery prepares to reopen under new ownership this fall.
Ruan Thai, a longtime family-owned restaurant in Wheaton that won the Taste MoCo tournament for “Best Thai Restaurant” has been named one of “The Best Cheap Eats Around the DC Area” by Washingtonian. (more…)