Montgomery County Police are stepping away from one of their social media platforms.
A fire involving rooftop solar panels was reported Monday at a single-family home on Conrad Court in Damascus.
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 Police released a summary of reported calls for service over the weekend, covering Friday, April 24 through Sunday, April 26, highlighting a mix of auto thefts, robberies, assaults, and several incidents involving schools.
The Montgomery County Agricultural Fair is raising concerns about a proposed change to the Montgomery County Public Schools calendar that could result in the school year starting during the annual fair.
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Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service crews responded to several crashes across the county Monday morning, according to chief spokesperson Pete Piringer.
Beyond Comics at 18749 N Frederick Ave in Gaithersburg will host Free Comic Book Day on Saturday, May 2, from 10 am to 8 pm, offering free comic books to attendees as part of the nationwide event.
The University of Maryland Medical Center’s R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore honored 51 medical professionals and first responders who helped save the life of a Montgomery County teenager who was critically injured in a 2024 shooting.
Authorities investigating the April 25 shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner are examining connections between the suspect and Montgomery County, Maryland, according to reporting from Reuters and statements shared by Fox News correspondent Jacqui Heinrich. (more…)
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The Gaithersburg Book Festival returns for its 17th year on May 16. Recognized as one of the nation’s leading literary gatherings, the festival will feature more than 100 best-selling and award-winning authors participating in talks and panel discussions. (more…)
The Germantown Flea Market will return for the 2026 season on Saturday, May 2, from 8am to 1pm at the MARC rail commuter lot at Germantown Road and Bowman Mill Drive.
With North Potomac and North Bethesda constantly finding their way into the conversation, even when they’re not the main topic, we’re taking a closer look at some well-known spots around the area to answer a simple question: “Is it in Rockville?” While many places are commonly referred to as Rockville, that doesn’t always mean they fall within official city limits. For this, official city boundaries are the only criteria.