Advance Auto Parts announced the opening of its new store in White Oak at 12259 Prosperity Drive, Suite 105B, with a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony scheduled for May 1, at 12:30pm.
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Dashaune Littlejohn, a missing 17-year-old. (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.
Second Chance Wildlife Center in Clarksburg has been officially licensed as Maryland’s first and only veterinary hospital exclusively dedicated to wildlife, marking a significant milestone for the nonprofit organization.
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The Montgomery County Department of Transportation is advancing its spring sidewalk construction schedule, with approximately 10 miles of new sidewalks in planning or under construction across the county.
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Come enjoy the day at our annual Washington Grove Arts and Craft Festival in a beautiful outdoor setting. This festival highlights local artisans including wood creations, pottery, visual art, household products and so much more. We also have food trucks from El Parente Tacos, El Jeffe Wood-fired pizzas, Bruster's Ice Cream and beverages from Saints Row Brewery. Bring the whole family because we have a kids activity area too. Pets on a leash are welcome too!
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 4th District Investigative Section are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 61-year-old Richard Emmett Dobbs. (more…)
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A Montgomery County native came off the board early Thursday night after the Kansas City Chiefs made an aggressive move up the draft board to secure one of the top defensive prospects in the class.
MCPS high school graduation ceremonies this year are scheduled to take place from May 28 through June 12, with most events being held on the campus of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Below is a list of graduation speakers, dates, locations and times for every high school (per MCPS):
MCPS announced in its weekly update that Dr. Josh Fine, principal of Flower Hill Elementary School in Gaithersburg, has been named Maryland’s National Distinguished Principal of the Year by the Maryland Association of Elementary School Principals.
A Gaithersburg man changed course on the first day of his federal trial, pleading guilty to bank fraud tied to fraudulent COVID-19 relief loans and admitting he tried to obstruct a grand jury investigation.
The Montgomery County Police Department’s 2nd District is responding to an increase in reports of teenagers riding dirt bikes and e-bikes recklessly in Bethesda’s central business district. (more…)
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 5th District Investigative Section have charged four juveniles in connection with a stabbing and robbery that occurred in Clarksburg in March 2026.