The Montgomery County Council will hold five public hearings on April 7, 8, and 9 at the Montgomery County Council Office Building, located at 100 Maryland Avenue in Rockville, to gather community input on the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 operating budget.
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Patricia Gutierrez, a missing 16-year-old from Gaithersburg. (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.
New data from the Greater Capital Area Association of REALTORS® (GCAAR) shows that the spring housing market is picking up, but shifting conditions are giving buyers more leverage than they’ve had in recent years.
Montgomery County Police issued a traffic advisory on Thursday morning for multiple road closures in Germantown due to a gas leak and sinkhole.
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Bring your family and friends to our free , all-day outdoor Oktoberfest celebration. These will be an outdoor craft fair featuring local artisans and professional woodworkers, a chainsaw carving, woodworking and tool demonstrations by Festool, Montgomery Wood Turners and Carvers. There will also be lots of delicious food provided by El Parente Tacos, El Jeffe Wood-fired pizzas, Bruster's Ice cream and seasonal craft brews from Saints Row Brwsing Company.
Cycle Gear has announced it will officially open its new Rockville location on Wednesday, March 25. The motorcycle gear retailer is taking over the former Party City space at 1500 Rockville Pike, bringing its second Maryland location to Montgomery County. The company’s first Maryland store is located in Glen Burnie.
“Now Hiring” signage has been posted at the future Burlington store at 19142 Montgomery Village Avenue in Montgomery Village, located in the former Big Lots space. (more…)
A new Italian restaurant coming to Potomac is already generating buzz ahead of its opening, earning a spot on Eater DC’s list of “The Most Exciting D.C. Restaurant Openings to Look Forward to This Spring.”
The Maryland Judiciary is warning residents about a new text message scam involving fake court notices tied to alleged parking and toll violations in Baltimore City.
A Stafford, Virginia woman has pleaded guilty in federal court in Maryland after prosecutors say she tried to help her boyfriend tamper with evidence connected to a SNAP benefits fraud case. (more…)
Paranormal Cirque, a touring performance that blends elements of circus, theater, and horror, returns to the Montgomery County Fairgrounds in Gaithersburg from April 3-6. (more…)
Montgomery County police say License Plate Reader technology helped officers locate a stolen vehicle and arrest a suspect Wednesday afternoon in the Hillandale area of Silver Spring. (more…)