Cycle Gear has signed a lease to take over the former Party City space at 1500 Rockville Pike in Rockville, according to Saul Centers, bringing the nation’s largest motorcycle gear retailer to Montgomery County with its second Maryland location (first is in Glen Burnie).
Genki Wagyu Shabu House has announced that its highly anticipated Rockville location is now targeting an opening this spring and has begun offering a behind-the-scenes look at its progress of ongoing construction on its Instagram page. (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.
The Montgomery County Police Department is investigating an incident of vandalism involving antisemitic graffiti at Shaare Tefila Synagogue in Olney. (more…)
On Tuesday, February 10, DC Water provided an update on repairs to a major sewer line that collapsed on January 19 along Clara Barton Parkway near the I-495 interchange and the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park.
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Join us for the LLT 5K Run/Walk, a community-powered fundraiser supporting Empower Latina and our mission to uplift, empower, and create opportunities for Latina women and girls. Whether you run, walk, or cheer from the sidelines, your participation helps make a meaningful impact. Lace up, show up, and empower Latina!
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) is supporting access to STEM career training by providing fare-free Ride On bus service for students participating in Learning Undefeated’s Emerging Leaders program. (more…)
Fire and Explosive Investigators with Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service have made an arrest in connection with a suspicious vehicle fire last month in Wheaton.
Congregation Shaare Tefila in Olney was vandalized with antisemitic graffiti on Tuesday, prompting condemnation from community leaders and Jewish organizations.
MCPS Superintendent Dr. Thomas Taylor and Thomas S. Wootton High School Principal Dr. Joseph Bostic shared a letter with the Wootton community titled “Why Being Together at School Mattered,” following Monday’s shooting and the school’s first day back (full letter below).
Season 5 of the true crime podcast Betrayal is drawing national attention while telling a deeply personal story rooted in Montgomery County.
The Montgomery County Police Department is investigating a series of commercial burglaries that occurred in the Bethesda and Wheaton areas between February 6 and February 8, 2026. (more…)
On Tuesday, February 10, Councilmember Will Jawando introduced legislation aimed at prohibiting price-fixing and collusion practices that can lead to higher rents in Montgomery County.