Signage is now up for Tropical Smoothie Cafe at Wintergreen Plaza in Rockville. The restaurant is taking over the former Capital Cryo space at 835 Rockville Pike, Suite F. (more…)
Maryland’s sports wagering market generated $10.9 million in state contributions in January 2026, bringing total contributions for the first seven months of Fiscal Year 2026 to more than $89.5 million, surpassing the full-year total from FY2025.
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.
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Update: A representative from Westfield Montgomery Mall confirmed to us on Tuesday morning that Aritzia would be opening at the mall. On Wednesday, the mall informed us that Aritzia is […]
Wellness-driven café chain Pura Vida Miami has announced it will open its first Maryland location on Thursday, February 12. The restaurant will be located in the former Colada Shop location at 7993 Tuckerman Lane at Cabin John Village in Potomac.
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October 10 & 11, 2026
The MoCo Epic is a festival celebrating mountain biking, natural surface trails, and the community that makes this region a great place to ride! 2026 marks the 16th anniversary of the MoCo Epic.
The Rockville City Police Department announced that a handgun has been recovered in connection with Monday’s shooting at Thomas S. Wootton High School.
Zao Stamina Ramen in Bethesda has officially rebranded as Ramen Menri, marking a new chapter for the restaurant as of February 1.
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A basement fire that required a response that included more than 50 firefighters displaced two adults and three pets Monday night at a single-family home in Gaithersburg, sending one person to a burn center, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services.
Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Thomas Taylor and Thomas S. Wootton High School Principal Dr. Joseph Bostic wrote a letter to the Wootton High School community Monday confirming that a student was injured in a shooting on campus and is currently in stable condition. The full letter is available below.
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One student was shot and another student taken into custody following a shooting inside Thomas S. Wootton High School on Monday afternoon, according to a Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) update on Monday night.
Montgomery County Police responded to a reported assault involving a large group of juveniles Monday evening at the intersection of Wayne Avenue and Ramsey Avenue.
The Montgomery County Council is expected to vote on Tuesday, February 10, on the Immigrant Protections (Promoting Community Trust) Act, also known as the Trust Act, which reaffirms the County’s commitment to ensuring residents can access local services without fear or discrimination based on immigration status.