Lucky Strike is closing its location at Westfield Montgomery Mall, with its final day of operation set for Sunday, January 4, according to a representative who confirmed the upcoming closure to The MoCoShow on Friday evening.
A Montgomery County woman won $50,000 on a scratch-off purchased at the Safeway at 990 Swann Creek Road in Fort Washington. Full story below courtesy MD Lottery: (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.
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Gaithersburg High School’s Student Government Association has gone viral after releasing a short, funny video aimed at a familiar issue in schools everywhere… students arriving late (video available below).
For nearly 45 years, Lakeforest Mall was more than a place to shop. It was where Montgomery County families spent weekends, teens found independence, kids had their first jobs, and entire generations built memories that still resonate years after the mall’s final doors closed. Redevelopment plans can be seen here.
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Music. Art. Food. Community. The Takoma Park Folk Festival brings it all together for one free, unforgettable day. Discover six stages of live music from around the world, shop an acclaimed juried craft show, enjoy international cuisine, connect with local community organizations, and let the kids explore crafts and activities in the Children's Nook. It's one of the region's most beloved traditions, and a celebration of the creativity, diversity, and welcoming spirit that has long defined Takoma Park.
New this year! Jam at the Crossroads is a place for musicians of all levels to come together and be part of the music.
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UPDATE: Acklyn Lynch has been located safe and unharmed. Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 3rd District Investigative Section are asking for the public’s assistance in locating […]
A rescue unfolded early Thursday, January 1, after an attempted armed robbery forced two men onto a narrow exterior ledge nine stories above the ground at the Embassy Suites Hotel, located at 6711 Democracy Boulevard in Bethesda.
The age-old DMV debate sparked even more conversation this week after a Facebook post from “Mr. MoCo” Alex Tsironis, the founder of The MoCoShow, laid out his personal definition of what does and does not count as the DMV. What followed was a flood of comments that perfectly illustrated why the argument never really ends.
A new law taking effect today, January 1, in Virginia would significantly change how children under 16 are allowed to use social media, and it raises a big question locally…would you want to see something like this in Maryland?
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) were dispatched to the 800 block of Lowlander Lane in Silver Spring for a reported house fire on Thursday, January 1. (more…)
Montgomery County Police 4th District officers and Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded around 10:40 a.m. on Thursday, January 1, to a reported shooting in the 4500 block of Custis Drive in Rockville. (more…)
As 2025 comes to a close, our very own “Mr. MoCo” Alex Tsironis is looking back on a year full of memorable meals across Montgomery County (photos available below). After countless restaurant visits, pop-ups, and takeout orders, narrowing the list down was no easy task. While there were dozens of dishes worth mentioning, these ten stood out as the ones that immediately came to mind when reflecting on the year.