The drive-thru Dunkin’ at the Fox Chapel Shopping Center in Germantown (19781 Frederick Rd.) is reopening soon, and the closure that sparked questions from local residents is only temporary.
Gaithersburg City Council Member Jim McNulty has entered the race for an at-large seat on the Montgomery County Council.
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.
Yummy Bowl is expanding its footprint in Maryland with the opening of its second Mongolian stir-fry location, this time in Hagerstown. The new restaurant is now open at 18089 Garland Groh Blvd., Hagerstown, MD 21740. The phone number for the location is 240-382-2211.
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Montgomery County Police are investigating a shooting reported Sunday night in the Silver Spring area (between Colesville and Cloverly).
Blackbird Health has expanded into Maryland with a new pediatric mental health clinic in Gaithersburg, bringing additional behavioral health resources to children, teens, young adults, and families throughout Montgomery County.
Located at 555 Quince Orchard Road, Suite 250, the clinic offers comprehensive pediatric mental health services, including ADHD and autism evaluations, neuropsychological testing, therapy, psychiatry, and medication management.
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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.
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A new burger concept is coming to Pike & Rose, with Char’d set to take over the space that was home to BurgerFi for more than six years.
Montgomery County Public Schools announced Sunday evening that it will operate under a Code Yellow for Monday, Dec. 15, meaning a two-hour delayed opening for schools and offices.
Montgomery County has issued an Extreme Cold Alert from Sunday, December 14, at 3pm through Monday, December 15 at 3pm. Wind chills are expected to fall below 32°F, and residents are advised to dress in layers and take precautions if spending extended time outdoors. (more…)
A new spot for pool, late-night hang-outs, and casual food has opened in Burtonsville. Real Billiards opened last month at 15454 Old Columbia Pike, right next to Chicken Basket, adding another entertainment option to the area.
Montgomery County Public Schools said Saturday that it will share an update by 5pm Sunday regarding any potential impact on school for Monday, December 15, as winter weather conditions varied widely across the county.
The City of Gaithersburg announced that all City facilities and offices will be closed on Dec. 25 and Jan. 1 for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays, with several facilities operating on limited hours on Dec. 24 and Dec. 31 and Youth Centers closed throughout the MCPS winter break.
As Home Alone continues its annual run as one of the most-watched Christmas movies, the holiday classic carries a strong Montgomery County connection through actor Daniel Stern, with an added local tie through the late John Heard… something we love to feature each holiday season.