The City of Gaithersburg will hold a community outreach meeting on December 18, 2025, from 5 to 7 p.m. at 16 South Summit Avenue to present the concept design for the renovation of Walder Park.
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A series of fast-moving disturbances could bring multiple rounds of rain and snow to the region over the next several days, according to FOX5 meteorologist Mike Thomas, who outlined three separate systems worth watching between Wednesday and Sunday (the last one is the one to watch for snow lovers).
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.
Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) 4th District officers and Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Sevices (MCFRS) were dispatched around 5:40 p.m. to the 1400 block of Caitlin Court in Colesville for a report of an adult male with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. (more…)
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and the Maryland Commission on Civil Rights announced a settlement with Cracker Barrel resolving allegations that students with disabilities from Dr. James Craik Elementary School were discriminated against during a 2024 visit to the company’s Waldorf, MD restaurant. (more…)
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Join us for a fun, free evening of music, dancing, and community under the stars!
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 5th District Investigative Section are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Glines Yasmin Rodriguez, a missing 41-year-old.
Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) 3rd District officers responded Monday at approximately 3:20 p.m. to a reported stabbing near the 12110 block of Harlequin Terrace in Fairland. (more…)
The City of Takoma Park will implement an innovative stop sign camera enforcement program beginning in early 2026. The four-year pilot program was authorized through the Maryland General Assembly, SB0600, (https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2025RS/bills/sb/sb0600E.pdf) and approved by the Takoma Park City Council.
Chicken Basket, located at 30 N. Summit Ave. in Olde Towne Gaithersburg, was recently named by Tasting Table as one of the best hole-in-the-wall spots for fried chicken in the United States. (more…)
The Montgomery County Council will meet on Tuesday, Dec. 9, beginning with a vote to confirm a temporary councilmember to fill the vacancy created by Gabe Albornoz’s resignation, followed by an interview with the finalists previously selected for the appointment. (more…)
Multiple coyote sightings have been reported to us in recent days across several parts of Montgomery County, including Burtonsville, Clarksburg, and Poolesville. While coyotes have long been present in the region, the frequency of new reports suggests an uptick in activity as colder weather has arrived and food sources shift.
Santa Claus will once again team up with the Montgomery County Department of Police’s Centralized Traffic Section for the annual Santa Ride on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. The festive procession will travel across the county to collect toys and gifts for the Children’s Inn at the National Institutes of Health, spreading holiday cheer while supporting young patients and their families.