The Montgomery County Department of Transportation will hold a virtual public hearing on Tuesday, Nov. 18, at 6:30 p.m. to discuss a proposal to add Bunnell Street to the Highland Stone Residential Permit Parking Area in Potomac, allowing residents to provide testimony and feedback before a final decision is made.
Philadelphia-based fast-casual restaurant chain honeygrow is expanding in Montgomery County, with plans to open a new location at 10721 Columbia Pike in the Shoppes of Burnt Mills shopping center in Silver Spring.
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.
Washington Commanders Owner/Managing Partner Josh Harris made it clear this week that the team will be keeping its current name. Appearing on The Varsity with John Ourand podcast on Wednesday, Harris addressed the topic directly after Ourand pointed out that “the former owner [Dan Snyder] is nowhere to be seen anywhere within your franchise, except for in one place…and that’s with the name.”
A beloved North Potomac Halloween tradition continues as the Haunted Trail on Damson Terrace returns for its seventh year, this time with a new generation of hosts.
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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Takoma Park Middle School teacher Joe Evans, a longtime Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) educator, will appear as a contestant on Jeopardy! on Tuesday, November 4, representing Montgomery County on one of America’s most beloved quiz shows.
For more than 20 years, BJ Pumpernickel’s served as one of Olney’s most recognizable restaurants, known for its New York–style deli classics, breakfast served all day, and one of the best pickle bars in the country. (more…)
On Friday evening, October 24, 2025, Sandy Spring Volunteer Fire Department (SSVFD) Station 40 responded to a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Old Baltimore Road and Olney-Sandy Spring Road. (more…)
BabyCat Brewery, the beloved Kensington-based brewery known for its community atmosphere and award-winning craft beers, has soft opened its brand-new taproom at 4850 Rugby Avenue in Bethesda. The new location marks an exciting expansion for founders Sam Mussomeli and Terry Redmond, both Montgomery County residents who have built BabyCat into one of the area’s most popular local breweries. A first-look video of the packed soft opening can be seen below.
Gude Drive in Rockville is named for Gilbert Gude, a lifelong Montgomery County resident who served the community for decades as a legislator and environmental advocate.
The entertainment world is abuzz with the news that Montgomery County-native Chris Van Dusen, the acclaimed creator and former showrunner of Netflix’s global phenomenon Bridgerton, is taking over as the new showrunner and writer for Kim Kardashian’s highly-anticipated Netflix drama, Calabasas.