A major new mixed-income, mixed-use development is officially underway in Derwood, as the Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County (HOC) and EYA, LLC held a ceremonial groundbreaking for The Sage, a project that will bring 413 new apartment homes and a new Montgomery County Public Libraries branch just steps from the Shady Grove Metro station.

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On Thursday, County Executive Marc Elrich issued a statement recognizing J. Craig Venter’s groundbreaking work in decoding the human genome and its role in shaping Montgomery County into a global leader in life sciences, with his legacy continuing through institutions like the J. Craig Venter Institute in Rockville. Venter passed away on Wednesday, April 29.

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