L.E.A.D. Fest Carnival has returned to Westfield Montgomery in Bethesda and will run through Sunday, May 10.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded Saturday morning around 11:15 am to the 25900 block of Ridge Road in Damascus for a tow truck that became entangled in power lines. (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.
Montgomery County Public Schools officials are investigating after antisemitic graffiti was discovered overnight at Greenwood Elementary School in Brookeville.
A 552-unit luxury apartment community in North Bethesda has changed hands in a major $180 million deal, according to a BisNow report.
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College Park Day is on Saturday, October 3, 2026 from 12:00 to 6:00 pm at the College Park Aviation Museum and Airport!This annual festival has free activities and entertainment for all ages.
This year includes three live music and performance stages! Dance and sing along to an exciting lineup of local bands!
Giant Food in Germantown is set to celebrate its grand reopening on Friday, May 8th, following a major remodel at its Neelsville Village Center location.
The Montgomery County Council will meet Monday, May 4 at 9:30 am to review the Fiscal Year 2027 Operating Budget, starting with an overview of revenues and expenditures before examining budgets for multiple agencies, including the Ethics Commission, WSSC Water, park and planning operations, and technology services.
The Rockville Farmers Market will open for the season on Saturday, May 16, operating from 9am to 1pm each Saturday through November 21 in the jury parking lot at East Jefferson and Monroe streets in Rockville Town Center. (more…)
The City of Rockville is reminding residents that gas-powered leaf blowers and vacuums are banned in Rockville. (more…)
The Maryland Department of Health has issued a public notification regarding a potential measles exposure after confirming a case in a Washington, D.C. resident who visited a location in Maryland while infectious on April 24, 2026. Health officials say there is no known connection between this case and other measles cases reported in Maryland this year.
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Ekiben’s highly anticipated debut in Frederick drew a line down the block on opening day, signaling strong demand for the Baltimore-based favorite as it expands beyond its home market for the first time. The restaurant was previously ranked as having the 4th best fried chicken in all of the United States and Canada by Yelp.
A Burtonsville angler has reached one of Maryland’s top recreational fishing milestones, earning recognition after years of dedication, learning, and persistence.