Montgomery Parks announced that trails in and around Germantown have earned national recognition from International Mountain Bicycling Association, which designated Germantown as a 2026 IMBA Trail Town.
The Montgomery County Planning Board approved a conditional use application for a new car wash in Damascus during its March 26, 2026 meeting, clearing the way for a redevelopment project at 26203 Ridge Road. The application, filed as Conditional Use No. CU202503, allows for the construction of a car wash on a site currently developed as a former bank property along MD 27.
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.
A major affordable housing redevelopment project in Wheaton is moving forward with new federal funding.
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Montgomery County Police shatesnon social media that officers responded to a reported non-contact shooting in Clarksburg Saturday evening.
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A motorcyclist has died following a crash on I-370 in Gaithersburg Saturday afternoon, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service.
Elena Delle Donne and Chamique Holdsclaw are headed to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, adding two more legendary chapters to the Washington Mystics’ history.
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Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced that his Consumer Protection Division, in coordination with the Federal Trade Commission, has reached a settlement of civil charges against multiple Lindsay Automotive Group entities, including Lindsay Ford in Wheaton, over allegations that consumers were misled into paying more than advertised prices for vehicles.
Construction on what is now known as Ashton Village Shopping Center got underway in April 1965, following its announcement in a March 18, 1965 edition of the Gaithersburg Gazette.
Construction is now underway on a new strip retail development in Gaithersburg. Matan Companies announced on April 2 that it has broken ground on a 10,175 SF retail strip at 715 Progress Way, located on a one-acre parcel at the intersection of Montgomery Village Avenue and MD-355. The site already draws significant traffic thanks to nearby national brands like Chick-fil-A and Sheetz.
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced a settlement with multiple Lindsay automotive dealerships, including Lindsay Ford of Wheaton, resolving civil charges filed by the state’s Consumer Protection Division in coordination with the Federal Trade Commission.
Elrich Addresses Germantown Giant Shooting, Highlights Police Response and Public Safety Investments
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich is speaking out following last month’s shooting inside a Giant Food store in Germantown, calling the incident “serious and frightening” while emphasizing the importance of recent public safety investments.