An adult man is in critical condition following a pedestrian crash late Wednesday night in Silver Spring.
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Rapper J. Cole is in Montgomery County and offering local fans a once in a lifetime listening experience. In a post shared on Wednesday night, J. Cole said he is currently in Silver Spring and invited fans in the area to ride with him in his Civic to listen to his latest (and possibly last) album, The Fall-Off.
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.
Monkey’s Matcha, a new specialty matcha concept, is set to open inside Lil Cakes & Creamery at 488 N Frederick Ave in Gaithersburg Square, bringing a curated, ceremonial-grade matcha experience to Montgomery County.
Wellness-driven café chain Pura Vida Miami will open its first Maryland location on Thursday, February 12. Our very own Mr. MoCo attended a pre-opening event and shared some of the experience in the video below.
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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Bring your family and friends to our free , all-day outdoor Oktoberfest celebration. These will be an outdoor craft fair featuring local artisans and professional woodworkers, a chainsaw carving, woodworking and tool demonstrations by Festool, Montgomery Wood Turners and Carvers. There will also be lots of delicious food provided by El Parente Tacos, El Jeffe Wood-fired pizzas, Bruster's Ice cream and seasonal craft brews from Saints Row Brwsing Company.
Aritzia will not be opening a location at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda, according to updated information provided by mall management. (more…)
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a bipartisan coalition of 40 state and territorial attorneys general in urging Congressional leaders to pass the Senate version of the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), citing concerns about protecting children from online harm.
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is asking for the public’s help in identifying two suspects connected to a commercial armed robbery at a 7-Eleven in Germantown. (more…)
Three Montgomery County residents have been charged in a federal prescription drug conspiracy case announced by the U.S. Department of Justice for the Western District of Virginia.
A dramatic snowfall map from the European model showing 7 to 19 inches north of DC made the rounds this week, but forecasters say it is far from a lock. NBC4’s Doug Kammerer recently shared a run of the European model snowfall output for Sunday, calling the setup “a tough one.” Earlier runs showed mostly rain, and guidance has continued to shift north and south with each update.
Montgomery County, Maryland government offices and many services will be closed or operating on modified schedules for Presidents Day on Monday, February 16, including county offices, libraries, courts, and trash collection, while public transit will run on holiday or adjusted schedules and parking will be free.
A collision with rollover Wednesday morning caused traffic delays along Russell Avenue in Gaithersburg. (more…)