The Montgomery County Council unanimously approved the Trust Act on Tuesday, which codifies county policies intended to ensure residents can access county services without fear or discrimination based on immigration status. (more…)
Montgomery County police responded to a two-vehicle collision involving a stolen vehicle on Georgia Avenue at Hathaway Drive in Wheaton. (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 and the Montgomery County Board of Education released a joint statement Tuesday afternoon expressing grief and support following Monday’s shooting at Thomas S. Wootton High School (full statement available below).
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The Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center will host a reduced-fee adoption event for dogs weighing more than 40 pounds on Saturday, February 14, and Sunday, February 15, as the shelter works to find homes for nearly 80 large dogs currently in its care. (more…)
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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The Montgomery County Police Department has announced the arrest of a 22-year-old man in connection with the July 9, 2023 death of a Gaithersburg resident whose body was found in Seneca Creek in Germantown.
Montgomery County Public Schools shared an update Tuesday morning that Thomas S. Wootton High School experienced a partial power outage as students and staff returned to the building following Monday’s shooting.
We recently received additional information regarding a single-vehicle crash shut down a stretch of River Road in Potomac early Monday morning (yesterday) after a car struck a tree and caught fire.
A Montgomery County resident won $50,000 in Monday night’s Powerball drawing after purchasing a ticket at the Giant located at 8500 Connecticut Avenue in Chevy Chase, according to MD Lottery:
Montgomery County Public Schools shared an update Tuesday outlining how Thomas S. Wootton High School is supporting students, staff, and families as the community continues to process Monday’s shooting (full message below).
Sportico has released its latest franchise valuation rankings, covering all 154 teams across the five major U.S. professional sports leagues: the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, and MLS. The updated rankings highlight the continued surge in franchise values nationwide, with Washington-area teams playing a prominent role.
A potential winter storm remains on the table for this weekend across much of Maryland and Northern Virginia, but exactly what that looks like is still very much up in the air.