Most City of Rockville facilities will be closed on Monday, Jan. 19 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, with modified trash collection schedules, free parking at city meters, and limited facilities such as the Rockville Swim and Fitness Center remaining open.
A large overnight house fire in the Spencerville area caused an estimated $1 million in damage early Sunday morning, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service. (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.
If you grew up in MoCo, Northern Virginia, or the Baltimore area in the 80s or early 90s, the Erol’s logo was likely a fixture in your life. Founded by Erol Onaran, a Turkish immigrant who arrived in the U.S. with just $16 in his pocket, the company did more than rent movies. It helped shape how the DC Metro area accessed technology.
On Friday, Governor Wes Moore announced the Delivering Economic Competitiveness and Advancing Development Efforts (DECADE) Act of 2026, a legislative proposal aimed at strengthening Maryland’s economy by modernizing and extending state commerce programs, tax credits, and incentives to attract private investment and support key industries.
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.
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.
The Macy’s located at 7900 Ritchie Hwy in Glen Burnie, MD, will be one of 14 stores across the country that the retailer will be closing, according a report by AXIOS.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded around 12:07 p.m. on Saturday to a collision at Shady Grove Road and Research Boulevard in Rockville involving a Ride On bus and an adult day care van. (more…)
David Blough was recently promoted to Offensive Coordinator by the Washington Commanders At only 30 years old, he is one of the youngest coordinators in the league and has had a meteoric rise through the coaching ranks. Here are some fun facts about the Commanders’ new OC:
A DUI arrest in Silver Spring (Fairland area) late Friday night led to the seizure of felony-level drugs and the arrest of two people who were not from Montgomery County, according to Montgomery County Police. Additional details about the suspects were not shared.
Meow Claw has officially opened its new, expanded location in Rockville, moving just a few doors down from its original space and adding more to the experience. (more…)
Detectives with the Charles County Sheriff’s Office have arrested a Rockville man in connection with a regional series of burglaries that targeted newly constructed homes and resulted in the theft of circuit breakers valued at tens of thousands of dollars.
Fencing has gone up around the iconic Roses store at 94th Street in Ocean City, a visible sign that demolition of the iconic building could be approaching. The store was a landmark and quick stop for many Marylanders vacationing in Ocean City for several decades.