Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to Grace Methodist Church at 119 N. Frederick Avenue in Gaithersburg after a vehicle struck the side of the building. (more…)
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Maryland’s crab cake reputation stretches from the Eastern Shore to Baltimore, Annapolis, and beyond. National publication Mashed recently released a list highlighting standout crab cake destinations across the state, based on personal visits, frequent mentions on food forums, customer reviews, and recognition from area publications.
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.
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Montgomery County police are investigating a collision involving a school bus and another vehicle that occurred Monday afternoon in Silver Spring.
Permanent signage is now up at Wayfair’s upcoming outlet store at Arundel Mills in Hanover, MD, where the company is preparing to open in early 2026. The location is also actively hiring. (more…)
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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.
This story was written by Walter Johnson student William Murphy for the WJPitch student newspaper and was republished with permission.
It’s rare to still be connected to your high school 50 years later; more so to come back after nearly 70 years and be able to see your legacy in fruition. On Wednesday, Dec. 3, the first SGA president in WJ history, Bill Hiatt Jr, class of 1958, returned to his alma mater.
Maryland’s six casinos generated $159.8 million in slot machine and table game revenue in December 2025, down 2.6% from December 2024, with $67.9 million contributed to the state, including $49.0 million for the Education Trust Fund.
Montgomery County Public Libraries officially began offering free daily printing and copying on Monday, January 5, expanding access to essential services across nearly all library branches countywide.
A Centreville, MD resident won $640,000 in the December 22 Multi-Match drawing with a ticket purchased at the Royal Farms at 105 Clay Drive in Queenstown. Full story below courtesy MD Lottery: (more…)
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and County Council President Natali Fani-González announced progress on Montgomery County’s Climate Action Plan, reporting that 80 of 84 actions have been initiated and 63 are completed, underway, or integrated into operations, according to the FY2025 Annual Report.
During the week of December 31, 2025 through January 3, 2026, Montgomery County Police Department task force officers conducted 307 traffic stops, issued hundreds of citations and warnings, and arrested 28 individuals for driving under the influence, in addition to other alcohol-related enforcement actions. (more…)
Maryland has officially launched a fully rebuilt Maryland.gov, unveiling what state leaders are calling a new “digital front door” designed to make it easier for residents to access government benefits, services, and information.