One of the biggest transitions for a small business is scaling up from a food truck into a brick and mortar location without sacrificing the quality. Yai & Toya’s Cuisine in Park Heights, MD (Baltimore) has done that and kept their strong soul food flavors intact. Mr. 8 That recently visited their brick and mortar location on one of their open days.
Article update on Friday, January 2, with new information. Additional information, including surveillance video can be seen here.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) conducted a technical high-angle rescue early January 1 at the Embassy Suites Hotel, located at 6711 Democracy Boulevard in Bethesda, after two adults were found stuck on a ninth-floor ledge. (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.
In Thursday’s press conference ahead of the final game of the season, Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury reflected on second-year quarterback Jayden Daniels’ season, praised the emergence of rookie running back Jacory “Bill” Croskey-Merritt, and briefly addressed speculation about potential head coaching opportunities.
A Wicomico County, MD woman won $2 million after buying a $30 “200X The Cash” scratch-off on Christmas Eve at an Exxon station on Ocean Highway in Delmar. Full story below courtesy MD Lottery: (more…)
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Join us for the LLT 5K Run/Walk, a community-powered fundraiser supporting Empower Latina and our mission to uplift, empower, and create opportunities for Latina women and girls. Whether you run, walk, or cheer from the sidelines, your participation helps make a meaningful impact. Lace up, show up, and empower Latina!
Luna Hall is no longer moving forward with plans to open a food hall at the Pike Center in Rockville.
A public hearing on the proposed Rio Lakefront redevelopment in Gaithersburg is now just days away. The plan has generated significant discussion on social media, with more residents voicing concerns than support about adding additional residential buildings to the lakefront area.
Montgomery County’s “Bring Your Own Bag” law takes effect today, January 1, 2026, eliminating plastic carryout bags and adding a 10 cent fee on paper bags.
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown, along with the attorneys general of North Carolina and the District of Columbia, filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education alleging it unlawfully cut congressionally approved funding for Full Service Community School programs without following required federal procedures.
Montgomery County Police 3rd District officers and Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) were dispatched at 6:30 a.m. to the 900 block of Browning Avenue in Takoma Park for a reported stabbing. (more…)
Montgomery County Police 5th District officers and Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) were dispatched at 1:24 a.m. on Thursday, January 1, to the 13000 block of Briarcliff Terrace in Germantown for a reported shooting. (more…)
Maryland Health Department Recommends the Use of Masks in Health Care Facilities
Montgomery County health officials are advising residents to take preventive measures as respiratory virus hospitalizations exceed 10 hospitalizations per 100,000 residents throughout Maryland. The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) today recommended that health care facilities require masks in all patient-facing settings.