Montgomery Parks has reopened Sligo Creek Parkway, between Piney Branch Road and Wayne Avenue, following two months of closure for the construction of the Maryland Transit Administration’s Purple Line light rail project.
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Update: Terra Gaucha has pushed its opening date back to Sunday, December 28th. It had originally announced an opening date of Friday, December 19. Terra Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse, known for […]
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 is highlighting the achievements of dozens of students who advanced through local SkillsUSA competitions held earlier this month.
A vehicle fire is causing traffic delays on northbound I-270 in Montgomery County on Tuesday afternoon, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service.
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Gaithersburg Mayor Jud Ashman has entered the race for Montgomery County Council, seeking the District 3 seat that will be open in the 2026 election due to term limits. Montgomery Perspective first reported Ashman’s candidacy in November, shortly after he was re-elected to a third term as mayor of Gaithersburg. Ashman today announced his official campaign launch event scheduled to take place on January 10th.
Even without parallel parking on the driving test, Maryland still holds the distinction of being the hardest state in the country to earn a driver’s license.
A local veteran-owned martial arts gym, The Compound Fight House, has launched a GoFundMe after receiving a 60-day eviction notice, according to the gym’s owner. Owner Pow Srikachorn claims the eviction stems from years of unresolved flooding damage allegedly caused by another tenant, which he says was not properly addressed by the landlord.
The gym, which serves children, families, and veterans, is seeking $150,000 to help cover disputed back rent and legal fees. Srikachorn alleges that long-term damage to the space led to significant financial losses, despite what he says was the landlord’s acknowledgment that the gym was not at fault. We have reached out to Guardian Realty for comment and will update if they respond.
The Montgomery County Police Department says its Alcohol Holiday Task Force is ramping up enforcement efforts as the holiday season continues, with dozens of arrests and hundreds of citations already issued during a recent multi-day crackdown.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a single-family home fire on Beaver Terrace in Aspen Hill on Monday after multiple 911 callers reported a house and rear deck on fire shortly before 2:45 p.m. Firefighters arrived to find heavy smoke and fire, and the blaze was brought under control, though the home sustained significant damage. (more…)
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After a storm that delivered up to five inches of snow in parts of upper Montgomery County, including Damascus, while areas closer to Washington, DC picked up less than an inch, the region has already gotten an early taste of winter weather. That’s notable considering the calendar still technically says it’s fall.
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) has released winter holiday schedule changes showing that Ride On and Metro services will generally run on weekday schedules on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve, while shifting to Sunday or holiday schedules on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. (more…)