Popping up in different locations within the city of Columbia, Namit Filipino BBQ is a food truck that is brining traditional Filipino grilled meats and other classic Filipino fare to the greater Columbia area. Mr. 8 That recently visited the food truck on a weeknight outside of Black Flag Brewery; one of Namit’s consistent weekly locations.
The Montgomery County Department of Police said Sunday morning that it has increased patrols and police visibility around Jewish institutions across the county as a precautionary measure.
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.
Just Salad is continuing its rapid expansion across the DMV with another new location planned just outside of Montgomery County, this time in Friendship Heights.
Update: CHAR’D will be moving into the space. More information can be found here.
BurgerFi at 11881 Grand Park Ave in North Bethesda’s Pike & Rose has permanently closed. The locations in Gaithersburg (Rio Lakefront) and Downtown Silver Spring will remain open. (more…)
We are so excited to be in our new location at 4833 Rugby Ave, Suite 200, Bethesda,MD
Spectrum Acupuncture & Wellness has been serving the MoCO community for over 20 years. We specialize in Women’s Health, Pelvic Floor Care & Chronic Pain. Whether you have been experiencing migraines or neuropathy, insomnia or anxiety, are going thru fertility treatments or in the midlife peri/menopause transition, we are here for you! Call or text for your complimentary consultation and let’s make a plan together to get you where you want to be.
Music. Art. Food. Community. The Takoma Park Folk Festival brings it all together for one free, unforgettable day. Discover six stages of live music from around the world, shop an acclaimed juried craft show, enjoy international cuisine, connect with local community organizations, and let the kids explore crafts and activities in the Children's Nook. It's one of the region's most beloved traditions, and a celebration of the creativity, diversity, and welcoming spirit that has long defined Takoma Park.
New this year! Jam at the Crossroads is a place for musicians of all levels to come together and be part of the music.
Thai Two Cents is continuing to move forward with plans for its upcoming Gaithersburg location, with a key licensing step scheduled later this month for the upcoming restaurant in the Spectrum Town Center.
The National Weather Service has released some snow totals from trained spotters across Maryland and Virginia from various times this morning. Not every community has an available measurement, and the timing of each report can lead to differences in what you’re seeing at home. Your backyard may look a bit different from the official totals, depending on when and where the snow was measured.
Romero’s Italian Restaurant is preparing to take over the longtime home of Cristina Ristorante Italiano in Wheaton, marking a new chapter for a space that has been part of the local dining scene for more than two decades.
Snow totals across the DC region are trending higher Saturday night, with updated forecasts from NBC4 Chief Meteorologist Doug Kammerer and the National Weather Service showing increased confidence in measurable accumulation for much of Montgomery County and the surrounding area.
Both sets of maps point to a narrow but impactful band of snow developing late Saturday night and continuing into early Sunday morning. While widespread totals of 1 to 3 inches remain the most likely outcome for central Maryland and the District, newer guidance shows pockets where higher amounts are possible if the heavier band sets up overhead.
A multi-vehicle crash involving three cars shut down a stretch of Columbia Pike in eastern Montgomery County Sunday evening, sending one adult to the hospital with serious injuries.
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) has announced that all community use of school buildings on Sunday, Dec. 14, is canceled due to forecasts calling for cold temperatures and 1–3 inches of snow, which will affect the ability to clear parking lots, sidewalks, and entrances.
Sweeteria, the popular Silver Spring dessert café, has opened its new location at 7525 Old Georgetown Road in Bethesda. The café moves into a space previously occupied by St. Arnold’s Mussel Bar, Tyber Bierhaus, and Thimian Thai. (more…)