Takoma Park Police are investigating an assault and vehicle theft that occurred early Tuesday morning in the 1100 block of Linden Avenue.
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Solaire Social, the downtown Silver Spring food hall located at 8200 Dixon Ave, will close its doors on Friday, October 24, as first reported by Source of the Spring.
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.
California Tortilla will close its Gaithersburg location at 12211 Darnestown Road on November 2, a store representative confirmed today. The fast-casual Mexican restaurant, located in the Quince Orchard Marketplace shopping center, across from Quince Orchard High School, has been a local favorite for years but will soon serve its final burritos, bowls, and tacos.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has denied Maryland’s appeal for a Major Disaster Declaration related to the May 2025 flooding in Allegany and Garrett counties, leaving the state without access to federal disaster recovery funding.
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.
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The Triumph Trek at the Rio is the ultimate celebration of strength, recovery and hope — and everyone is invited.
On Sunday, September 20, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Adventist HealthCare Rehabilitation and Adventist HealthCare Home Care Services will gather at Rio Lakefront in Gaithersburg for an untimed walk-or-wheel around the accessible lakeside path. This is not a race. Scooters, wheelchairs, walkers, strollers and every pace are welcome, and no one finishes last.
The National Weather Service has issued a Frost Advisory for Northwest Montgomery County from 2 a.m. to 9 a.m. on Friday, October 24.
Following a 12-day trial in the Circuit Court for Montgomery County, a jury convicted 27-year-old DeAngelo McRoy of first-degree murder, armed carjacking, armed robbery, and use of a firearm in a felony related to the 2024 killing of Delondre Sawyer in Gaithersburg. (more…)
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Montgomery County Police arrested 33-year-old Deondray Darnell Osborne of Silver Spring in connection with a July 20 attempted first-degree murder on 16th Street. (more…)
The Shoppers Food in Germantown has stopped selling donuts as the grocery chain prepares to close multiple Maryland locations in the coming weeks. The Germantown store, located at 18066 Mateny Road, is one of four Shoppers locations set to close permanently by November 8, along with stores in College Park, Laurel, and Capitol Heights.
Paranormal Cirque, a touring performance that blends elements of circus, theater, and horror, will appear at The Great Frederick Fairgrounds from October 31 through November 3, 2025. (more…)
Guapo’s has been bringing sizzling fajitas, salt-rimmed margaritas, and a lively Latin American spirit to the DC metro area for more than three decades, long enough to become part of the region’s dining DNA.