Montgomery County’s Alcohol Beverage Services will open a new Oak Barrel & Vine store at Westfield Wheaton on Sept. 25, featuring seven rare whiskeys and bourbons available exclusively at the grand opening on a first-come, first-served basis.
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 5th District Investigative Section are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Jack Lewis Singer, a missing 73-year-old. (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.
Originally published in 2021. Courtesy Susan Soderberg of The Germantown Historical Society. (more…)
The Montgomery County Council will meet Monday, September 22, beginning with a closed session on security and public safety matters, followed by committee briefings on street classification and planning updates, the Planning Department’s reorganization, the residential development pipeline, and Purple Line construction with related bicycle and pedestrian improvements. (more…)
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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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.
A Germantown man won $30,000 playing the Maryland Lottery’s $3 Keno FAST PLAY game after purchasing the ticket at Wisteria Beer and Wine. Full story below courtesy MD Lottery:
Montgomery County’s Ride On Bus Route 56 has resumed normal service following the end of a construction detour in Gaithersburg, while the county’s zero-fare policy for all Ride On services remains in effect. (more…)
A $1.9 million Multi-Match jackpot ticket for the Sept. 18 drawing was sold at the BP station on Annapolis Road in Lanham, with the winner able to choose between the full annuity or a $1 million cash option before taxes. Additional details below courtesy MD Lottery: (more…)
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Below you’ll see the most recent updates or final scores of the 2025 week 3 MCPS football games. The scores will be updated as we receive them. If a score isn’t listed, it’s because we haven’t yet received a report from the game that we can confirm. An ‘F’ signifies the score is confirmed as being final:
Toys”R”Us is continuing its comeback with the opening of a new flagship store at Arundel Mills in Hanover, Maryland, this October. The store will be part of a nationwide expansion by the iconic toy retailer, which is rolling out 10 new flagship stores and 20 seasonal holiday shops across the United States by year’s end. (more…)
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a vehicle fire near a home on the 2300 block of Twin Valley Lane in Aspen Hill on Thursday afternoon. (more…)
Song Dog Farm Distillery at 18100 Bucklodge Rd in Boyds will celebrate its grand opening on Sunday, October 12, in the Montgomery County Agricultural Reserve, bringing locally made grain-to-glass spirits, a tasting room, cocktail bar, and year-round events to a 29-acre farm. (more…)