The Olney Ale House is Re-opening
The Montgomery County Green Bank and Sandy Spring Bank announced Friday that they have teamed up to provide flexible financing to help the Olney Ale House re-open. A kitchen fire at the Olney Ale House caused the restaurant to temporarily shut down in 2019 and COVID-19 only compounded the issues for the restaurant.
Yesterday our friends at Just Up the Pike shared a couple renderings from the upcoming White Oak Town Center (we have those and a few more below), so we wanted to provide you with a little more information on the project that was first accepted back in 2014.
The Montgomery County Planning Board will be looking at the preliminary plan in its meeting on July 29th– White Oak Town Center will be seeking approval to construct 105,000 square feet of commercial development.
East Gude Drive Corridor in Rockville Could Become Rock East District (R.E.D.)
Rockville could be adding a new district within the city along East Gude Dr. that will be known as the Rock East District (R.E.D.).
Progress at Royal Farms in Gaithersburg
Below are the latest photos of the Royal Farms construction in Gaithersburg. You’ll notice since our last update that the canopy for the gas pumps has been erected and the buildings trademark look is starting to take shape.
Update on Lake Whetstone After Drain Valve Left Open Over Fourth of July Weekend
June 16th Update:
Two Story Chimney Ciderworks Plans to Open Tasting Room in August
You might have seen cider from Two Story Chimney at the Silver Spring, Bethesda, or Olney farmers markets– they’ve been making and selling their cider since 2019. Although a specific date has not been confirmed yet, they shared with us that they are planning to open a tasting room this August. The tasting room will be in the Agricultural Reserve between Damascus and Laytonsville.
Poolesville to Host Public Fireworks Display on July 4th
The Town of Poolesville will hold their annual 4th of July Fireworks display at the soccer fields at Hughes Rd and Sugarland on July 4.
New Winery, Wine Education Center, and Event Space Planned for Poolesville
Crossvines, a new development project in Poolesville, will be a combination of a winery, events center, and wine education center.
Governor Hogan Visits Novavax Headquarters in Gaithersburg
On Thursday, June 10th Governor Larry Hogan visited Gaithersburg-based Novavax. The 700 Quince Orchard Road property started renovations in 2020 and it’s expected to open for operation in the following weeks.
Belward Farm to Become Johns Hopkins Medical Office & Surgery Center
For a long time, there was a debate over what should happen with the Belward Farm property, located at the intersection of Muddy Branch and Darnestown Road. It appears that we finally have an answer. Recently, development application signs labeled “Johns Hopkins Medical Office & Surgery Center” were placed along the edges of the Belward Farm property.
Shake Shack Coming to Montgomery Mall
“Opening Soon” signage is up at Westfield Montgomery for Shake Shack. Last week we reported that Shake Shack hopes to open three new MoCo locations by the end of 2022.