Two bills ask to pause data center projects
Both Councilmembers Evan Glass and Will Jawando have introduced bills before the county council to delay any action on data centers. Councilmember Glass held a press conference last week to… Read More
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Gov. Moore meets Bethesda small business run by developmentally disabled students
Gov. Wes Moore donned black gloves, grasped a spatula and a large glass and dug right into a tub of frosting, mimicking everything “Jhiya,” a student employee with developmental disabilities,… Read More
Rockville parking lot the scene of car rallies, destruction
For the past four weekends in a row, a private parking area on Southlawn Lane in Rockville has been the scene of a car rally that continues to grow in… Read More
$1M federal grant awarded to Wheaton affordable housing redevelopment project
Montgomery Housing Partnership received $1 million in federal funding to develop the Amherst Affordable Housing Redevelopment, a mixed-use affordable housing project planned for Wheaton. As part of the Amherst Wheaton… Read More
Samsung Biologics opens Rockville facility, bringing jobs and expansion plans
Wearing white gloves and holding gold scissors, Korean, state and local officials cut a ribbon marking Samsung Biologics‘ first U.S.-based manufacturing facility. The South Korean company acquired the former GlaxoSmithKline… Read More
Developer permit wait times could drop from 600 to 160 days or less under new zoning rules
Councilmembers approved two Zoning Text Amendments Tuesday aimed at making it easier, faster and more affordable to purchase a home or open a biohealth business in Montgomery County. The goal… Read More
Montgomery County Council data center task force fails committee vote
A proposal to create a task force to study the potential impacts of data centers in Montgomery County failed in council committee. Councilmember Evan Glass proposed the task force, which… Read More
Adventist Germantown emergency center to close July 1
Adventist HealthCare’s Germantown Emergency Center will close July 1 due to a decrease in the number of patients served there. The health care facility will refocus efforts at its Adventist… Read More
Crime drops in Downtown Silver Spring
Overall crime in Downtown Silver Spring has decreased since 2024 by eight percent, according to a report on 2025 by the Montgomery County Police Department. Assaults involving guns dropped 53%,… Read More
Moore announces plan to aid businesses along Purple Line corridor
Standing in the midst of Long Branch businesses that have suffered financially during Purple Line construction, Gov. Wes Moore Monday announced he has included $3 million in his proposed budget… Read More
Costco to anchor Viva White Oak Development in East County
Costco will be moving into Viva White Oak Development District, a $2.8 billion project with a two year plus timeline for completion. Viva White Oak will be located adjacent to… Read More
Council approves Viva White Oak district with special financing plan
Montgomery County councilmembers on Tuesday unanimously approved the creation of the 294-acre Viva White Oak Development District. Their resolution included the use of the county’s first Tax Increment Financing (TIF).… Read More