Montgomery County eyes 6% property tax hike to fund schools
Montgomery County Executive Elrich proposes a roughly 6% increase to the property tax rate to bolster funding for MCPS as part of the county’s new budget plan.
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Costco to Anchor Viva White Oak in East Montgomery County
Costco has been announced as the anchor tenant for the Viva White Oak project in eastern Montgomery County, signaling a major component of the planned mixed-use development in White Oak and potential retail-driven revitalization for the area.
Costco to Anchor Montgomery County's $2.8B Viva White Oak Project
Costco Wholesale plans a 162,000-square-foot store as the first major retail anchor for the 280-acre VIVA White Oak mixed-use project in Montgomery County, near the FDA campus and White Oak Medical Center. The $2.8 billion development aims to include housing, hotels, office space, and more, with infrastructure funded by the county’s first Tax Increment Financing district, potentially delivering up to $320 million for roads, trails, and utilities and creating thousands of jobs over time.
Measles exposure prompts health alert for Montgomery County shoppers
A person with measles visited a Nissan dealership in Royersford and a Wawa in Limerick (Montgomery County) from Feb. 16–19, 2026. Because measles can linger in the air or on surfaces for up to two hours, the exposure window includes the visit times plus two hours after. Anyone exposed should monitor for symptoms for 21 days and contact a doctor if symptoms develop; vaccination with MMR provides protection for many adults.
Possible measles exposure linked to Bethesda office building
A Virginia resident with a confirmed measles case was in a downtown Bethesda office building at 7200 Wisconsin Ave on Feb. 10 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., potentially exposing others. Montgomery County public health officials say they have not yet received any exposure reports, but anyone in the building during that window may have been exposed; more guidance from the Disease Control Office is expected.
Wootton High shooting: student wounded, classmate arrested during lockdown
A student was shot in the stomach at Thomas S. Wootton High School in Montgomery County, Md.; the victim was hospitalized and listed as stable. A second student, the suspected shooter, was arrested near the school. The campus was placed on lockdown and parents were directed to pick up students at Robert Frost Middle School as investigators continue the probe.
Wootton High shooting leaves student injured; classmate in custody as lockdown ends
A student was shot inside Thomas S. Wootton High School in Rockville, Maryland; another student is in custody. The campus was placed on lockdown, roads near the school were closed, and dismissal was underway as investigators worked to confirm details. The victim’s condition was described as stable, and authorities said there is no ongoing threat to public safety, with a 6 p.m. media briefing planned.
Wootton High School on lockdown after student shot; suspect in custody
A student was shot inside Thomas S. Wootton High School in Rockville, MD, prompting a campus lockdown. The injured student was taken to a hospital in stable condition, and another student has since been taken into custody. A reunification site was set at Robert Frost Middle School, with nearby roads closed as police investigate an active incident.
MCPS Eyes Tuesday Reopen as Snow Cleanup Continues
MCPS remains closed as crews continue snow/ice cleanup, with unsafe streets for buses and walkers and post-plow piles hindering visibility. Temperatures are set to briefly rise above freezing today, and the district aims to reopen Tuesday in some capacity, though conditions may still be far from perfect (Pencil Prediction: Two pencils).
MCPS Eyes Monday Two-Hour Delay Amid Snow Cleanup
MCPS anticipates a two-hour delay for Monday, Feb. 2 due to ongoing snow and ice, with updates on Sunday, Feb. 1 after 4 p.m.; openings depend on bus-accessible roads, safe sidewalks, and clear entrances, and not all county roads are clear yet. Nearby jurisdictions have varied responses, and while a full closure is possible, a delay remains the most likely outcome as conditions persist.
Montgomery County's 2025 Restaurant Closures: A Year in Review
In 2025, Montgomery County saw the closure of 19 restaurants due to factors like lease issues, rising rents, and business challenges, including long-standing establishments and new ventures across various neighborhoods.
Business Owner Hospitalized After Rare Flesh-Eating Infection
A Montgomery County business owner is hospitalized with a rare flesh-eating bacterial infection, necrotizing fasciitis, but is showing signs of recovery after emergency treatment, with family and community support aiding his ongoing recovery.
Fonda Crash Under Investigation
A serious head-on collision occurred in Fonda, New York, involving two cars and resulting in at least one serious injury; the cause of the crash is under investigation, and the affected road has reopened.
Samsung Biologics Expands U.S. Manufacturing with Key Acquisitions
Montgomery County celebrates a significant economic boost with Samsung Biologics establishing its first US manufacturing site in Rockville, alongside major biotech investments like Astra-Zeneca and X-energy, and the development of the Viva White Oak project, which will create thousands of jobs and housing units.
Lower Gwynedd Elementary Principal Faces Termination Over Antisemitic Remarks
A school principal in Montgomery County is on administrative leave and facing termination after allegedly making antisemitic remarks in a voicemail to a parent, which was inadvertently recorded. The district is investigating the incident, and community leaders are calling for further action to address systemic antisemitism.