Gaithersburg

Plans have been submitted for Watkins Mill Town Center: Phase II, a proposed mixed-use development that would bring hundreds of new homes, neighborhood retail space, a daycare center, swimming pool, and other community amenities to approximately 18 acres in Gaithersburg.

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Event

Join Oneness-Family School for a free Montessori toddler event on Saturday, November 14! In this Montessori-inspired lesson from OFS teacher Ja’Shai Rowe, toddlers will explore the story of "Leaf Man" by Lois Ehlert and enjoy fall activities and crafts. For parents and toddlers age 1-3 years.


Crime

A 20-year-old Hyattsville man has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with the fatal shooting of a 13-year-old Silver Spring girl in Langley Park early Tuesday morning, November 3. The victim, Any Davalos, had been reported missing in Montgomery County last week. (more…)


North Potomac

Mama Cafe officially opened its doors on Wednesday, November 4, at 9900 Key West Avenue in Rockville/N. Potomac, taking over the longtime Mama Wok space next to 7-Eleven. The new restaurant, which operates under new ownership, offers a menu featuring Chinese and other Asian dishes, sushi, and a variety of house specialties. We stopped by on opening day for dinner, and a first-look video featuring the restaurant and everything we ordered is available below.

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Beyond MoCo

Travel website Expedia has released its 2026 list of “100 of the Best Places to Visit in the U.S.,” highlighting two destinations in each state based on hotel booking data and online search interest. Maryland’s two selections are Baltimore’s Inner Harbor and Assateague State Park.

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