A 61-year-old man has been indicted on multiple charges in connection with the 1993 killing of 10-year-old George Burdynski Jr., known as “Junior,” who disappeared from his Brentwood neighborhood in Prince George’s County more than 33 years ago. (more…)
Governor Wes Moore and the Maryland Department of Labor announced more than $4.7 million in Employment Advancement Right Now (EARN) grants to expand workforce training and connect Marylanders with jobs in high-demand industries, including cybersecurity, emerging technology, skilled trades, healthcare and life sciences. (more…)
This October, Craftmark Homes opened the decorated model of their new townhome community, Watkins Mill Station, just north of RIO in Gaithersburg, MD. If you’ve been watching this corner of Montgomery County for what comes next, now’s the time to visit this exciting new townhome opportunity. For a limited time, Craftmark is offering up to $40,000 in Closing Costs/Rate Buy-Down to celebrate their Grand Opening.
Craftmark has brought their local area expertise to Watkins Mill Station, where they’re offering two townhome plans from the Upper $800s: The Seneca II, their award-winning, elevator-ready plan with 3-5 bedrooms and up to 3,039 square feet; and The Blueridge, a new design that’s available with a covered deck, private rear yard and up to 2,795 square feet. Both showcase designer-selected finishes, oversized kitchen islands, open layouts, and a two-car garage.
Residents of Watkins Mill Station will enjoy a community pool and bathhouse with an outdoor pavilion (currently slated to open spring/summer 2027), a tot lot, and a community pocket park with an art installation. In the meantime, Seneca Creek State Park and the Muddy Branch Greenway Trail are close by for walks, runs and time on the water.
Uniquely, and especially important for area professionals, Watkins Mill Station features an on-site MARC station, so residents commuting into D.C. can relax or get a head start on their morning rather than driving. The Brunswick Line serves the station on weekdays with commuter trains to and from Union Station, and Rockville is one stop away for riders who need to transfer to the Red Line Metro or Amtrak.
Drivers will enjoy immediate access to I-270 and the Biotech Corridor, and Downtown Crown, Kentlands, RIO, and Olde Towne Gaithersburg are just a short trip for dinner and errands.
If you’re looking to settle into a new home and host the holidays in style, Craftmark has Move-In Ready homes available in their model row. Or, do you prefer to select your own finishes? Now’s the time to act to make personal selections for spring move-ins!
Craftmark’s model home is open daily 11 AM – 5 PM, and buyers should call or email Bethany (details below!) to schedule a personal appointment to learn more about available homes and how to personalize a floor plan. Don’t forget to ask about limited-time incentives like up to $40,000 in Closing Costs/Rate Buy-Down assistance!
Craftmark Homes at Watkins Mill Station
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Below you’ll see the most recent updates or final scores of the 2026 week 7 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:
The Montgomery County Council will hold public hearings on Tuesday, October 27, at 1:30pm to receive testimony on two proposed bills and a supplemental budget appropriation. Expedited Bill 49-26 would increase the number of Assistant Chief Administrative Officers within the Office of the County Executive, while Expedited Bill 50-26 would convert certain leadership positions across multiple County departments and offices to non-merit status. (more…)
McMillan Pazdan Smith (MPS) is announcing its acquisition of Smolen Emr Ilkovitch Architects (SEI) of Rockville, Maryland. This partnership expands MPS’s presence into the U.S. Mid-Atlantic with a new studio and grows the reach of the firm’s K12 architecture, interior design, planning, and advisory practice to clients in Maryland, Northern Virginia, and the surrounding region. The addition reinforces the firm’s place among the top 25 K-12 architecture practices in the United States.
“We are excited to welcome SEI to the MPS firm family. The SEI team shares our commitment to purposeful and expert design and project execution, exceptional client service, and deep community–centered relationships and presence,” says Chad Cousins, CEO, McMillan Pazdan Smith. “Together, we will support the continued growth, vibrancy, and sustainability of the DMV region with long term community investments, and industry-leading design, planning, and advisory value.”
Grab your costume and join us for Halloween on the Green at Cabin John Village. From 11AM – 1PM, kids and families can enjoy a fun-filled foam party, live music, face painting, balloon art, crafts and more! Celebrate spooky season with friends and family!
The City of Takoma Park Recreation Department will host its annual Monster Bash on Saturday, October 31, with an afternoon of Halloween activities, a costume parade and contest, and a street party.
The Montgomery County Commission for Women will host “Virtual Career Exploration for Her,” a free, interactive event for middle school, high school and college-aged students on Wednesday, October 21, from 7-8:30pm. (more…)
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is asking families, staff, students, and community members to weigh in on three proposed calendars for the 2027-2028 school year.
A Silver Spring woman won $100,000 playing the same Pick 5 numbers she has used for years, according to the Maryland Lottery. (more…)
Montgomery County Police have identified the pedestrian killed in a collision on Randolph Road near Locksley Lane in Colesville on Wednesday, October 14, as 72-year-old Enyish Sergawie Asemahegne of Colesville. (more…)
Markoff’s Christmas Farm will return to Dickerson this holiday season, running from Saturday, November 28, through Sunday, December 13, 2026. The Christmas attraction debuted in 2024 and comes from the Markoff family, creators of Markoff’s Haunted Forest, which was recently ranked the No. 1 haunted attraction in the country by The Scare Factor. (more…)
11:30am Update: All lanes of southbound MD-355 (Wisconsin Ave) at S Park Ave have reopened. Expect residual delays.
A traffic incident has closed all southbound lanes of MD-355 (Wisconsin Avenue) at South Park Avenue in Chevy Chase/Friendship Heights, according to an Alert Montgomery notification.