The Montgomery County Planning Board and the Montgomery County Planning Department announced their May 2025 calendar of events.
Author: MCS Staff
In 1952, Clarence Kettler founded Kettler Brothers, Incorporated, alongside his two brothers, Milton and Charles. With a vision of creating a unique community, the Kettler brothers went on to develop Montgomery Village. Lake Whetstone, one of MV’s most iconic landmarks, first opened for boating and fishing in September 1967 (photos available below).
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to an incident Tuesday morning at a vacant property on Frederick Road near Shawnee Lane in Clarksburg that has closed Rt. 355 in the area.
Below are Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) state champions for baseball (as early as 1974/75) and softball (as early as 1981/1982). The MPSSAA website includes state championship teams from the entire state, which could also include previous years.
The City of Gaithersburg has announced new changes to its Gaithersburg Downpayment Assistance program, or Gaithersburg DPA. The program now allows borrowers to access up to $40,000 in downpayment and closing cost assistance. These loans remain 0% deferred and are accessible to eligible first-time homebuyers purchasing within the City of Gaithersburg corporate limits.
Bethesda-based Marriott International announced it has reached an agreement to acquire the Netherlands-based lifestyle/hotel brand citizenM in a deal for $355 million.
A rare Piebald deer was recorded enjoying some lunch/dinner in Greenbelt, MD on Monday by Instagram user @_christiantineo (video below). One was also spotted and photographed in Hillandale this past November.
Today, the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) announced the 2025-27 Purple Star Schools from eight school systems, recognizing their strong services and support for students from military families. The 23 schools, including one in Montgomery County (Glen Haven Elementary School in Wheaton), will be recognized at Tuesday’s State Board of Education meeting.
Federal Realty recently announced today that Miles & Stockbridge committed to 915 Meeting, located in the Pike & Rose neighborhood in North Bethesda, MD. The building is now more than 90 percent leased as Robert Half and First Savings Mortgage relocated in early 2025.
Today, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser and Managing Partner of the Washington Commanders Josh Harris announced a deal to bring the team home and activate 180 acres of opportunity at the RFK campus. With a state-of-the-art roofed stadium, the team’s return to DC will catalyze and complement the transformation of the entire campus to include housing, parks and recreation, hotels, restaurants, retail, and neighborhood amenities.
“We are thrilled to welcome the Commanders back home to the Sports Capital. We said that we could do it all – Commanders, housing, park space, recreation, retail, entertainment and more – and, together, that’s what we are delivering,” said Mayor Bowser. “When we got control of 180 acres of land on the banks of the Anacostia, we knew right away that partnering with the Commanders would be the fastest and surest route to bringing the RFK campus to life. As we focus on the growth of our economy, we’re not only bringing our team home, but we’re also bringing new jobs and new revenue to our city and to Ward 7.”
Buc-ee’s is gearing up for its first Virginia location with a hiring event ahead of its anticipated summer 2025 opening in Rockingham County (Mount Crawford, VA)– a roughly two hour drive from Montgomery County, MD.