Northmarq has arranged $141.73 million in financing for a two-asset, 493-unit portfolio of high-rise apartment buildings in Montgomery County. The deal was structured by Northmarq’s Washington, D.C.-based Debt + Equity team, led by Jason Smith and Kenneth Gentzel, on behalf of Washington Property Company.
On Thursday around 4:15 pm, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a house fire at 10 Brooks Avenue in Gaithersburg that required approximately 75 firefighters.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to storm damage on Valley Wood Drive in the Greenwood Knolls neighborhood in Glenmont on Thursday night, where a large tree fell on several houses, causing significant structural damage. (more…)
Children 18 years old or younger may come to MCPS summer meals locations Monday through Friday for a healthy and nutritious lunch. The Summer Meals Program is designed to bridge the “nutrition gap” when school is out at no cost to families.
Rockville’s annual Independence Day Celebration is set to dazzle attendees on Friday, July 4, 2025, at Mattie J.T. Stepanek Park in King Farm. Known for its excellent spectator viewing and convenient parking options, the park will transform into a festive venue where live music, community greetings, and a spectacular 20-minute fireworks display unite to celebrate the 4th of July in style.
A direct connection between Virginia and Maryland from King Street to Suitland via National Harbor is coming your way soon, according to an update by WMATA. Starting June 29, you’ll be able to avoid multiple transfer points on this new bus route. Learn more: wmata.com/BetterBus
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a collision at New Hampshire Avenue and Norbeck Road near Cloverly on Thursday afternoon involving an overturned vehicle. (more…)
Gap at Westfield Montgomery Mall (7101 Democracy Blvd) in Bethesda has announced it will permanently close. According to a store representative, the location is expected to close sometime in July. (more…)
3M and Discovery Education have announced the 2025 3M Young Scientist Challenge winners, selecting 32 state merit winners along with four honorable mention recipients. Among those recognized is Vishagan Aranganathan of Montgomery County. Vishagan, a Kingsview Middle School graduate from Germantown, will be starting his freshman year at Northwest High School in Germantown this fall.
Known as the nation’s premier middle school science competition, the 3M Young Scientist Challenge celebrates exemplary innovations from young scientists that highlight how science can improve the world. Designed for students in grades 5–8, the competition invites participants to submit brief videos outlining their creative solutions to everyday problems. Judges evaluate each entry based on creativity, scientific knowledge, and communication skills.
Several readers have sent us messages regarding a crash that has shut down southbound I-270. According to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) Chief spokesperson Pete Piringer, the collision occurred at the southbound I-270 spur in the area of Democracy Blvd. Crews are working to open at least one lane for vehicles to pass.
Tao’s Optimal Performance (TOP) Gym opened its first location in early 2024 at 19616 Fisher Ave. Suite K in Poolesville. Now, the owners have announced that a second location is coming soon to Damascus.