A new analysis from the regional planning organization Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments shows that Montgomery County reduced its communitywide greenhouse gas emissions by 32% between 2005 and 2023, even as the County’s population grew by 16% during the same period. (more…)
Montgomery County recently celebrated the first recipients of its new Early Care and Education Facility Loan Program, an initiative designed to help child care providers expand, renovate, and improve their facilities.
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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Carmen’s Italian Ice is now open at Cabin John Village location in Potomac. (more…)
Montgomery County leaders, LGBTQ+ advocates, and community members gathered Thursday for the County’s eighth annual Pride Flag Raising Ceremony, officially kicking off Pride Month.
GAITHERSBURG, MD.: Fit Club, a boutique personal training studio specializing in 15 minute adaptive resistance strength training, has officially opened its second location in the Kentlands at 60 Market Street, Suite 213, Gaithersburg. The new studio brings Fit Club’s personalized, coach-led training to residents of Kentlands, Lakelands and the surrounding Gaithersburg community.
Fit Club offers one-on-one ultra effective and efficient strength training sessions built around each client’s goals, schedule and fitness level. Every session is led by a certified trainer in a private, focused setting that suits beginners and experienced athletes alike. Fit Club’s state-of-the-art adaptive resistance technology adjusts in real time to your ability, so each movement is controlled, efficient, and tailored to you. This is strength training built for real life. No crowded gym floor. No long hours at the gym. No guesswork. Just personalized coaching in a comfortable private studio.
Event location
Fort Hunt Park
8999 Fort Hunt Rd
Alexandria, Virginia 22308
Join Breast Cancer Collective for the 2026 Walk to Bust Cancer on Sunday, October 18, at Fort Hunt Park in Alexandria.
Walk alongside survivors, caregivers, friends, families, and neighbors for an uplifting community event supporting access to breast cancer screening and care across the DMV.
Walk to Bust Cancer brings our community together to turn hope into action and help expand access to timely breast health care. Register to walk, gather your team, and join us at Fort Hunt Park.
After a $10.2 million transformation, DICK’S Sporting Goods is officially ready to unveil its new House of Sport at Rio Lakefront. The reimagined store at 2 Grand Corner Avenue in Gaithersburg will celebrate its grand opening with a three-day “House Party” from Friday, June 5 through Sunday, June 7, featuring athlete appearances, giveaways, interactive experiences, and special promotions. We have first-look photos below.
The Montgomery County Board of Education on Thursday adopted a $3.72 billion Fiscal Year 2027 Operating Budget for Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS), finalizing a spending plan that district leaders say protects classroom instruction and key student services despite a $36 million shortfall from the school system’s original request.
As the busy summer travel season begins, Maryland transportation and law enforcement officials are reminding drivers to prioritize safety during the “100 Deadliest Days” between Memorial Day and Labor Day, when traffic fatalities traditionally increase. (more…)
Montgomery County Police have charged 29-year-old Vanessa Tjongarero-Henderson of Clarksburg and 36-year-old Samantha Raebel of Phoenix, Arizona, with first-degree murder in connection with the death of Hilde Henderson of Silver Spring. (more…)
Drivers traveling along Rockville Pike this week may notice new markings appearing on sections of MD-355 between North Bethesda and Friendship Heights.
Montgomery County Police released its daily crime summary highlighting several incidents reported on June 3 and early June 4, including a stabbing at the Glenmont Metro Station, a commercial burglary in Silver Spring, and multiple vehicle thefts across the county.
The Montgomery County Board of Education approved several administrative appointments during its meeting on Thursday, June 4, filling leadership positions at schools across the county ahead of the 2026-27 school year.