Gaithersburg’s popular Summer Outdoor Concert Series is returning to the City Hall Concert Pavilion, bringing a full lineup of free, family-friendly performances throughout June and July.
Gaithersburg’s popular Summer Outdoor Concert Series is returning to the City Hall Concert Pavilion, bringing a full lineup of free, family-friendly performances throughout June and July.
As Marylanders continue navigating a cold and rainy Memorial Day weekend, visitors hoping to take advantage of warmer summer days ahead at “Maryland’s Secret Beach” will once again need to plan ahead before heading out.

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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The City of Rockville has shared that visitors to The Square in Rockville (formerly Rockville Town Square) can now access free public Wi-Fi, following a new partnership between the City of Rockville and Morguard, the property management company for the mixed-use development.
Romero’s Italian Restaurant is preparing to open in the longtime home of Cristina Ristorante Italiano at 2666 University Boulevard West in Wheaton.
The restaurant will hold a soft opening beginning at 11 am on Sunday, May 25, with an official ribbon cutting ceremony scheduled for Tuesday, June 3.
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.
Wednesday through Saturday, October 21-24, 2026, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, October 25, 2026, 2 p.m.
ASL Sign Interpreted Performance and Afterword discussion on Friday, October 23
A 17-year-old pedestrian suffered minor injuries after being struck by a vehicle Sunday afternoon in Wheaton, according to Montgomery County emergency officials.
Steeze Burger’s long-awaited first brick-and-mortar location officially opened its doors at 12141 Darnestown Rd. in Gaithersburg on Sunday, May 24, and the response was immediate, with lines stretching down the block (video below).
One Maryland (and DC) restaurant has earned national recognition on Yelp’s newly released list of the “Top 100 BBQ Restaurants in the U.S., According to Yelp Elites.”
NBC4 Chief Meteorologist Doug Kammerer has released his 2026 Summer Heat Forecast, predicting a warm but manageable summer across the DMV, with humidity and rainfall expected to play a bigger role than extreme heat.
MCPD UPDATE: Officers confirmed this to be a swatting call.
Montgomery County Police officers are currently on the scene of a possible swatting call in the 10000 block of Shelldrake Circle in Damascus.
Royal Farms’ highly anticipated new Silver Spring location appears to be off to a strong start before even officially opening to the public.
The Montgomery County Department of Police Alcohol Initiatives Unit will conduct a sobriety checkpoint tonight (Saturday, May 23, 2026) at an undisclosed location in Montgomery County, along with focused enforcement targeting impaired driving.