A representative from franchise owner Lemek tells us that Panera Bread wants to remain in Olney, but the future of the restaurant is ultimately up to the landlord. According to the representative, there is currently no official closing date for the Panera Bread at 18141 Town Center Drive, and the restaurant is currently operating on a month-to-month basis. (more…)
A Silver Spring man is celebrating a $50,800 lottery win after purchasing a Bonus Match 5 ticket for the May 7 drawing. (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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Montgomery County native Chris Van Dusen, the creator of Netflix’s global phenomenon Bridgerton, is officially bringing his next major project to the streaming giant.
Takoma Park Police are investigating an alleged assault and bicycle theft that occurred May 8 in the 1200 block of Myrtle Avenue.
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.”
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
According to TMZ, Grammy-winning rapper Cardi B and NFL player Stefon Diggs were seen in an apparent argument Wednesday afternoon outside a coffee shop and gym in Burtonsville. (more…)
Steeze Burger, which was ranked the number one burger in the DMV by The Washington Post, is set to open its first brick-and-mortar location on Sunday, May 24, at the Shops at Potomac Valley shopping center in Gaithersburg. (more…)
Dor-Ne Corset Shoppe is preparing for a new chapter, announcing plans to relocate to the Meadowood Shopping Center in Colesville after more than two decades in downtown Silver Spring.
Montgomery County Police shared an overview of reported calls for service from May 12, 2026, which included multiple vehicle thefts, burglaries, robberies, and school-related threats across several police districts in the county.
A 16-year-old Walt Whitman High School student has been charged after police say he brought a loaded handgun onto school property following an altercation involving teenagers at Westfield Montgomery on Wednesday afternoon.
The Gaithersburg Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying an individual connected to the malicious destruction of property at the Gaithersburg Police Station. (more…)
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a bipartisan coalition of 19 attorneys general urging the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to withdraw proposed guidance that would make it easier for certain flavored e-cigarette products to receive federal approval.