Shiki Fusion is now open at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda, officially welcoming its first guests on Monday, April 20. We stopped by today for lunch to support the restaurant get an early look at the new Japanese and Thai fusion concept from the team behind Nan Xiang Soup Dumplings. The full video of the experience can be seen below.
Montgomery County Department of Police detectives have arrested three suspects in connection with a February 22, 2026 street takeover and car rally in Silver Spring that resulted in damage to two police cruisers.
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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MoCo’s Founding Farmers at 12505 Park Potomac Ave in Potomac has been named the best brunch spot in Maryland by Cheapism in its recently published list of “The Best Brunch in Every State.”
Montgomery County Police are seeking the public’s help in identifying three suspects connected to a commercial burglary at Montgomery County Oak Barrel & Vine in Germantown.
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.”
Olney, MD Art Gallery and Studio to present a Pop-Culture themed group Art Exhibit and Artists’ Alley event.
Highly Animated is a 2-month long celebration of the vibrant world of fan art. From classic JRPG nostalgia, to the latest anime obsessions, to amazing original characters, this exhibition will highlight the passion, creativity and talent within fan communities.
Montgomery County Police Department released its daily crime summary for April 20, 2026, outlining a series of incidents reported across multiple districts, including several vehicle thefts, robberies, and commercial burglaries.
The Montgomery County Council unanimously passed the ICE Out Act, legislation introduced by Evan Glass, which prohibits privately owned immigration detention facilities from operating in the county.
A Gaithersburg resident claimed a $50,000 prize on April 20 after winning on a scratch-off ticket, according to Maryland Lottery officials.
The Rockville City Police Department is now accepting applications for a new eight-week program designed to give residents a behind-the-scenes look at local law enforcement.
A new grassroots concept aimed at filling a long-standing gap in Olney is beginning to take shape, with plans for a mobile bookstore that could eventually grow into a permanent community space.
Opening day for Molly Tea in Rockville quickly turned into a full-on scene, with a line stretching around the block as customers packed into 860 Festival Street for the brand’s DMV debut. A video of the experience can be seen below.
On Monday, Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and a coalition of 22 states secured a federal court order blocking a policy from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that sought to penalize healthcare providers offering care to youth with gender dysphoria.