Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) responded around 3:45 am to the 13800 block of Georgia Avenue near the entrance to Gate of Heaven Cemetery for a vehicle fire.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) responded around 3:45 am to the 13800 block of Georgia Avenue near the entrance to Gate of Heaven Cemetery for a vehicle fire.
A serious overnight crash involving multiple vehicles and a tractor-trailer fire shut down the I-270 express lanes near Montrose Road, sending several people to area hospitals and prompting a lengthy hazardous materials response.

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 Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) responded early Wednesday morning to a fatal house fire in the 9100 block of Charred Oak Drive in Bethesda. (more…)
Metro is once again using its platform to highlight inclusion and community during Autism Acceptance 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.
“This little composition…is, alas, the final mortal sin of my old age. A little technique, a little heart, that is all.”
Gioachino Rossini’s "Petite Messe Solennelle" is neither little nor entirely solemn. Yet beneath the wit and irony of its title lies one of Rossini’s most personal creations, which blends the theatrical brilliance and unforgettable melodies of his comic operas—including extraordinary and virtuosic arias—with an almost uncharacteristic tenderness and spiritual depth.
Anthony Michael Cohen of Germantown is set to begin a 750-mile walk on May 4 retracing Harriet Tubman’s Underground Railroad route from Maryland to Canada, and a series of kickoff rallies across Maryland and Virginia will lead up to the journey.
Montgomery County Council committees will meet April 15 to review multiple Fiscal Year 2027 operating budgets and capital projects related to public safety, including funding for the Office of Animal Services, Sheriff’s Office, State’s Attorney’s Office, Circuit Court, and Department of Correction and Rehabilitation.
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich said recent incidents at Bradley Hills Elementary School, including disturbing graffiti and a fire, are being taken seriously, with police, fire, health officials, and school leaders coordinating a response. (more…)
Saints Row Brewing is set to host one final celebration of Montgomery County’s craft beer community before closing its doors permanently, with MoCo LagerFest scheduled for April 18 in Gaithersburg.
Montgomery Parks has received more than $6 million in capital funding from the State of Maryland during the 2026 legislative session to support seven park improvement projects across Montgomery County and expand the department’s solar energy initiative.
Montgomery County police released a snapshot of reported incidents from April 13, 2026, highlighting several thefts, a burglary, and a weapons-related case across multiple districts.
We are beyond thrilled to announce that 4-year-old Michael Girgis from Montgomery County is one of the youngest pianists to perform twice at the legendary stage of Carnegie Hall!