Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced that Jonathan Tarrell Smalls, 42, of Pennsylvania, was sentenced on March 20, 2026, in Anne Arundel County Circuit Court to four years in prison, followed by five years of supervised probation, in connection with multiple fraud cases.
The Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center (MCASAC) will host a dog adoption special on Saturday, March 28, offering $16 adoption fees.
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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Marty Bass, a longtime Baltimore broadcasting staple and familiar face on WJZ, has announced he will retire at the end of May, capping off a career that began in television nearly five decades ago.
Anytime North Potomac comes up (North Bethesda too, but that’s a conversation for another day), the most-liked reply is almost always some version of, “You mean Gaithersburg?” Let’s get into it.
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.”
“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.
The Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General has released body-worn camera footage from an incident involving Montgomery County police in which 31-year-old Jamal Thompson of Silver Spring died following his release from custody.
A series of vehicle break-ins targeting Hondas was reported early Monday morning across parts of Frederick County, with thieves specifically stealing airbags from steering wheels.
Two restaurants with Maryland locations in Montgomery County have been named semifinalists for the RAMMY Awards’ “Casual Restaurant of the Year,” highlighting a pair of concepts that bring distinct international flavors to the local dining scene.
Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring has begun a full renovation of its emergency department, a major project aimed at improving patient care, safety and the overall experience for families seeking emergency treatment.
The Montgomery County Police Department’s 5th District officers and Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service responded at approximately 8:13 pm to the 2700 block of Sweet Shrub Drive in Clarksburg for a reported stabbing. (more…)
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred Tuesday afternoon in the 18400 block of Lost Knife Circle in Montgomery Village.
Three restaurants with Maryland locations, each with a presence in Montgomery County, have been named semifinalists for the RAMMY Awards’ “Fast Casual Restaurant of the Year.”