An Extreme Cold Alert has been issued for Montgomery County from Monday, March 2 at 3pm through Tuesday, March 3 at 9am, as wind chill values are expected to fall below 32 degrees. Officials are urging residents to dress in layers, limit time outdoors when possible, and take precautions if they must spend extended periods outside.
The Washington Commanders are rumored to have interest in NFL free agent pass rusher Arnold Ebiketie, according to Commanders and NFL reporter Ben Standig. If the move comes together, it would bring a Montgomery County native back home.
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 nonprofit Washington Regional Alcohol Program (WRAP) announced that its annual St. Patrick’s Day SoberRide program will offer free rides to help prevent impaired driving across the Washington metropolitan area.
UPDATE: Vanessa Baires has been located safe and unharmed. Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division are asking for the public’s assistance in locating […]
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
MCB Real Estate announced today that a new Costco Wholesale store is planned for the VIVA White Oak development.
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Sophie Khan-Kundi, a missing 17-year-old from Gaithersburg. (more…)
The National Weather Service (NWS) has increased potential snow totals for the region, with around one inch of snow now possible across much of the area.
Drivers across Montgomery County should expect lane closures beginning in early March as the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration starts a series of pavement improvement projects on several major roadways.
With March being Women’s History Month, the personal-finance company WalletHub today released its report on the Best & Worst States for Women in 2026, to highlight the areas that provide an ideal living environment for women and the places that are in need of improvement.
Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard will celebrate the First Day of Spring on Friday, March 20 by giving away a free 6 ounce Italian Ice to guests at more than 600 locations nationwide, with the company expecting to serve around one million cups during the annual event.
A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for portions of central and western Maryland (including all of Montgomery County) and northern and northwest Virginia, with mixed precipitation expected from late Monday night into Tuesday morning.