Gaithersburg

A new Dunkin’/Baskin Robbins is coming to 898 Muddy Branch Road in Gaithersburg, filling the former Starbucks space in Muddy Branch Square (photo is a rendering, signage is not yet up). The Starbucks, which closed earlier in September, was one of five Montgomery County stores shut down as part of a nationwide $1 billion restructuring plan.

(more…)


Sponsored

Sponsored article courtesy RLAH Real Estate|

Hi – Justin here. Fair warning before I answer: I am the single most biased person you could ask. I’m the president of RLAH Real Estate, I live in Bethesda, I’m raising my family here, most of my paycheck ends up at businesses within walking distance of my house, and I’m openly asking Bethesda residents to name us Best Real Estate Brokerage in this year’s Bethesda Magazine Readers’ Poll.


Bethesda

Updated to include additional information, including cause of fire and amount in damage.

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded Sunday evening to a commercial building on St. Elmo Avenue in Bethesda after reports of smoke coming from the garage area attached to Colonial Opticians and Beth’s Café. (more…)


Announcement

Celebrate an evening of Kuchipudi with Traditions, a solo performance by Madhuvanthi Sundararajan featuring a live orchestra. Presented as the culmination of the Maryland State Arts Council Folklife Apprenticeship, this performance marks the year-long artistic journey between master tradition bearer Kasi Aysola and apprentice Madhuvanthi Sundararajan. This inspiring evening welcomes audiences of all backgrounds. August 14, 7 p.m. | Silver Spring Black Box Theater.


MCFRS

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a significant house fire in the 500 block of Mannakee Street in Rockville around 5:30 p.m. on Sunday. Neighbors have launched a GoFundMe fundraiser to support the family affected by the blaze.

(more…)


DMV

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for portions of north-central and northern Maryland, as well as parts of the West Virginia Panhandle and Northern Virginia. As of now, Montgomery County is not included, but forecasters note that adjustments to the advisory area remain possible as the storm approaches.

(more…)


MCFRS

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a house fire in the 500 block of Mannakee Street in Rockville around 5:30 p.m. on Sunday. Neighbors have started an GoFundMe fundraiser to support the family. (more…)


Crime

Montgomery County Police (MCPD) are investigating a stabbing reported Friday evening at the Lakeforest Transit Center in Gaithersburg. Officers from the 6th District, which covers Gaithersburg and Montgomery Village, were dispatched to the scene around 5:35pm for a report of an injured person.

(more…)


Celebrities

Colin Kaepernick will be a special guest at an upcoming fundraising event for Montgomery County Executive candidate Will Jawando, set to take place at Fork & Kitchen, an upcoming Rockville restaurant aiming to officially open by the end of the year. The event, scheduled for December 9 from 6pm to 9pm, highlights Jawando’s continued push to engage supporters as he shifts his full focus toward the county executive race.

The appearance marks Kaepernick’s second visit to Montgomery County this year. Earlier in 2025, the former NFL quarterback and nationally-known advocate for social justice addressed Montgomery County Public Schools leaders at the superintendent’s Administrative & Supervisory meeting. His message then centered on “challenging systems and championing justice,” themes consistent with his community and advocacy work since leaving the NFL.