An Extreme Cold Alert has been issued for Montgomery County, Maryland until 2pm on Friday, February 13, due to wind chill values expected to fall below 32 degrees Fahrenheit. Officials are urging residents to wear layers, limit time outdoors when possible, and take extra precautions if spending extended time outside.
Flavor Hive, the viral halal fusion brand co founded by local social media star Shihan Chowdhury and business partner Amgd Gende, has opened its first Maryland restaurant in Rockville. Our very own Mr. MoCo attended a pre opening event to get an early look at what diners can expect. That can be seen here.
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 has launched the FY26 Food Aggregation Grant Program to help small local farms expand access to institutional buyers such as schools, hospitals, and senior centers.
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is asking for the public’s help in identifying two suspects connected to a commercial burglary in Chevy Chase. (more…)
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Sunday, October 25, 2026, 2 p.m.
ASL Sign Interpreted Performance and Afterword discussion on Friday, October 23
Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Thomas W. Taylor shared a letter with the Wootton High School community addressing safety concerns following this week’s shooting that occurred on Monday. The message outlines immediate security measures, longer-term safety strategies, and emphasizes the importance of trust, communication, and community partnership moving forward.
A house fire broke out late Wednesday night in the 20400 block of Cherrystone Court off Aspenwood Lane in Montgomery Village. (more…)
The community is raising funds to support a Damascus family after a house fire displaced them and left both parents injured.
An adult man is in critical condition following a pedestrian crash late Wednesday night in Silver Spring.
Rapper J. Cole is in Montgomery County and offering local fans a once in a lifetime listening experience. In a post shared on Wednesday night, J. Cole said he is currently in Silver Spring and invited fans in the area to ride with him in his Civic to listen to his latest (and possibly last) album, The Fall-Off.
Monkey’s Matcha, a new specialty matcha concept, is set to open inside Lil Cakes & Creamery at 488 N Frederick Ave in Gaithersburg Square, bringing a curated, ceremonial-grade matcha experience to Montgomery County.
Wellness-driven café chain Pura Vida Miami will open its first Maryland location on Thursday, February 12. Our very own Mr. MoCo attended a pre-opening event and shared some of the experience in the video below.