A small fire inside a Bethesda office building was accidentally sparked by magnified sunlight reflecting through a snow globe, according to fire officials.
A small fire inside a Bethesda office building was accidentally sparked by magnified sunlight reflecting through a snow globe, according to fire officials.
A house fire Saturday afternoon caused damage to a Rockville home and displaced two residents, though no injuries were reported.

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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Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police Special Victims Investigations Division are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 15-year-old.
Mayor Jud Ashman is urging residents to be patient as the City of Gaithersburg adjusts its snow response strategy ahead of a high impact winter storm, emphasizing safety, effectiveness, and environmental concerns.
Get into the holiday spirit at our Annual Holiday Bazaar at the Rockville Senior Center. The holiday bazaar features over 50 handmade crafters, book sale, plants sale, raffles, lunch for purchase, and more! Sponsored by Rockville Seniors, Inc.
Free admission for all ages
NBC4 meteorologist Chuck Bell is raising expectations for a prolonged shutdown across the region as a major winter storm bears down on the DC area, saying he does not believe a single school district in the DMV will be open for even one day next week. The post has been shared over 35,000 times in 20 hours.
Montgomery County Public Schools announced that all MCPS-sponsored activities may continue today but are expected to conclude by 9 pm due to anticipated winter weather. All MCPS-sponsored activities and community use of school facilities are canceled for Sunday, January 25, as significant snowfall is expected to create hazardous travel conditions. (more…)
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning from 11pm Saturday through 4am Monday. Forecasters say a combination of heavy snow, sleet, freezing rain, and bitter cold will create dangerous conditions that could linger well into next week.
As the area prepares for a big winter storm, Montgomery Parks is sharing its list of best sledding hills in parks for kids and adults to enjoy. Approved locations for sledding in Montgomery Parks include:
Maryland Comptroller Brooke E. Lierman, testified before the Senate Judiciary Proceedings Committee in support of Senate Bill 245.
A Silver Spring resident has been selected for a VIP trip to the 2028 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles through a Maryland Lottery promotion.