Residents will have the opportunity to help shape the final design of a new public art installation planned for David Scull Park, between First St. and E Gude Dr. in East Rockville.
Residents will have the opportunity to help shape the final design of a new public art installation planned for David Scull Park, between First St. and E Gude Dr. in East Rockville.
The wellness lifestyle brand ALO has opened its first Montgomery County location at Bethesda Row in Bethesda.

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 Public Schools’ open lunch policy will remain unchanged after the Board of Education failed to advance proposed revisions during its May 21 business meeting.
A longtime Northern Virginia Tex-Mex institution, with many ties to Montgomery County and the DMV, is preparing to serve its final customers.
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.”
Grab your costume and join us for Halloween on the Green at Cabin John Village. From 11AM – 1PM, kids and families can enjoy a fun-filled foam party, live music, face painting, balloon art, crafts and more! Celebrate spooky season with friends and family!
Luu Color Center in Rockville has been recognized by ADP, a payroll and HR provider, as one of 10 recipients nationwide of its 2026 Grit & Wisdom Awards, an honor celebrating small business owners who have demonstrated resilience, adaptability, and leadership while navigating major operational challenges.
K-Wave has announced that its planned grand opening in Rockville has been postponed as the business continues waiting for required county permits and approvals. (more…)
The Montgomery County Students Construction Trades Foundation (CTF) and Montgomery County Public Schools celebrated the completion of the 44th student-designed and student-built home on May 26, while also marking the 50th anniversary of the Construction Trades Foundation partnership0.
In the Circuit Court for Montgomery County, the Honorable John Maloney sentenced Sari Kurland, also known as Sari Bloch, to 80 years in prison, suspending all but 13 years to serve, followed by five years of supervised probation.
Maryland Department of Health has reported the first heat-related death of 2026 in Maryland. According to the department, the deceased was a man in the 70-80 age range, and the death occurred in Calvert County. (more…)
Metro has launched its “Fares Pay for Service” campaign, a systemwide initiative aimed at improving fare compliance and protecting funding for transit service across the region.
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Nadea Iqbal, a missing 15-year-old.