Maryland Anthony G. Brown joined a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general opposing the federal Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act, also known as the KIDS Act, arguing the legislation would weaken states’ ability to protect children online while shielding major technology companies from accountability.
Montgomery County Police released its latest daily crime summary, highlighting a series of reported incidents across the county, including multiple vehicle thefts, aggravated assaults, and a commercial burglary.
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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A new business, Crust & Crumb, will to be moving into the former Roy Rogers space on Rockville Pike, though details remain limited for now.
Maryland hospitals received a wide range of grades in the newly released Spring 2026 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades, with 17 hospitals earning an “A,” 11 receiving a “B,” 12 receiving a “C,” and one hospital receiving a “D” for patient safety performance. Full list below.
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.”
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Fort Hunt Park
8999 Fort Hunt Rd
Alexandria, Virginia 22308
Join Breast Cancer Collective for the 2026 Walk to Bust Cancer on Sunday, October 18, at Fort Hunt Park in Alexandria.
Walk alongside survivors, caregivers, friends, families, and neighbors for an uplifting community event supporting access to breast cancer screening and care across the DMV.
Walk to Bust Cancer brings our community together to turn hope into action and help expand access to timely breast health care. Register to walk, gather your team, and join us at Fort Hunt Park.
Burlington is set to take over the former Staples space in Frederick following the office supply retailer’s recent closure earlier this year.
Maryland’s Best Ice Cream Trail has returned for its 14th year, running from now through September 7 with creamery stops across the state and a new digital pass system allowing visitors to check in, earn points, and qualify for prizes. (more…)
Marc Elrich issued a statement Thursday criticizing new federal green card processing policies that could require some lawful immigrants to leave the United States and apply for permanent residency from abroad. (more…)
Montgomery College honored the Class of 2026 during commencement ceremonies held May 21 and 22, celebrating more than 1,500 graduates who participated across two ceremonies.
Columbia has been ranked the 5th best place to raise a family in the United States for 2026, according to a new report from personal finance website WalletHub.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) units responded to a fire at a single-story commercial building on Taft Street, off of E Gude Dr., in Rockville. Upon arrival, PE703 reported fire through the roof, confirming a working fire.
Montgomery County Police are investigating a reported shooting Monday evening in the Briggs Chaney area.