Updated: 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…)
Updated: 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…)
Pop Mart is coming to Westfield Montgomery Mall, with signage now up for the upcoming store ahead of an expected fall opening.

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 are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Andrew Wyatt Villarini-Kitts, a missing 21-year-old from Germantown. (more…)
A new independent bookstore and community gathering space called The Brady Readery is set to open at 6860 Olney Laytonsville Road in Laytonsville this summer. The bookstore will officially open June 13 with a grand opening celebration and later host a ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Gaithersburg Chamber of Commerce on June 17. (more…)
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.”
Wednesday through Saturday, October 21-24, 2026, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, October 25, 2026, 2 p.m.
ASL Sign Interpreted Performance and Afterword discussion on Friday, October 23
Carmen’s Italian Ice has announced that its new Cabin John Village location in Potomac is expected to open in early June. (more…)
Updated plans have been submitted for a proposed Royal Farms convenience store and gas station at 397 Watkins Mill Road in Gaithersburg, which would become the company’s third Montgomery County location if approved. The proposed site would be located a little more than a mile from the existing Royal Farms on Watkins Mill Road in Gaithersburg.
A Germantown man is among five men arrested by Howard County Police Department during a multi-day undercover child exploitation operation aimed at identifying people seeking to sexually exploit children. (more…)
Permanent signage is now up at the future site of Montgomery County’s first Hobby Lobby, which will be opening on Monday, June 8th according to a representative at the store.
Signage is up for La Poteria Local at 115 N Washington St in Rockville. (more…)
A new proposal could bring a Bruster’s Real Ice Cream location to Rockville as part of revised plans for 900 Rockville Pike.