Michelle Elie, an English teacher at Montgomery Blair High School, has been named the 2026-2027 MCPS Teacher of the Year.
A single-vehicle crash early Friday morning in Fairland snapped a utility pole in half and caused road closures and power outages in the area, according to Montgomery County emergency officials.
Now Selling: New Elevator-Ready & Rear Yard Townhomes in Gaithersburg
A MARC Station on Site, Homes Ready for the Holidays, and Grand Opening Incentives!
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.
Two Plans, Built for How You Live
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.
Community Amenities for the Whole Family
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.
Easy Access, With or Without the Car
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.
Ready to Move? Craftmark Has You Covered.
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!
Schedule Your Personal Appointment
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!
Community Information at A Glance:
Craftmark Homes at Watkins Mill Station
- New Elevator-Ready & Rear Yard Townhomes: Now Selling from the Upper $800s
- Model Home: 449 Exchange Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
- Sales Manager: Bethany Stewart
- Phone: (301) 618-0154
- Email: [email protected]
- Learn More: TownsAtWatkinsMill.com
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The 34th Annual will return to Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C., on June 27 and 28, 2026.
A pedestrian was killed Thursday night following a crash on the Outer Loop of I-495 near Georgia Avenue, according to Maryland State Police and Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service officials.
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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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!
The City of Gaithersburg will honor fallen service members during its annual Memorial Day Observance on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at 11am at Christman Park (304 West Deer Park Rd.).
The Takoma Park City Council has released its response to an independent audit related to the Cooper v. City of Takoma Park case, a lawsuit involving allegations of sexual harassment and retaliation within the Takoma Park Police Department.
Crumbl Cookies’ former Germantown location is now being marketed as available for lease following the store’s permanent closure earlier this month.
Gaithersburg and Rockville Councilmembers Yamil Hernández and Adam Van Grack released a joint statement calling for Montgomery County to bring back a modernized School Resource Officer program focused on prevention, accountability, and building trusted relationships within school communities.
The Montgomery County Planning Board approved the Scope of Work and plan boundary for The Wheaton Plan: A Georgia Avenue Community Plan at its May 7 meeting, moving forward with a long-term planning process focused on downtown Wheaton.
Montgomery County Public Schools has temporarily disabled myMCPS Classroom (Canvas) following what the district described as a widespread cybersecurity concern involving the platform.
In a statement titled “Hantavirus – Statement from the Virginia Department of Health,” the Virginia Department of Health says it is closely monitoring the situation involving the MV Hondius and remains in active communication with federal partners at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Additional information regarding a specific location was not provided.