The 14th Annual VisArts Rockville Arts Festival will take place from 10 am to 5 pm on Saturday, May 2 and Sunday, May 3 at Rockville Town Square, featuring more than 130 artists, community art activities and live demonstrations.
Washington Business Journal reports that Duke’s Grocery is expanding with a new concept, “Duke’s Burgers,” set to open at 1621 Crystal Drive in Arlington. The upcoming spot will operate as a compact, 300SF kiosk inside JBG Smith’s open-air Water Park food hall, with a target opening in late spring/early summer.
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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Montgomery County has been selected by the Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund to receive a $150,000 grant and technical support to strengthen residents’ financial resilience before and after emergencies.
Montgomery County’s Department of Permitting Services (DPS) will begin offering free residential deck maintenance inspections starting May 1 as part of Building Safety Month.
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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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
A new emergency veterinary provider is set to make its debut in Montgomery County. VEG ER for Pets, also known as Veterinary Emergency Group, has signed on to take over a portion of the former Party City space in Gaithersburg’s Kentlands neighborhood, which closed in early 2025.
A new chapter is coming to one of downtown Bethesda’s longtime restaurant spaces.
The WMATA Board of Directors adopted a $4.8 billion operating and capital budget for Fiscal Year 2027 on Wednesday, with planned service improvements and no increase to Metro Bus or Rail fares.
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Police are investigating an armed robbery that took place Wednesday afternoon along New Hampshire Avenue at an unnamed jewelry store.
James Hubert Blake High School leadership has shared new details with families following a violent incident on campus that left a student injured and prompted immediate changes to school safety procedures.
Montgomery County Police released a summary of reported calls for service across the county on April 28, 2026, highlighting a mix of thefts, robberies, and arrests.
The North Face is set to open a new store at Clarksburg Premium Outlets (22705 Clarksburg Road), adding to the growing list of national brands at the shopping destination. Known globally for its outdoor apparel, footwear, and equipment, the brand’s arrival gives residents a more convenient option for gear that previously often required a trip to outlets in places like Hagerstown or Leesburg.