El Salvadoreño Latin Market has reopened after nearly two and a half years, following an arson spree in September 2023 that damaged multiple businesses in Gaithersburg. The market is located at 441 S Frederick Ave. in the Holbrook Center, across from Gaithersburg High School and next to Wawa (photos below).
Here’s a look at the latest openings, closings, and upcoming projects at Rio Lakefront in Gaithersburg. (more…)
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 Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded Sunday morning to the 15500 block of Old Columbia Pike in Burtonsville for a collision with entrapment. (more…)
A period of freezing rain is increasingly likely across parts of the region late Monday night into Tuesday morning, with the National Weather Service (NWS) flagging ice as the primary concern rather than snow.
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.”
“This little composition…is, alas, the final mortal sin of my old age. A little technique, a little heart, that is all.”
Gioachino Rossini’s "Petite Messe Solennelle" is neither little nor entirely solemn. Yet beneath the wit and irony of its title lies one of Rossini’s most personal creations, which blends the theatrical brilliance and unforgettable melodies of his comic operas—including extraordinary and virtuosic arias—with an almost uncharacteristic tenderness and spiritual depth.
Chicken Salad Chick is adjusting its timeline for its upcoming Olney location and is now aiming for a late spring opening, rather than the March debut previously anticipated.
Dunkin’ has closed its store at 2006 Veirs Mill Rd. in the Twinbrook Shopping Center, a surprising move as the brand continues to expand elsewhere in Montgomery County.
The Montgomery County Planning Department released the preliminary recommendations of the Eastern Silver Spring Communities Plan. The preliminary recommendations were developed following planners’ research and analysis of the plan area and comprehensive community engagement over the past two and a half years. More below, per Montgomery Planning:
Char’d is officially opening its doors at Pike & Rose this week, marking the brand’s first brick-and-mortar location in Maryland. The burger restaurant will debut on Thursday, March 5, with doors opening at 5:30pm at 11881 Grand Park Ave. in North Bethesda.
While the snow threat for Monday has largely dried up, National Weather Service (NWS) forecasters are still tracking a period of wintry mix Monday night into Tuesday morning across much of the region.
Montgomery County Police are investigating a stabbing that occurred Saturday in the 11500 block of February Circle in White Oak. (more…)
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) issued a statement Saturday saying it has increased patrols and officer visibility around religious institutions of all denominations and other sensitive locations as officials continue monitoring the situation in the Middle East. (more…)