Geno’s Steaks, the Philadelphia restaurant known for its cheesesteaks, has announced it will open its first Maryland location at Power Plant Live! in downtown Baltimore on Thursday, March 5. The new spot will mark the brand’s first expansion into the state.
Montgomery County Council committees are scheduled to meet on Thursday, February 5, to review several budget, economic, and policy issues, including a briefing on trends in utility rates and their impact on local households. The Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee will consider spending affordability guidelines for the FY27 budget and a bill related to employee retirement administration, while the Economic Development Committee will review the designation of WorkSource Montgomery and receive an update on 2025 economic indicators.
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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As national conversations around Black history and cultural investment continue to shift, community-centered arts spaces are proving just how vital they are. This Black History Month, while the Kennedy Center scaled back their programming for Black History Month then announced a two year closure for renovations, BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown is leaning in—boldly and intentionally.
Laud Shawarma has reopened at a new location following the closure of Solaire Social in downtown Silver Spring. The Nigerian-style shawarma restaurant is now operating inside The Common Kitchen in Clarksville.
“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.
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 2nd District Investigative Section are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Robert Louis Robertson, a missing 37-year-old. (more…)
Montgomery County Public Schools announced a Code Green for Thursday, February 5, meaning all schools and offices will open on time. Before and after school childcare programs, as well as Community Use activities, will operate as scheduled.
Montgomery Parks is inviting couples to plan a more sustainable celebration at its upcoming Upcycled Wedding Fair, set to take place later this month at Rockwood Manor in Potomac.
The event will feature recently married couples selling gently used wedding items, giving engaged couples the chance to find affordable decor and essentials while reducing waste and environmental impact.
An armed robbery was reported at a PNC Bank in Urbana (Frederick County)
early Tuesday afternoon, prompting an increased law enforcement presence in the area.
A student was injured after a handgun discharged inside a classroom at Freetown Elementary School in Glen Burnie, MD Tuesday morning, according to Anne Arundel County Police.
Three new businesses are preparing to open at the Montrose Shopping Center in Rockville, adding a mix of retail and dining options to the shopping center that’s home to MOM’s Organic Market, K-Pot, and more.
Students at multiple Montgomery County high schools have participated in organized walkouts in recent weeks to express support for immigrant students and families and to protest federal immigration enforcement policies.