A Cold Emergency Alert has been extended for Montgomery County through Tuesday, February 10 at 12 pm, with wind chill values expected to remain below 20 degrees and conditions that could lead to frostbite or hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
The National Weather Service (NWS) is now expecting a trace to around half an inch of snow across much of Maryland and Northern Virginia. If this light snow materializes, it could begin between 8pm and 10pm tonight and continue into the early morning hours, ending sometime between 2am and 5am tomorrow (Wednesday) morning.
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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Maryland Comptroller Brooke E. Lierman and Governor Wes Moore marked Unclaimed Property Day on Monday, February 1, 2026, encouraging residents to check whether the state was holding money or property in their name.
Rockville will host its annual Lunar New Year celebration on Saturday, Feb. 21, featuring multicultural performances, interactive displays, kids’ crafts, and free to-go snack boxes at Richard Montgomery High School.
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Scorpio season is shedding season. Let the healing power of gongs help you release what no longer serves you!
Gongs have been used since ancient times to banish evil spirits, dispel negative energy and invite sacred intention. Gongs can lead you into the parts of yourself that are ready to be shed so a new cycle can begin. This sound bath will feature four gongs and other healing instruments.
Blankets, mats and bolsters are provided. Dress comfortably.
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The Montgomery County Council’s Public Safety Committee has introduced Expedited Bill 6-26 to clarify how Emergency Medical Services insurance reimbursement funds may be used to support the County’s combined volunteer and career fire and rescue system.
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Detectives with the Montgomery County Department of Police Major Crimes Division Cold Case Unit are requesting the public’s assistance in locating Nancy Eillen Strohmeyer, a Germantown woman who has been missing for 10 years.
Sweeteria, the Thai-inspired dessert café, is celebrating the grand opening of its new Bethesda location with an event on Thursday, February 5. The café is located at 7525 Old Georgetown Road, in the space previously occupied by St. Arnold’s Mussel Bar, Tyber Bierhaus, and Thimian Thai. (more…)
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) units provided mutual aid to Frederick County early Tuesday morning following a house fire in Ijamsville.
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Koi Sushi is now open at Rio Lakefront in Gaithersburg (201 Boardwalk Place), bringing a contemporary Japanese dining concept to one of Montgomery County’s busiest mixed-use destinations. We first reported in August 2024 that the restaurant had signed on for the development, and the space is now welcoming diners. Preview video below.
Multiple large-scale illegal car rallies were dismantled Sunday night by the Maryland Car Rally Task Force and partner law enforcement agencies across Prince George’s, Anne Arundel, Montgomery, and Howard counties.
MCPS will operate on a two-hour delayed opening for students on Tuesday, February 3, as lingering snow and ice continue to create unsafe conditions across many neighborhoods. School offices will open on time.