Local basketball talent Brandon Murray, originally from Germantown, Maryland, has officially signed his first professional contract with Sencur, a basketball club based in Slovenia. Murray attended and played middle school basketball at Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School in Germantown.
Bethesda’s dining scene has a new flavor with the opening of Tasty Grills & Catering, an Afghan restaurant that has taken over the space formerly occupied by Fortune Cookie, Banana Leaves Asian Cafe, and North China Restaurant. Located at 7816 Old Georgetown Road, the new establishment promises to bring a rich culinary heritage to the heart of the community.
Discover St. Martin of Tours School: A Place to Learn, Grow, and Belong!
Looking for a school where your child can grow academically, strengthen their faith, discover their talents, and feel part of a welcoming community? Your family’s next chapter could begin at St. Martin of Tours School in Gaithersburg, Maryland!
For more than 100 years, St. Martin of Tours School has been part of the Montgomery County community, providing students with a strong academic foundation rooted in faith, character, and a sense of belonging. Serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade, our school offers an environment where children are encouraged to explore their interests, build meaningful relationships, and reach their full potential.
At St. Martin of Tours, education goes beyond the classroom. We believe in helping students grow not only as learners, but also as compassionate, confident individuals who are prepared to make a positive difference in the world.
Come Experience Our School!
Choosing a school is an important decision, and we would love to help you discover what makes our community special!
Join us for an upcoming Open House to explore our campus, meet our teachers and school leadership, learn about our academic programs, and discover the opportunities that help our students grow academically, socially, and spiritually.
Upcoming Open Houses
Saturday, November 14, 2026 | 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Sunday, February 7, 2027 | 2:30–4:00 PM
Bring your questions, meet our community, and picture your child becoming part of the St. Martin of Tours family.
Can’t make either date? We would still love to meet you! Schedule a personal tour and experience our school at a time that works best for your family.
Applications Are Now Open for 2027–2028!
A wonderful school experience could be just around the corner!
St. Martin of Tours School is now accepting applications for the 2027–2028 school year. Whether your child is beginning their educational journey in Pre-Kindergarten, entering elementary school, or preparing for middle school, our Admissions Team is here to guide you through the application process and answer your questions.
We look forward to getting to know your family and sharing how St. Martin of Tours can support your child’s educational journey.
We believe families should have the opportunity to explore a Catholic education for their children. Financial aid applications are also open, and we encourage families to learn more about available assistance as they consider their educational options.
Every family’s situation is different, and exploring financial aid can be an important step in planning for the school year ahead.
At St. Martin of Tours School, every child has the opportunity to be known, supported, challenged, and encouraged to grow. With a tradition of faith, a commitment to academic excellence, and a welcoming school community, we strive to create an experience where students can thrive and families feel connected.
Come discover what makes St. Martin of Tours School a special place to learn, grow, and belong. We can’t wait to meet your family!
St. Martin of Tours School
115 S. Frederick Avenue
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
A new destination for pastries, coffee, and cakes has arrived in Frederick with the official opening of Paris Baguette. Located at 520 Snowshill Street, Suite I & J, the new bakery café is the latest expansion for the global chain in Maryland.
Kimco, the owners of the Pike Center at 12119 Rockville Pike, is proposing to redevelop the property into a modern, walkable community. The plan involves a zoning change to allow for more dense construction, which will enable them to replace the current single-story shopping center and its large parking lot with new, mixed-use buildings that have a more vibrant, pedestrian-friendly space.
Join artist Nora Naranjo Morse (Kha’p’o Owenge ([Santa Clara Pueblo]), creator of Always Becoming, and the community that cares for the museum’s ephemeral outdoor sculpture family, to learn about the project’s evolution over the past two decades, and what the future holds.
Learn about the art of clay, traditions of sustainability in Pueblo building techniques, and more. Visitors can enjoy family-friendly art activities, dance performances by the Zuni Olla Maidens, watch a short film, and multiple opportunities to hear from the artist, her family, and museum experts that have contributed to the care and revitalization of the sculptures.
Get into the holiday spirit at our Annual Holiday Bazaar at the Rockville Senior Center. The holiday bazaar features over 50 handmade crafters, book sale, plants sale, raffles, lunch for purchase, and more! Sponsored by Rockville Seniors, Inc.
Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown joined 17 other states and two governors in a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Energy, challenging a new policy that caps reimbursement for administrative and staffing costs in state-run clean energy programs. The coalition argues the cap violates federal regulations, threatens essential operations, and could reduce states’ ability to deliver energy services and meet climate goals.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland announced criminal complaints against Maryland men for assaulting and resisting federal officers in separate incidents in Maryland in June 2025. Both were taken into custody after physical altercations with Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers.
Looking for the “best overall restaurants” in Maryland? OpenTable, an online reservation service, analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. They sort the results by location and create a list of “the best” based on the information.
The Montgomery County community is rallying around Sanaz Talebi Nejad and her two young children after her husband, Shahryar Talebi Nejad, a Quince Orchard High School alumnus, was detained by ICE on the day he was set to be promoted at Darcars.
The highly anticipated new full-service Thai restaurant, Ah’haan by Bangkok Garden, is officially opening its doors in Gaithersburg today (Sunday, August 17th). The restaurant is located at 237 Kentlands Blvd., in the space formerly occupied by Good Fortune Cafe.
At 11:08pm on Saturday night, the Montgomery County Police Department shared that 3D officers were dispatched at 10:18pm to the 8800 block of Garland Ave in Silver Spring for the report of a non-contact shooting. According to police, the scene is secure and suspects are in custody.
Courtesy Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department
On Saturday afternoon at approximately 3:25pm, the Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department responded to a technical rescue situation on the 13700 block of Central Avenue, Largo, at Six Flags America. Park staff worked alongside Technical Rescue units to safely evacuate about 32 riders who were stuck on a ride.