Farm for sale in Damascus

A 67-acre farm has hit the market for sale in Damascus. 25804 Bowman Acres Lane backs up to a forest buffer of Great Seneca Stream Valley Park. Offered "as is, where is, with all faults," the property is currently improved with a modern primary home built in 2005, but which needs work. There are also the original farmhouse, which needs restoration, and a split-level ranch home constructed in 1994. A pond and several outbuildings complete the portfolio.

The owner has stipulated that only pre-qualified buyers will be permitted to tour the property, so this is a serious-buyers-only situation. Located in the Montgomery County Agricultural Reserve, the property can be subdivided into 11 lots, 8 of which already have approved percs from the County. That means that the owner has already gone through the rigorous and expensive process of testing the soil to determine that at least 8 homes could be built without contaminating the groundwater, and that the soil already has adequate drainage to support that development. The asking price for the farm is $4,000,000, according to the online sale listing.

Saints Row Brewery reopens in Gaithersburg

Saints Row Brewery is now open at 15 Fulks Corner Avenue in Gaithersburg. The brewery temporarily closed for renovations. It is also under new ownership, which decided to make the upgrades to the establishment. They've also got new merch for sale.

Sweat Houz to open Kentlands location

Sweat Houz is coming soon to Kentlands Market Square in Gaithersburg. It will be located at 107 Market Street. Sweat Houz is a contrast therapy studio offering treatments like an infrared sauna, cold plunge, and something they call a "Vitamin C Shower." If you can't wait to find out what that is, Sweat Houz has an existing location at Pike & Rose in Rockville.

Strong-arm rape inside "abandoned/condemned structure" reported in Gaithersburg

Montgomery County police responded to a report of a strong-arm rape in Gaithersburg Monday evening, September 28, 2026. The sexual assault was reported in the 900 block of Russell Avenue at 7:50 PM. According to police records, the reported incident took place in an "abandoned/condemned structure." No further information is available at this time.

WSSC asks Maryland customers to limit water use due to power outage at filtration plant

Water utility WSSC has issued an Essential Water Use Only request to its customers in Montgomery County and Prince George's County, Maryland. A power outage at the utility's Potomac filtration plant has led to concerns that the supply of processed water could run out before Pepco can restore power. However, WSSC says water is currently safe to use and drink at this time, and that no Boil Water Advisory has been issued yet. Customers are asked to limit shower time and toilet flushes, and to postpone outdoor uses and running of clothes washers and dishwashers until the emergency is over.

Back Nine indoor golf simulator opening in Germantown

What is it about golf and Germantown? You would think golf companies would be after the country club champions of Bethesda and Chevy Chase. But Topgolf chose Germantown as its first Montgomery County location. Now the Germantown golf action is moving indoors, with Back Nine. The indoor golf simulator chain has leased a space at 13052 Middlebrook Road, at the Germantown Commons shopping center. Construction is scheduled to begin this fall.

Starbucks closing six stores in Maryland

Starbucks announced a new round of downsizing nationwide, and the closure list includes six stores in Maryland. Montgomery County stores at Pike & Rose in Rockville, and 12255 Prosperity Drive in the White Oak area of Silver Spring are among those getting the axe. That's particularly devastating for residents of the buildings at Pike & Rose, as having an on-site Starbucks was among the amenities of living there. Also shuttering will be Starbucks stores in Chester, Easton, Frederick, and Pocomoke City.