Kensington Gardens apartments for sale

A landmark residential property in Kensington has hit the market for sale. Kensington Gardens, a seven building garden apartment complex at 3403 University Boulevard West, houses a total of 54 1-and-2-bedroom units on 1.9 acres. The complex dates from the early 1950s, but has undergone extensive renovations this century. There are 54 parking spaces on the property, which is convenient to the commercial areas in Kensington and Wheaton, including Wheaton Plaza. It's also a prime long-term redevelopment investment opportunity - but let's not go there! The asking price is not given in the online sale listing.

House of Printing headed for auction in Burtonsville

The building housing The House of Printing in Burtonsville could be yours, if you are the winning bidder in a pending auction. Located at 15401 Old Columbia Pike, the 1986 structure is currently usable as an industrial property. But it also has tremendous investment potential as a redevelopment site. The asking price is $1,000,000, according to the online auction listing.

Jersey Mike's is coming to Takoma Park

Jersey Mike's is coming soon to Takoma Park. The popular sub sandwich chain has leased a space at 7663 New Hampshire Avenue. That is at the Takoma Langley Crossroads shopping center. This will be the first Jersey Mike's location in the City of Takoma Park. There hasn't even been a location that was convenient to Takoma Park up until now, much less in the city. Construction is expected to begin this fall.

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.

Assault at Wheaton Library

Montgomery County police responded to a report of a 2nd-degree assault at the Wheaton Library last Friday afternoon, September 25, 2026. The assault was reported at the library at 4:11 PM. The library is located at 11701 Georgia Avenue. Yet another example of the 2026 crime trend of violent crimes being perpetrated during daylight hours.

Police investigate shots-fired incident in Silver Spring

Montgomery County police responded to a report of gunfire in the Fairland area of Silver Spring Thursday night, September 24, 2026. Several residents in the area of Ballinger Drive at Ballinger Terrace called 911 at 10:04 PM Thursday, to report sounds of gunshots. Officers found at least one shell casing where a bullet had struck a townhome. No injuries were reported, and the investigation is ongoing.

White Oak Starbucks to close

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.