Rockville resident assaulted for using gas leaf blower

The Montgomery County Council's infamous war on gas-powered leaf blowers came to blows on Halloween, according to Rockville City police. A resident of the 400 block of Silver Rock Road in the Silver Rock neighborhood was using a gas-powered leaf blower at 1:14 PM. This angered a nearby neighbor, police say, who confronted the resident about the leaf blower. The argument escalated, and the neighbor allegedly proceeded to physically assault the leaf-blowing victim. Police say they know the identity of the assailant, and have advised the victim of their ability to file assault charges.

Armed robbery at gas station in Rockville

Montgomery County police responded to a report of an armed robbery at a gas station in Rockville last night, November 2, 2026. The robbery was reported at a gas station in the 5400 block of Randolph Road at 7:40 PM Monday. A knife was the weapon employed in the robbery. The specific gas station has not yet been identified by police, but there are at least two on that block.

Assault in parking lot in Rockville

Rockville City were called to a parking lot this past Friday night, October 30, 2026, after someone reported having been assaulted there. The assault was reported in the 700 block of Hungerford Drive at 10:30 PM. It took place in a commercial parking lot there.

Assault on residential street in Rockville

Rockville City police responded to a report of an assault on a residential street yesterday afternoon, October 31, 2026. The assault was reported in the 400 block of Silver Rock Road at 1:14 PM Saturday. That is in the namesake Silver Rock neighborhood along Veirs Mill Road.

QToys closes at Montgomery Mall in Bethesda

QToys has closed at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda. It has been removed from the mall tenant directory. It's a surprising closure for two reasons: First, we are approaching the peak toy-buying season of the year. And second, QToys only opened this location one year ago. A Chinese collectible toy importer, QToys may have been overshadowed by recent competitors at the mall like Pop Mart and Kako Claw. On a larger scale, the Financial Times recently reported that the Labubu toy craze is showing signs of running out of steam.

Assault at convenience store in Rockville

Rockville City police were called to a convenience store on Rockville Pike this past Sunday, October 25, 2026, after someone was assaulted there. The assault was reported at a store in the 700 block of Rockville Pike at 10:50 PM. Police have not identified the specific business, but there is a 7-Eleven store at 785 Rockville Pike. 

According to police, a verbal argument escalated when one of the participants assaulted the other. The identity of the alleged assailant is known to police, but no description of the suspect has been released at this time.

T-Mobile, Häagen-Dazs, Lilly Pulitzer reopen at Montgomery Mall in Bethesda

Three big names at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda have reopened after completing major renovation projects. T-Mobile, Häagen-Dazs and Lilly Pulitzer are now open well ahead of Black Friday and the peak holiday shopping season. Lilly Pulitzer has been making over its stores recently to give them the aesthetic of a resort residence with Mediterranean-inspired, Palm Beach-style design and decor. T-Mobile has focused its renovations on transforming its stores from transactional retail outlets to experiential spaces with interactive displays. Both retailers are emphasizing a more open floorplan. Häagen-Dazs is...well, Häagen-Dazs.