Zbounce closes at Montgomery Mall in Bethesda

Zbounce has closed at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda. Signage has been removed from their space next to Hallmark. The children's moon bounce and play center first opened at the mall in the fall of 2016, so this could be a ten-year lease ending. Or an unannounced move within the mall, but Zbounce has not posted any message to customers regarding such plans.

Rockville woman facing charges after exposing herself to neighbor's surveillance camera

A Rockville woman is facing charges after allegedly putting on a show for a neighbor's surveillance camera. According to Rockville City police, the woman made "lewd gestures" and exposed herself in front of the camera in the 200 block of Congressional Lane on June 24, 2026. Police say they have identified the woman, and that charges against her are forthcoming.

Armed robbery at ATM in Rockville

Montgomery County police responded to a report of an armed robbery at an ATM machine in Rockville early last Friday afternoon, June 26, 2026. The robbery was reported at an ATM in the 12200 block of Rockville Pike at 1:01 PM Friday. An adult male suspect tried to grab the victim's wallet in front of the ATM, and threatened to shoot the victim if they did not let go of it. But the victim was able to not only hold onto their wallet, but overpowered the suspect and pinned him until officers could arrive. The suspect was taken into custody.

Purse snatching at Rockville Metro station

Rockville City police responded to a report of a purse snatching at the Rockville Metro station at 251 Hungerford Drive early yesterday morning, June 27, 2026. The theft was reported at the station at 12:30 AM Saturday. It took place in the pedestrian tunnel. 

Assault at bus stop in Derwood

Montgomery County police responded to a report of a 2nd-degree assault at a bus stop in Derwood late yesterday afternoon, June 26, 2026. The assault was reported at 5:45 PM. It took place at a bus stop in the 15900 block of Somerville Drive. There are bus stops on that block of Somerville, but that block can also refer to the bus stops within the adjacent Shady Grove Metro station, as well.

K-Wave opening Saturday in Rockville

K-Wave will open its first Maryland store in Rockville tomorrow, Saturday, June 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM. It will be located at 5534 Randolph Road in the Montrose Shopping Center (home of MOM's Organic Market and KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot). Free goodie bags will go to anyone purchasing more than $75 of merchandise "while supplies last." K-Wave will have the latest recordings by your favorite K-pop artists, artist merchandise, and a veritable arcade of Asian game machines: claw machines, vending machines, and Deco Station. Still to arrive are their gachapon machines and Photoism photo booth. 

You will also find a lot of South Korean pop culture merchandise, toys, and stationary. Popular South Korean beauty and skincare products, clothing, and home decor round out the inventory of products for the K-pop fan or Seoul aesthetic seeker. Operating hours for K-Wave will be 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM, seven days a week. K-Wave has an existing location in Centreville.

Drive-thru marijuana dispensary opening on Rockville Pike

A drive-thru marijuana dispensary is coming soon to Rockville Pike. Stash Cannabis Co. will be opening this summer at 1470 Rockville Pike. That is a former BB&T Bank branch building. Stash will serve recreational adult users, as well as medical marijuana patients. The dispensary has been in the works for over a year, but great progress on the construction has been made recently, and it's expected to be finished very soon.