Fashion Q opens at Montgomery Mall in Bethesda

After a few hiccups and false starts, Fashion Q has finally opened its doors at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda. It's an encore for the Los Angeles-based fashion wholesaler, which is returning to the mall after a sudden exit in 2025. A couple of grand opening dates had come and gone, but the important thing is that the boutique is now open in time for the peak holiday shopping season. Look for Fashion Q on Level 1 of the mall, across from Build-A-Bear.

Juvenile assaults police officer in Rockville

A 15-year-old suspect was arrested after assaulting a police officer in Rockville on September 24, 2026. The incident took place at Richard Montgomery High School. Rockville City police did not indicate if the suspect was a student there. However, he is accused of trespassing on school grounds, assault, assault on a police officer, and resisting arrest.

Two victims assaulted aboard Ride On buses in Rockville

Two people were assaulted while riding aboard Montgomery County-operated Ride On buses in recent days. The first victim reported being assaulted while riding the bus in the 100 block of Watkins Pond Boulevard in King Farm at 9:30 AM on September 22. A second victim was assaulted on a Ride On bus in the 900 block of Veirs Mill Road at 1:53 PM on September 25. Rockville City police say that neither assailant was known to the victims.

Police describe the suspect in the first assault only as a "male." No description of the second suspect has been provided.