Arby's construction begins in Derwood

Construction has begun on the future Arby's restaurant at 7200 Muncaster Mill Road at the Red Mill Shops shopping center. So far, they are demolishing the interior of the former McDonald's. They haven't added Arby's to the tenants on the shopping center's monument sign yet, but you can see the blank space where it will go. Here's a look inside:

Police called after assault at grocery store in Rockville

Rockville City police responded to a report of a 2nd-degree assault at a grocery store this past Saturday afternoon, August 29, 2026. The assault was reported at a store in the 200 block of N. Washington Street in Rockville Town Center at 3:01 PM Saturday. That is the new Trader Joe's store at The Square at Rockville.

Sneak peek: Bogotá Coffee House in Rockville

Bogotá Coffee House looks close to opening at 115 N. Washington Street in Rockville. Seating and equipment are now in place. Artwork and photos are in the process of being hung on the walls. So far, vintage photographs display scenes of the Plaza de Bolívar in Bogotá, the now-demolished Hotel Granada in that grand city, and the historic Pedro A. López Building on the Avenida Jiménez de Quesada. Here's a sneak peek inside:

College Plaza shopping center getting a facelift in Rockville

College Plaza, the venerable and popular shopping center at 15100 Frederick Road in Rockville, is getting an updated look. A significant remodeling project is underway at the property, which is anchored by a New York Mart grocery store. All tenants remain open for business during the renovations. Here's a look at the work in progress:

Sheetz opens at Walnut Hill Shopping Center in Gaithersburg

Sheetz is now open at 793 S. Frederick Avenue (MD 355) at the Walnut Hill Shopping Center in Gaithersburg. This is the second Montgomery County location for the convenience store and mega gas station chain. The store model used in the County is smaller than the ones I've been in on the road elsewhere. Sheetz expedited development of this second Gaithersburg location after the first, at 751 Progress Way, quickly proved to be a financial success. This one is convenient to the Rockville and Derwood areas.

Lion statues stolen in Rockville

Rockville City police responded to a report of theft in the Lincoln Park neighborhood on August 18, 2026. The theft was reported in the 200 block of Frederick Avenue. According to police, two lion statues were stolen from a home sometime prior to July 29. The statues stood by the driveway of the residence. If you have any information about the whereabouts of these statues, contact police at 240-314-8900.

MangoLina dessert truck opening soon in Rockville

MangoLina has secured a spot for their newest location in Rockville. The dessert truck will be located at 2240 Veirs Mill Road, on the Shell gas station property in Twinbrook. This is the fifth location for the rapidly growing local business, which specializes in frozen and fruity treats. Menu items include ice cream, chocolate-covered frozen bananas with toppings, a pepino split, sorbete de carretón, frozen mangonada drinks, horchata, and smoothies. The MangoLina trailer is now parked on-site, but stay tuned for an opening date!

PacSun returning to Montgomery Mall in Bethesda

When I reported nearly a year ago that PacSun would be returning to Westfield Montgomery Mall, there were some doubting Thomases who could not believe it. After all, the California-inspired surf and skate-wear retailer had just closed at the mall two years earlier. But PacSun has now made its return to the popular retail center official with coming-soon signage. PacSun will be located between Carter's and T-Mobile on Level 1 of the Old Navy/Cheesecake Factory wing.

Pop Mart opens at Montgomery Mall in Bethesda

Pop Mart has opened at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda. The blind bag and stuffed-labubu toymaker previously tested a vending machine at the mall to gauge interest. That experiment was clearly a success, as the Chinese brand is now returning with a permanent storefront. Look for Pop Mart on Level 1 of the mall, next to Bath & Body Works.

Porch pirate steals child's bike in Rockville

A porch pirate hijacked a child-size set of wheels in the College Gardens neighborhood of Rockville on August 12, 2026. According to Rockville City police, an 18-inch blue Huffy bicycle was stolen from the front porch of a home in the 1700 block of Yale Place at 7:00 PM. Police did not specify if it was a boy's or girl's Huffy model. If you have any information or doorbell video from this incident, call police at 240-314-8900.

Regal Cinemas temporarily closed for renovations in Rockville

Regal Cinemas Rockville Center cineplex at 199 E. Montgomery Avenue is temporarily closed for renovations. The theater is scheduled to reopen on August 22, 2026. Some users of the Regal app have reported that the closure is not being shown on it. The good news is that renovations mean that the theater won't be permanently closing anytime soon.

Signage installed at Crust & Crumb Bakery Cafe in Rockville

The sign is up at Crust & Crumb Bakery Cafe at 718 Rockville Pike in Rockville. Tonight, it was already hooked up and lit. Inside, preparations continue ahead of the cafe's debut. I haven't come across any official website or social media pages for the business, so stay tuned for an opening date.

Police release description of King Farm assailant in Rockville

Rockville City police have released a description of the alleged assailant in the August 13 assault near King Farm Park. The suspect approached and assaulted the victim "between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM" in the 400 block of Deer Meadow Lane. Police describe the suspect as White male in his 50s or 60s, with gray and black hair and a beard. He was wearing a grey shirt and skinny blue jeans. If you have any information about this incident, call police at 240-314-8900.

Female pedestrian dies after being struck by driver in Rockville

A woman and child were struck by a driver while crossing a street in Rockville Monday night, August 17, 2026, and the woman tragically passed away at a local hospital later in the evening. Montgomery County police report that the child is suffering from non-life-threatening injuries, and is expected to survive. Police did not specify the precise location of the collision, saying it took place "near Chapman Avenue and Twinbrook Parkway." @TheDMVLive on Twitter cited the location as the intersection of Rockville Pike and Twinbrook Parkway.

Rockville City police and Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service personnel were dispatched to the scene at 8:25 PM. The driver remained at the scene and is cooperating with the police investigation. @TheDMVLive reported that the striking vehicle veered off the road after the collision. The white vehicle, with Florida tags, could be seen resting among grass and bushes in video he posted.

Subway to close Town Center location in Rockville

Subway will close its Rockville Town Center location by the end of this year, according to an auction announcement for the sub sandwich shop. Everything inside the restaurant, which is located at 2 N. Washington Street, will be auctioned off starting on December 31, 2026 at 9:21 AM. The Town Center Potbelly has been closed for an extended period due to water damage, meaning sub sandwiches may be increasingly hard to find in the center of town as 2027 dawns. But if you always wanted a lighted Subway sign on your wall, bidding starts at 50 cents! Subway fans will still have the store at 1402 Rockville Pike, which was recently fully renovated.

Assault near King Farm Park in Rockville

Rockville City police responded to a report of a 2nd-degree assault near King Farm Park Thursday afternoon, August 13, 2026. The assault was reported in the 400 block of Deer Meadow Lane at 3:00 PM Thursday. That is a residential street that runs alongside the park.