tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11285627431629795762024-03-19T08:56:10.277-04:00Rockville NightsRockville's leading source for breaking news, politics & nightlifeRobert Dyerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01975969463714952623noreply@blogger.comBlogger4051125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1128562743162979576.post-47361663295245507902024-03-19T06:00:00.001-04:002024-03-19T06:00:00.129-04:00Assault at Rockville grocery store<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyQxN63xU9noCaEtdxaYveTPw0-pNCn9fiXgDTDf-ve_zNVi8Va2j4JiC7j0XcBzN9JUthWsTSqi7qfX01y0kOMBXNlreeWLKvlSG_JGcryIqB-5iMaSeZvfhyphenhyphen6494v9Kpxkn54cphTWg3CrQqEJGZkb9ThZ6wUrlWrSEy3IZTrcclJShNJNrYCJnHf3I/s1122/AssaultRockvillegrocerystorecrimemaryland.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="796" data-original-width="1122" height="284" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyQxN63xU9noCaEtdxaYveTPw0-pNCn9fiXgDTDf-ve_zNVi8Va2j4JiC7j0XcBzN9JUthWsTSqi7qfX01y0kOMBXNlreeWLKvlSG_JGcryIqB-5iMaSeZvfhyphenhyphen6494v9Kpxkn54cphTWg3CrQqEJGZkb9ThZ6wUrlWrSEy3IZTrcclJShNJNrYCJnHf3I/w400-h284/AssaultRockvillegrocerystorecrimemaryland.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />Rockville City police were called to a grocery store after someone reported having been the victim of a 2nd-degree assault there. The assault was reported at a store in the 200 block of N. Washington Street on March 15, 2024 at 11:22 AM. Dawson's Market at Rockville Town Square is located on that block. <p></p>Robert Dyerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01975969463714952623noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1128562743162979576.post-38962037221232440092024-03-18T13:54:00.006-04:002024-03-18T13:56:29.336-04:00Rockville residents asking Mayor & Council to boost funding for police as Montgomery County retreats<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg275ZYUq7vmoL6oAnoxpv3WtwF2y1JFeg2Mc7VxDttrwkuNH4EQ03hCGkQDefLXYNSeYodwb06FYxoTYdIfhbGtaSeEMEWUf8UzvEdc1rYg1Ug_kbk7FvCgT9XJzQs77M7HD7sYa1g0w-TUbQxT6dqj20XefdfWs1ZvxzxF43ND1ECzZaimXnZaRSZkE/s1091/RockvillePoliceOfficers.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="711" data-original-width="1091" height="261" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg275ZYUq7vmoL6oAnoxpv3WtwF2y1JFeg2Mc7VxDttrwkuNH4EQ03hCGkQDefLXYNSeYodwb06FYxoTYdIfhbGtaSeEMEWUf8UzvEdc1rYg1Ug_kbk7FvCgT9XJzQs77M7HD7sYa1g0w-TUbQxT6dqj20XefdfWs1ZvxzxF43ND1ECzZaimXnZaRSZkE/w400-h261/RockvillePoliceOfficers.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />A downward spiral that began when the Montgomery County Council made a modest effort to "defund the police" in 2021 by cutting 30 positions picked up speed on November 1, 2023, when the Montgomery County Police Department announced it would no longer respond to 911 calls in the municipalities of Rockville and Gaithersburg, unless their respective City police departments had no units available or needed backup assistance. The pull-out was due to a shortage of officers, which is forecast to <a href="https://montgomeryperspective.com/2023/10/02/the-police-staffing-crisis-gets-worse/" target="_blank">grow to 239 vacancies by July 2025</a>. Montgomery County currently has 176 police officer vacancies, as former County Council staff member Adam Pagnucco reported last fall. Rockville residents concerned about the greater responsibility now being shouldered by its municipal police officers plan to press the Mayor and Council to boost funding for the Rockville City Police Department outside of City Hall<b> tonight, March 18, 2024 at 6:45 PM.</b><p></p><p>Residents want to "let the City Council know that public safety, funding and support for the Rockville Police Department is important, especially given the increasing crime throughout Rockville and the County, as a whole," rally organizer Brigitta Mullican said in a press release about tonight's effort. The Mayor and Council will be holding a hearing on the city's FY-2025 budget during their meeting tonight. </p><p>Last month, Rockville City Police Chief Victor Brito told the Mayor and Council that his department is now handling 88% of emergency calls within the city limits. That's up from 71% in 2018. Mullican said that she will be testifying during tonight's public hearing for an increase in police funding and salaries. </p><p>Recruitment has become a challenge nationwide, as officers in many jurisdictions where elected officials have disparaged or criticized police - including Montgomery County - have either retired early, or moved to other departments around the region or country that are perceived as being more supportive of police officers. The competition for the reduced number of people choosing to enter the law enforcement field has become intense as a result. Rockville must remain competitive with officer salaries and benefits to attract enough officers to handle its increased responsibilities.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnWvw94k254zQh6M299Rsuw_5EvimDQjXJeTIZSX5yZmPbioVbmGBnomdZN_VARKcCeFQFdsRzoRPcUNtcyo2x3sPzKpjp6iiXgJxnC_GWpTCE9M03IK0nQC0kGI0FB0j6erRRixM_4vPy7oGsYxB6KIIMaBh0m_8_D78FzHAhvZjmSr9JPXVMrbFZYpM/s1455/RCPDofficerresponsetime.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="999" data-original-width="1455" height="275" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnWvw94k254zQh6M299Rsuw_5EvimDQjXJeTIZSX5yZmPbioVbmGBnomdZN_VARKcCeFQFdsRzoRPcUNtcyo2x3sPzKpjp6iiXgJxnC_GWpTCE9M03IK0nQC0kGI0FB0j6erRRixM_4vPy7oGsYxB6KIIMaBh0m_8_D78FzHAhvZjmSr9JPXVMrbFZYpM/w400-h275/RCPDofficerresponsetime.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />Brito's presentation last month showed the impact of the City's greater call load - exacerbated by a persistent crime wave in the County since 2020 - on officer response time. He noted the national statistics that indicate that for every additional 1000 emergency calls, another 9 minutes are added to response time, on average. <p></p><p>Participants in tonight's rally outside City Hall, located at 111 Maryland Avenue, are asked to bring signs showing support for Rockville City police. A group photo will be taken to show the size of support from residents for City officers.</p>Robert Dyerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01975969463714952623noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1128562743162979576.post-66212518231870580592024-03-17T06:00:00.014-04:002024-03-17T06:00:00.136-04:00Demolition of Rockville home proposed (Photos)<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmYV9XmDoRo97Cv4TJw3U3M_tWbKiD4tWCX16LQd_ckpjEPKxN8QZ3vIDvoQKXpgQayo4U_7JUa70IERE432dG-56HmdxwU1P_78ODdaQox9JfMvdqIxzl1jnBI6cObg1f-9R_awSd1N9Z0hZYXTuZCu0c8QSDFG4vnNxNt3UN34JwNkcExuE07Gcd8LE/s1514/VanBurenStreetRockvilleMarylandHomeDemolition.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1062" data-original-width="1514" height="280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmYV9XmDoRo97Cv4TJw3U3M_tWbKiD4tWCX16LQd_ckpjEPKxN8QZ3vIDvoQKXpgQayo4U_7JUa70IERE432dG-56HmdxwU1P_78ODdaQox9JfMvdqIxzl1jnBI6cObg1f-9R_awSd1N9Z0hZYXTuZCu0c8QSDFG4vnNxNt3UN34JwNkcExuE07Gcd8LE/w400-h280/VanBurenStreetRockvilleMarylandHomeDemolition.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />The owners of the home at 115 North Van Buren Street in Rockville would like to demolish it to make room for a new house on the property. They have asked the City of Rockville for a review to determine if the 1961 brick house qualifies for historic designation or not. Their application has been reviewed by City staff, and will be taken up by the Historic District Commission at their next scheduled meeting on Thursday, March 21, 2024 at 7:00 PM. City Preservation Planner Sheila Bashiri has reviewed the house and its history in relation to the criteria for preservation, and has determined that the home does not merit historic designation.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib8F3Cy4YuCGiE_QHBANgF97bsVD7G6SMh0AxE5Yn90z0IwRorAstc-BgrcD7f4sCzt1XkW0bwzbdt1SpBJedBgSw9cjyz1oDeEpA_hOXyt-WXuXxxmoB8bkTrB8Uiqp3uwaoPLEwqqbhULiZJA0pMUf9ryUfjSm9Sm1e-Xqu7Ppmc5rx5iyNu69prOhs/s1924/vanbur1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1305" data-original-width="1924" height="271" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib8F3Cy4YuCGiE_QHBANgF97bsVD7G6SMh0AxE5Yn90z0IwRorAstc-BgrcD7f4sCzt1XkW0bwzbdt1SpBJedBgSw9cjyz1oDeEpA_hOXyt-WXuXxxmoB8bkTrB8Uiqp3uwaoPLEwqqbhULiZJA0pMUf9ryUfjSm9Sm1e-Xqu7Ppmc5rx5iyNu69prOhs/w400-h271/vanbur1.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />115 North Van Buren Street is actually a quite nice home. Its construction is all-brick and solid. It has some small architectural details that modestly aspire toward a mansion. There's even a full tennis court in the backyard! <p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7ZOLL8dwj_b00u__pvxbMxfTGXY-qX4kGsbgH36rZg_CyOU9RgKaafAQw2cFZ8Ii4FKkNP1UZHUOFJLt_a-EUOaym-j0vobHJk2I8ijO6gBM1VH22496XhVsJTV28sxvad2EcTSYykupiDe1_hXALMb3acSw0vCKZtfQCVqaU7b628136WgbxeO36ZT0/s2372/vanbur2.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1458" data-original-width="2372" height="246" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7ZOLL8dwj_b00u__pvxbMxfTGXY-qX4kGsbgH36rZg_CyOU9RgKaafAQw2cFZ8Ii4FKkNP1UZHUOFJLt_a-EUOaym-j0vobHJk2I8ijO6gBM1VH22496XhVsJTV28sxvad2EcTSYykupiDe1_hXALMb3acSw0vCKZtfQCVqaU7b628136WgbxeO36ZT0/w400-h246/vanbur2.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />All of the fine details are less surprising when you learn that the home was built for the son of the prominent Judge Charles W. Woodward. Judge Woodward was first appointed to the bench by - arguably - Maryland's greatest and most-famous governor, Albert Ritchie, in 1932. <p></p><p>Four years later, Judge Woodward and his wife Clarice moved into a new home at 111 North Van Buren Street. During the 1950s, the Woodwards purchased adjacent lots. In 1960, the Woodwards' son Arthur and his wife Elizabeth bought the lot at 115 North Van Buren from them. Their home, complete with a one-story office for Dr. Arthur Woodward's medical practice, was built the next year.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-AgVEtiTIOJjL-SUfAQo963Q_VjEyq74_J2ZkRpaoh3SDYk29HvRUuiGLFbIc7sy1vHh0M0UAbaqOxpvAGghhvXdil21BpSMZXW1fDWZA3432f58qulJzK1gzY6WwOfZXw3KR3ObXKPfbxcp9saInO9M82z92fvx6S_1YyqVJzvv4iVJ8pyaHsXGCH2g/s2372/vanbur3.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1458" data-original-width="2372" height="246" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-AgVEtiTIOJjL-SUfAQo963Q_VjEyq74_J2ZkRpaoh3SDYk29HvRUuiGLFbIc7sy1vHh0M0UAbaqOxpvAGghhvXdil21BpSMZXW1fDWZA3432f58qulJzK1gzY6WwOfZXw3KR3ObXKPfbxcp9saInO9M82z92fvx6S_1YyqVJzvv4iVJ8pyaHsXGCH2g/w400-h246/vanbur3.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />Dr. Woodward passed away in 2006. Elizabeth Woodward continued to live in the home until her recent death in 2021. The current owners acquired the property from her estate in 2022, and a family member of theirs has been living in the house since. Now, as residents of Rockville for over 25 years, they would like to build a new "forever home" in its place.<p></p><p>Many people might look at the pictures and say that, with a little fixing up, this would be a wonderful place to live. However, the owners note that the home's interior and basic systems are in poor condition, although livable for the present. There is a significant amount of termite damage. One of the bedrooms has a floor that is structurally unsound. And the medical office, which the owners say appears to not have been used for a very long time, is an unusable space.</p><p>Also in the owners' favor, they have gathered a great deal of community support against historic designation of the property from other longtime Rockville residents. Letters representing 17 residents have been submitted with their application, all opposing historic designation. </p><p>Any resident will have the option to voice their opinion on the application during the HDC meeting, by submitting their name and email address to the Historic District Commission, (by email at history@rockvillemd.gov) no later than 9:00 AM on the day of the hearing (March 21, 2024) to be placed on the testimony list. Written testimony can be submitted to the same email address by 4:00 PM on March 20, the day before the meeting.</p><p><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Photos courtesy City of Rockville</span></i></p>Robert Dyerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01975969463714952623noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1128562743162979576.post-57429158730334432262024-03-16T12:48:00.006-04:002024-03-16T12:48:34.241-04:00Montgomery County police to conduct saturation patrols all St. Patrick's Day weekend<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKPo_SYqVqgMNiWopNv_DH7-OCYrE-BnFiBP4kPJbmFmTjSKZEjehBQTsGYzUjxWlPXJHzF4fyHS9JRnEFbBr_fWz5ZhBm_9UcPOwKx7Ftxa-pXXkgV3gcUBxvNTBnKla2FZQrv368KWcJH-SQSx-V12u_CPCiKceghdLgaPsHeHNOntfA6qWN/s4080/PoliceCruiserMoCoDark.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2744" data-original-width="4080" height="269" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKPo_SYqVqgMNiWopNv_DH7-OCYrE-BnFiBP4kPJbmFmTjSKZEjehBQTsGYzUjxWlPXJHzF4fyHS9JRnEFbBr_fWz5ZhBm_9UcPOwKx7Ftxa-pXXkgV3gcUBxvNTBnKla2FZQrv368KWcJH-SQSx-V12u_CPCiKceghdLgaPsHeHNOntfA6qWN/w400-h269/PoliceCruiserMoCoDark.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Montgomery County police will be conducting saturation patrols across the jurisdiction this weekend, in an attempt to deter and catch drunk drivers. Almost 50% of traffic-related deaths on St. Patrick's Day weekend historically have been caused by people driving while intoxicated, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Deployment of the full Alcohol Initiatives Unit, and overtime pay for the extra officers on the streets this weekend, are being partially-funded by grants from the Maryland Highway Safety Office. Joining County officers on patrol this weekend will be cruisers from the Maryland State Police - Rockville Barrack N, the Maryland Transportation Authority police, the County’s Sheriff’s Department, and the Maryland-National Capital Park police.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0C7kvLMX8pXKbaXMuZXAIa3MwutSK6B2WEcjq5FJMhJjJRSz5oY83hwONfAEgdN-Hw7yIM5gBy4VEwiDPFGyCu0PpA0Eu1_OE9WWeXYD9BF3lifngklYG06p-YcwlGL_-I3bNqiu76jkv2Dbd44C1Vg2MJHcnZ0Po93r5ZbLUOgIAZbQFV3V1/s4080/policeellsworthplacesilverspring.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="4080" height="301" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0C7kvLMX8pXKbaXMuZXAIa3MwutSK6B2WEcjq5FJMhJjJRSz5oY83hwONfAEgdN-Hw7yIM5gBy4VEwiDPFGyCu0PpA0Eu1_OE9WWeXYD9BF3lifngklYG06p-YcwlGL_-I3bNqiu76jkv2Dbd44C1Vg2MJHcnZ0Po93r5ZbLUOgIAZbQFV3V1/w400-h301/policeellsworthplacesilverspring.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />“If you plan to drink, do not drive,” Montgomery County Police Chief Marcus Jones said in a statement. “Our officers will be conducting saturation patrols throughout the County and arresting intoxicated drivers. The tragedy that occurs when people get behind the wheel intoxicated is 100 percent preventable.”<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0Y7cwRxs2EWfv5w6rrw3T6_GoKJQ2QpGeLm1oVVFURstiXpPp-ZxA_HQ007n4HtYLhphA1YaupYyw4IoL4IrRufhwHRyp9kLq6VvR5swUQO5UdyZx36DSS22PLXLjgmrdEw9Ey4hND0VyqY5er6yDNwrv6NTwFulMzhz80gsS6oM4YRD96N6g/s4080/policebethrow.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="4080" height="301" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0Y7cwRxs2EWfv5w6rrw3T6_GoKJQ2QpGeLm1oVVFURstiXpPp-ZxA_HQ007n4HtYLhphA1YaupYyw4IoL4IrRufhwHRyp9kLq6VvR5swUQO5UdyZx36DSS22PLXLjgmrdEw9Ey4hND0VyqY5er6yDNwrv6NTwFulMzhz80gsS6oM4YRD96N6g/w400-h301/policebethrow.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />County officials are urging those who plan to drink, and do not already have a plan to safely return home, to utilize the SoberRide program. The free ride-home program is offered through the Washington Regional Alcohol Program (WRAP) in partnership with Lyft. Promotional codes for Lyft will be posted online at 11:00 AM on Sunday, March 17, on SoberRide.com. The codes are valid for up to $15-off on one ride home taken in Lyft’s Washington, D.C., coverage area from noon on Sunday, March 17, until midnight on Monday, March 18. The number of codes is limited, and participants must be 21 or older. Officials also suggest using the County's Ride On bus service.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdsgKYAYylfWE55XLhReIIQEDLiRBB2d8gBl_hJ-Pj0V1o6-UVzbcJFXpEngwSjuMTNsJpy8AIic4YpCE8rEjOG3mXh8elOB63pVA5Q2H0kEfntyHpZJYkceoxip3G4Gsk5LPBSWyMDKqeJ5gVe00p32Ro9fF5iv4y4md24JG7bwNog0jjbTkD/s1632/MarylandStatePoliceDUICincoDeMayoRockville.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1632" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdsgKYAYylfWE55XLhReIIQEDLiRBB2d8gBl_hJ-Pj0V1o6-UVzbcJFXpEngwSjuMTNsJpy8AIic4YpCE8rEjOG3mXh8elOB63pVA5Q2H0kEfntyHpZJYkceoxip3G4Gsk5LPBSWyMDKqeJ5gVe00p32Ro9fF5iv4y4md24JG7bwNog0jjbTkD/w400-h265/MarylandStatePoliceDUICincoDeMayoRockville.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />“There are ample ride services that will get you home safety,” County Department of Transportation Director Chris Conklin said. “If you are choosing to celebrate with alcohol this St. Patrick’s Day, plan out your ride home ahead of time to keep our shared roadways safe for everyone.”<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiGtUTRzj9WQ3riISTjAcyFIPSVz3GyvEB1YfKRj8CmamO-XtvlIcE1H5GYXU_xhB6-ofv0PzkFzlt2guINUybGSktJhrawtCGPCHfTDLOBFpIxa8e6gvL2Mf2Z7qMqfiG2lxbWcw3mu-VIru0gewoCNzfqM0Qo5zKFCmT79Ra3PCboQX-zeze/s1499/MNCParkPolice.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="771" data-original-width="1499" height="206" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiGtUTRzj9WQ3riISTjAcyFIPSVz3GyvEB1YfKRj8CmamO-XtvlIcE1H5GYXU_xhB6-ofv0PzkFzlt2guINUybGSktJhrawtCGPCHfTDLOBFpIxa8e6gvL2Mf2Z7qMqfiG2lxbWcw3mu-VIru0gewoCNzfqM0Qo5zKFCmT79Ra3PCboQX-zeze/w400-h206/MNCParkPolice.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Robert Dyerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01975969463714952623noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1128562743162979576.post-91211330434925084572024-03-15T11:33:00.001-04:002024-03-15T11:33:42.122-04:00Assault reported at Rockville High School<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivpm3lUXVZTxmYwnhscLxB8IwwKobj2YgbZtYCCE8525CvHpWZY1NdjEdwylVGUFtff_WlIEvlnqgA_34Nl8K9Nj0d7SaEQ7wWFt2WOkLej3kZvmMqKwjWY_bYg8HUe-O2goEc8ZJCmdF9TI-rzENkmwdiZLP-vWvhzeaDRbWp6Ghov4QkLRQsZTUjC4w/s1271/RockvilleHighSchoolAssaultCrimeMaryland.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="955" data-original-width="1271" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivpm3lUXVZTxmYwnhscLxB8IwwKobj2YgbZtYCCE8525CvHpWZY1NdjEdwylVGUFtff_WlIEvlnqgA_34Nl8K9Nj0d7SaEQ7wWFt2WOkLej3kZvmMqKwjWY_bYg8HUe-O2goEc8ZJCmdF9TI-rzENkmwdiZLP-vWvhzeaDRbWp6Ghov4QkLRQsZTUjC4w/w400-h300/RockvilleHighSchoolAssaultCrimeMaryland.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />Montgomery County police responded to a report of a 2nd-degree assault at Rockville High School at 2100 Baltimore Road on March 8, 2024. The assault was reported at the campus at 4:27 PM. Police were called to investigate assaults at Wootton High School <a href="http://www.rockvillenights.com/2024/02/assault-at-wootton-high-school-in.html" target="_blank">last month</a>, and at Richard Montgomery High School <a href="http://www.rockvillenights.com/2024/01/assault-at-richard-montgomery-high.html" target="_blank">in January</a>.<p></p>Robert Dyerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01975969463714952623noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1128562743162979576.post-89789742006811943602024-03-14T08:00:00.001-04:002024-03-14T08:00:00.137-04:00Naz's Halal Food opening in Gaithersburg<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0ep4y5RNNyD8El6rKeB1eidIyN6eq7MvA5ZrHiVZmplh_3WZkRbFID5-iRtWadT_qMPkVvIksGJoes-aFzoUNVNSDDZAQMHttympgx1a7GHRWsqLYlQ-nUj_KKnTeyiKgP5idziCcaUoTQnxjtiuXkVrlvUl6QQZX2x4WcFrhYfSx5AvI9qn6uXNJedFu/s4080/NazsHalalFoodGaithersburgSquareOpening.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="4080" height="301" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0ep4y5RNNyD8El6rKeB1eidIyN6eq7MvA5ZrHiVZmplh_3WZkRbFID5-iRtWadT_qMPkVvIksGJoes-aFzoUNVNSDDZAQMHttympgx1a7GHRWsqLYlQ-nUj_KKnTeyiKgP5idziCcaUoTQnxjtiuXkVrlvUl6QQZX2x4WcFrhYfSx5AvI9qn6uXNJedFu/w400-h301/NazsHalalFoodGaithersburgSquareOpening.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Gaithersburg Square is swapping halal for halal in the same spot. <b>Naz's Halal Food</b> will be opening at the shopping center at 522 N. Frederick Avenue, according to a banner posted on the storefront. That's the same space just vacated by The Halal Guys. So, if you were sad about The Halal Guys inexplicably failing at this location, you can now dry your tears. Great halal food is returning soon to Gaithersburg Square.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAnuN_kAiEGa3CveUHYHa-qVzfLLFy40Y4Ot_bGOSOlSu9fSnqHDKLjGxcB0bkqjjIVspOPR3BRjnC8CgLqJrzB3-FO6Gce8LlVTQMwt4AqAueWNJmiDRpFwrM4ZOrYjexR0fUXfPD1Hlmc3hXXHhMk2q6AgIsX-FNuxL17kGlePHydTHkLLueQT9Qj37_/s4080/nazshalal1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="4080" height="301" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAnuN_kAiEGa3CveUHYHa-qVzfLLFy40Y4Ot_bGOSOlSu9fSnqHDKLjGxcB0bkqjjIVspOPR3BRjnC8CgLqJrzB3-FO6Gce8LlVTQMwt4AqAueWNJmiDRpFwrM4ZOrYjexR0fUXfPD1Hlmc3hXXHhMk2q6AgIsX-FNuxL17kGlePHydTHkLLueQT9Qj37_/w400-h301/nazshalal1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Naz's Halal has been around for fewer years than The Halal Guys, but has menu items the Guys don't, like burgers, fish, and Philly cheesesteaks. Of course, you can also order the kind of platters familiar to Halal Guys customers, which make up the heart of the menu here. Montgomery County residents already have familiarity with the chain, as Naz's has locations in Germantown, Rockville, Burtonsville, White Oak and Takoma Park.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghKXdDo84VYKo05WAlZXC7luR14svd2jLo7XlDgJhhK6GKne0ICKZwX_oaA4Jfk99bVzrnes7amy2r6vfXsIV-12_HHh4wGUKdIplU77ZvnIPgYoi-DVQZZr1z29skaXAK4xe_vxGNt3HtwGrA2U10g4untKUV8-WH3FD4hgq9_ElkYQUSTyCMxS9MgGc8/s1080/nazshalal2.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="813" data-original-width="1080" height="301" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghKXdDo84VYKo05WAlZXC7luR14svd2jLo7XlDgJhhK6GKne0ICKZwX_oaA4Jfk99bVzrnes7amy2r6vfXsIV-12_HHh4wGUKdIplU77ZvnIPgYoi-DVQZZr1z29skaXAK4xe_vxGNt3HtwGrA2U10g4untKUV8-WH3FD4hgq9_ElkYQUSTyCMxS9MgGc8/w400-h301/nazshalal2.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Robert Dyerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01975969463714952623noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1128562743162979576.post-58846631253545229192024-03-13T13:09:00.002-04:002024-03-13T13:09:15.866-04:00Townhouse development proposed at Rockville Metro station<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp_G-DUskFsDxUtoU6LY7NCUUncH-iGbqQi2p2903vFFkzaTe4rEbEEugJjrAgQ6VPc8Om4t5FpAFRIkL8Y02Ev2c-pUxipJau7rYrwqI3y6wdQiSkh2DnN-mmI4k4lXd8UjLo3YLvCTAjRv6CF71rt-Iv2oTmNgraMaWIxTAzPRB0itM5iPTE7Oa6pXw/s1142/205ParkRoadRockvilleCurrentConditions.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="697" data-original-width="1142" height="244" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp_G-DUskFsDxUtoU6LY7NCUUncH-iGbqQi2p2903vFFkzaTe4rEbEEugJjrAgQ6VPc8Om4t5FpAFRIkL8Y02Ev2c-pUxipJau7rYrwqI3y6wdQiSkh2DnN-mmI4k4lXd8UjLo3YLvCTAjRv6CF71rt-Iv2oTmNgraMaWIxTAzPRB0itM5iPTE7Oa6pXw/w400-h244/205ParkRoadRockvilleCurrentConditions.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />A developer has proposed redeveloping a single-family home property directly across from the Rockville Metro station with eight rowhouses. Under the proposed site plan, <b>205 Park Road</b> would have five rowhouses facing Park Road, and three facing S. Stonestreet Avenue. A corner of the property would be set aside for resident parking, and trash and recycling receptacles. The applicant, ARCON Limited, says it will provide twelve parking spaces for the eight units proposed, with vehicle access from a new driveway along Park Road.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFUaRBZMOwJ5eca7UTLal2h1GAMhK4Sh7MycEYJRYp1Pb8i3hLNt998p1MHSgRjX2Drm63N5GFZyLWawetSv_FOd44BY_svNRk3I8zZ6oP6Nv5QpGXWNH7Cm4vPu8p9DR1Inxw5bjFa5mwrImJUfJEjh4Nw07w09ENW08vlR9TQ-ptQ0IzHBEjmMv92tw/s1377/205ParkRoadAerialMap.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1107" data-original-width="1377" height="321" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFUaRBZMOwJ5eca7UTLal2h1GAMhK4Sh7MycEYJRYp1Pb8i3hLNt998p1MHSgRjX2Drm63N5GFZyLWawetSv_FOd44BY_svNRk3I8zZ6oP6Nv5QpGXWNH7Cm4vPu8p9DR1Inxw5bjFa5mwrImJUfJEjh4Nw07w09ENW08vlR9TQ-ptQ0IzHBEjmMv92tw/w400-h321/205ParkRoadAerialMap.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />Current RMD-Infill zoning for the property, which is in the Croydon Park subdivision, permits rowhouse development as a conditional use. The existing single-family home on the site was built in 1941. ARCON Limited has filed an application for a Pre-Application Meeting with the City of Rockville. The required meeting will allow public comment on the proposal, and will be scheduled for a future date. <p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-I4PJxPP_rIxW2j3sjRKHSu3wjuGYERcOf4A9wPc5XyOUDBRuceBjOH4pOk7hCqulSqY-DYI1xxPqKS0juIrkaSpRAVdOeuV-m_UdxNPaSDGHQitFUPyqSo6oOAwvuIwmKh2gbhJusRYXpmmxpXldT01EHEawSptWvAkh6XZMrg4Yl9shiBYRZsnY2h4/s1825/205ParkRoadRowhouseSitePlanRockville.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1478" data-original-width="1825" height="324" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-I4PJxPP_rIxW2j3sjRKHSu3wjuGYERcOf4A9wPc5XyOUDBRuceBjOH4pOk7hCqulSqY-DYI1xxPqKS0juIrkaSpRAVdOeuV-m_UdxNPaSDGHQitFUPyqSo6oOAwvuIwmKh2gbhJusRYXpmmxpXldT01EHEawSptWvAkh6XZMrg4Yl9shiBYRZsnY2h4/w400-h324/205ParkRoadRowhouseSitePlanRockville.png" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Proposed site plan for 205 Park Road in Rockville</i></b></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p><br /></p>Robert Dyerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01975969463714952623noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1128562743162979576.post-33198753165727469412024-03-12T09:13:00.005-04:002024-03-12T09:13:33.058-04:00Rockville Catholic school students meet Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-E6zqaqVZ2Gc/ZfBUwKsgvxI/AAAAAAACCTY/lk-SVbgkRQs32hcYDqYwuugLxh5Jc4ZsQCNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/brettkavanaughsupremecourt1.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-E6zqaqVZ2Gc/ZfBUwKsgvxI/AAAAAAACCTY/lk-SVbgkRQs32hcYDqYwuugLxh5Jc4ZsQCNcBGAsYHQ/w400-h300/brettkavanaughsupremecourt1.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh hosted students from a Rockville Catholic school at the court Monday. Eighth graders from <b>St. Elizabeth Catholic School</b> were given the grand tour of the Court building by Kavanaugh, a Catholic and native of Montgomery County. Kavanaugh is well-known for volunteering his time as a basketball coach. His tour brought the students to what the school termed "the highest court in the land," a basketball court located above the courtroom. Kavanaugh also participated in a question-and-answer session with the students. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwtNFrwQm3JPRLzrZAwVUYTkFRe2lXjhVXYsNImzTgXXfbmz6537709jujZ2B7R57QHVMBYi5DUUalVCguxXvArEKNoP1oaaB-GTJ9Hap6_IDaBKWsRAp-iZKuTRyrMyL3VIrpc37XZ5LxDT6qV3iixCdI-bKTJPxLfzpc9b8KiqiIJBrELwm984ryPtc/s2048/brettkavanaughsupremecourt2.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwtNFrwQm3JPRLzrZAwVUYTkFRe2lXjhVXYsNImzTgXXfbmz6537709jujZ2B7R57QHVMBYi5DUUalVCguxXvArEKNoP1oaaB-GTJ9Hap6_IDaBKWsRAp-iZKuTRyrMyL3VIrpc37XZ5LxDT6qV3iixCdI-bKTJPxLfzpc9b8KiqiIJBrELwm984ryPtc/w400-h300/brettkavanaughsupremecourt2.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div><br /><div><br /></div><div><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Photos courtesy St. Elizabeth Catholic School</span></i></div></div>Robert Dyerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01975969463714952623noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1128562743162979576.post-57501525551469616952024-03-11T06:00:00.001-04:002024-03-11T06:00:00.131-04:00Do you recognize this Derwood burglary suspect?<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixcF6ZktO3aDjkgxDVWrTvNF9ZQ9BpH3NQgOJuIcDuKgpSBuvGXLVIogXGzK9KrS__wrn4YW2oR3bqqFg2esnyXFfM7GGs_6mimTalIzdDNBqvYAC5QxAhK3ni8xymEnARo9YcnHIP-QHUz0qpPhS3uFq4_Fj0hG7b_zQDf6DuIl70j2u7zdKxh8LwBHM/s3365/DerwoodMontgomeryVillageBurglaryCrimePolice.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3365" data-original-width="1564" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixcF6ZktO3aDjkgxDVWrTvNF9ZQ9BpH3NQgOJuIcDuKgpSBuvGXLVIogXGzK9KrS__wrn4YW2oR3bqqFg2esnyXFfM7GGs_6mimTalIzdDNBqvYAC5QxAhK3ni8xymEnARo9YcnHIP-QHUz0qpPhS3uFq4_Fj0hG7b_zQDf6DuIl70j2u7zdKxh8LwBHM/w186-h400/DerwoodMontgomeryVillageBurglaryCrimePolice.jpg" width="186" /></a></div><br />Montgomery County police are seeking the public's help in identifying and locating a suspect in a burglary rampage across commercial properties in Derwood and Montgomery Village earlier this month. The suspect is accused of attempting to burglarize an ATM at the Bank of America in the 17500 block of Redland Road by smashing it with a rock at 10:58 PM on Sunday, March 3, 2024; forcing his way into and stealing cash from Spice Lanka on the same block moments later; and then trying and failing to force entry into Derwood Beer & Wine in the 17600 block of Redland Road. <p></p><p>On Wednesday, March 6, police say the same suspect tried his luck in Montgomery Village, breaking into Vida Hair Salon at 19122 Montgomery Village Avenue at 11:02 PM. He allegedly took cash from the cash register and fled. A few hours later, at 3:21 AM on March 7, the suspect allegedly broke into Dollar Tree, Moe's Southwest Grill, Ledo Pizza and The Joint - all at the Montgomery Village Center. He is accused of stealing money from Moe's. The suspect then broke into the Metro by T-Mobile store at 9989 Stedwick Road in Montgomery Village.</p><p>Detectives are working with all of the business owners who were affected to determine if any other property or cash was stolen from their spaces. Police describe the suspect as an adult Black male, approximately 5-feet, 10-inches in height, with a slim build. He was wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt and blue jeans. Detectives have released a photo of the suspect, shown above.</p><p>Anyone with information regarding this suspect or these crimes is asked to visit the Crime Solvers of Montgomery County, MD website at www.crimesolversmcmd.org, and click on the “www.p3tips.com” link at the top of the page, or call 1-866-411-8477. Tips with information leading to an arrest may be eligible for a reward from $250 up to $10,000. Tipsters may remain anonymous.</p>Robert Dyerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01975969463714952623noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1128562743162979576.post-78917222079563656672024-03-10T07:00:00.001-04:002024-03-10T07:00:00.128-04:00Rockville police to give away free steering wheel locks to combat theft<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo3gNK0IJZGyNDU2yOhE4cVmvU-OlnFvj0uphwCk0YHzmtWML7xUNRMaoZj_DP7mUriTue6n4F2qaYANh3gFp7UNaFB7Rq-mU3cf3BjzJV8zyupWExo_5rJzOtD-8mltORKRhYFdzk6lq-elQRbwQ3-llyay2SN8qflMxoFj7d87xVlAcRVsI6w2qB_8U/s1200/Rockvilleautotheftcrimemarylandmontgomeryco.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo3gNK0IJZGyNDU2yOhE4cVmvU-OlnFvj0uphwCk0YHzmtWML7xUNRMaoZj_DP7mUriTue6n4F2qaYANh3gFp7UNaFB7Rq-mU3cf3BjzJV8zyupWExo_5rJzOtD-8mltORKRhYFdzk6lq-elQRbwQ3-llyay2SN8qflMxoFj7d87xVlAcRVsI6w2qB_8U/w400-h266/Rockvilleautotheftcrimemarylandmontgomeryco.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Rockville City police will be giving away free steering wheel locks on Saturday, March 23, 2024 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The giveaway will be held at the police station at 2 W. Montgomery Avenue, while supplies last. Auto thefts continue to be a major problem in Montgomery County. The steering wheel locks can also be an effective deterrent for airbag thieves.<p></p>Robert Dyerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01975969463714952623noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1128562743162979576.post-12042915642010616152024-03-09T08:00:00.001-05:002024-03-09T08:00:00.128-05:00Frank Pepe's at Montgomery Mall in Bethesda to offer Paul Giamatti Pie on Oscars Sunday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi49cM6F9kClclBXQmR-GJwiv_2xS5iYH4AOFm0kQ9sezc6IoBoqHgGYyvNThuUnc1miakolRgGCll-Mt-6vxM7EpDqaCfT-QRd9gzE9aSF5xzsk7BxPH56c2wc506cZhhEfGHMCqvx1tR7WXf9pixg4UhQ23uZ7Eq2vv6xCFRH8jPKnuaNZMCo/s6599/FrankPepePaulGiamattiOscarsMontgomeryMallBethesda.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6599" data-original-width="5279" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi49cM6F9kClclBXQmR-GJwiv_2xS5iYH4AOFm0kQ9sezc6IoBoqHgGYyvNThuUnc1miakolRgGCll-Mt-6vxM7EpDqaCfT-QRd9gzE9aSF5xzsk7BxPH56c2wc506cZhhEfGHMCqvx1tR7WXf9pixg4UhQ23uZ7Eq2vv6xCFRH8jPKnuaNZMCo/w320-h400/FrankPepePaulGiamattiOscarsMontgomeryMallBethesda.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />Actor Paul Giamatti gave an enthusiastic endorsement of the White Clam with Bacon pizza from <b>Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana</b> recently on television. The pizza chain will return the favor tomorrow, Sunday, March 10, 2024 - the day of the Academy Awards - by renaming that pizza the Paul Giamatti Pie for 24 hours. A medium Paul Giamatti Pie will cost $25 on March 10 only, at the Frank Pepe's locations at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda and at the Alexandria Commons mall in Alexandria.Robert Dyerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01975969463714952623noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1128562743162979576.post-3074719687762961552024-03-09T06:30:00.001-05:002024-03-09T06:30:00.132-05:00Mystery suspect cuts cable to golf cart backup camera in Rockville<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZNeYPJdzomg1mfwW0YaAHoLMUk5B1uVfRf5V4BP1iljiqMapwHJlydzKQVDw1N472pwJwk2UvoO2nBie3QdTfD9Deq0egLmqvjN-M905Qzw3SFZhRY9Msm_uzZOtE47Qgx4zn13Jp-SrTZ-ku_LqOTWUrHEFAvjg1XLJxGmMTqC3IEDVwhJjaTvgy_Ko/s1285/PropertyDamageCrimeRockvilleMarylandKingFarm.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="983" data-original-width="1285" height="306" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZNeYPJdzomg1mfwW0YaAHoLMUk5B1uVfRf5V4BP1iljiqMapwHJlydzKQVDw1N472pwJwk2UvoO2nBie3QdTfD9Deq0egLmqvjN-M905Qzw3SFZhRY9Msm_uzZOtE47Qgx4zn13Jp-SrTZ-ku_LqOTWUrHEFAvjg1XLJxGmMTqC3IEDVwhJjaTvgy_Ko/w400-h306/PropertyDamageCrimeRockvilleMarylandKingFarm.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />Rockville City police are looking for an unknown suspect who took a bizarre action in the King Farm neighborhood. Sometime between 2:00 PM on March 1, 2024 and 11:00 AM on March 4, an unidentified person cut the cable to the backup camera of a golf cart parked in the 300 block of Saddle Ridge Circle. That is near the King Farm Citizens Assembly Community Center Clubhouse. Anyone who has information regarding the suspect or this incident is asked to call police at 240-314-8900.<p></p>Robert Dyerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01975969463714952623noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1128562743162979576.post-19784616750292980752024-03-08T13:06:00.002-05:002024-03-08T13:06:08.253-05:00Montgomery County's first Wawa opens in Gaithersburg (Photos)<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiYPgVgHVfg-BfRpRHpgDX5eCMnYObpjcwF_tSnHL4cbVrdZd4Tuv_ClHEWQSYtxpOU5hFIUdT9rJkHgm61O5vp8C8CYmk4ACnUX-9kCl5vKB-pzhhru5g5YNt0BfuqOFSJypGWL8q8FYoORql-krhzcYW9J5zahe6efnGCaA1FYMSzym7HkQRXqB-n9Y/s4080/WawaGaithersburgMontgomeryCountyMaryland.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="4080" height="301" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiYPgVgHVfg-BfRpRHpgDX5eCMnYObpjcwF_tSnHL4cbVrdZd4Tuv_ClHEWQSYtxpOU5hFIUdT9rJkHgm61O5vp8C8CYmk4ACnUX-9kCl5vKB-pzhhru5g5YNt0BfuqOFSJypGWL8q8FYoORql-krhzcYW9J5zahe6efnGCaA1FYMSzym7HkQRXqB-n9Y/w400-h301/WawaGaithersburgMontgomeryCountyMaryland.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />The first <b>Wawa </b>convenience store and mega gas station celebrated its Grand Opening yesterday, March 7, 2024 at 405 S. Frederick Avenue in Gaithersburg. Many of the price promotions for the opening remain in effect through Sunday, as you will see in some of the photos below. The gleaming interior holds, if not every snack you can imagine, every snack you need. <p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHxnTAq32J0qWHRz9a5zq5prrAQmKRDtwWeEGqX4MdI6xnGsaPbnCyL07TbwvLjXZlom5xsE4cY2XNdtEFEJf9EvSd6LyDi87y5pDuG89nQPPjUypiRQApB1sTN9aYtGddIllB7ITJl_6IGKdVFX5boeTrTcoiBBcP_O-mw0kmgz0MpXbHpEm3xJdiLzs/s4080/wawaopen1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="4080" height="301" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHxnTAq32J0qWHRz9a5zq5prrAQmKRDtwWeEGqX4MdI6xnGsaPbnCyL07TbwvLjXZlom5xsE4cY2XNdtEFEJf9EvSd6LyDi87y5pDuG89nQPPjUypiRQApB1sTN9aYtGddIllB7ITJl_6IGKdVFX5boeTrTcoiBBcP_O-mw0kmgz0MpXbHpEm3xJdiLzs/w400-h301/wawaopen1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Located directly across MD 355 from Gaithersburg High School, Wawa has posted a prohibition on having more than two minors inside the store at any time. Backpacks are also prohibited beyond the vestibule of the store. It will be interesting to compare gas prices at this Wawa with competitors Sheetz and Royal Farms up the road in the coming months.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvKR_aRCkifP_KNvv6PJK-fPC6tLGoDibioq2wxBOo-JPwcu8WpTtQbpW09DX33EUgr0hLYV7to02UJd5mJ0ZPytJd32gf_Bri610IZc9dqHtmryeDCvDGGRVys6did28EuFg6mLP1vFYaLmLkuLpuc7_ZqPfS8ObI5omwmAl7QZD6caePlKuVzZJXYeU/s4080/wawaopen2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="4080" height="301" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvKR_aRCkifP_KNvv6PJK-fPC6tLGoDibioq2wxBOo-JPwcu8WpTtQbpW09DX33EUgr0hLYV7to02UJd5mJ0ZPytJd32gf_Bri610IZc9dqHtmryeDCvDGGRVys6did28EuFg6mLP1vFYaLmLkuLpuc7_ZqPfS8ObI5omwmAl7QZD6caePlKuVzZJXYeU/w400-h301/wawaopen2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisjxg8yLHDkACr99MMiQdDd3bjm9qfgPZ-K-3rac5AA2QdQjtPuH2K5wKdutjPmZF3SsIQLjePiBcG75wMhJSbPM0zF18heTe_BvXhwley4agWFHkJSwuuLEamdy3FK3SZ9DD7S5pOlZ0IIFz4rINjN3ap60kaAR55jz3IZ1qw6mQVGgPkowGAO22ZJ3k/s4080/wawaopen3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkpYoRBxWbNYwIok79bn5Le2B8IO1TynRzCPW8nAXUpkA8s-dfrDlQn2opvFu28xOTocPkF_kdSns_cFBKJyBdCG3IMRWbkefybyjqIenWCIhKvG59iChcDSJ872gzJ7Pzscves6J8uhDAUA8wrHycixD7pN-KsE03T9xTQ_iuw9VTsETiNTvbZINF08U/s719/IKEARioGrandOpeningGaithersburg.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="485" data-original-width="719" height="270" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkpYoRBxWbNYwIok79bn5Le2B8IO1TynRzCPW8nAXUpkA8s-dfrDlQn2opvFu28xOTocPkF_kdSns_cFBKJyBdCG3IMRWbkefybyjqIenWCIhKvG59iChcDSJ872gzJ7Pzscves6J8uhDAUA8wrHycixD7pN-KsE03T9xTQ_iuw9VTsETiNTvbZINF08U/w400-h270/IKEARioGrandOpeningGaithersburg.png" width="400" /></a></b></div><b><br />IKEA</b> has set an opening date for its first Montgomery County store, a small-format Plan & Order Point store at 101 Boardwalk Place at Rio Lakefront in Gaithersburg. The store will open on <b>Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at 11:00 AM</b>. A grand opening celebration will be held from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. There will be giveaways, free food (Swedish meatballs?), and free drinks. Attendees will also be able to compete for prizes in the Spin to Win game. See my <a href="https://sameig.blogspot.com/2024/03/update-on-ikea-plan-order-point-in.html" target="_blank">sneak peek </a>at the Plan & Order Point interior for an idea of what is in store at Montgomery County's first IKEA store.<p></p><p>"We are thrilled to bring the best of IKEA to our DMV neighbors," IKEA U.S. CEO & Chief Sustainability Officer Javier Quiñones said in a statement. "We’ve seen that customers are still eager for in-person experiences, and we hope that this new Plan and order point with Pick-up provides a new and convenient way to shop."</p>Robert Dyerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01975969463714952623noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1128562743162979576.post-53203565316661126772024-03-07T11:29:00.001-05:002024-03-07T11:29:09.364-05:00Rockville bar patron steals employee's car after arguing with staff<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK4gEGaetv1kmmwDmVegeKYzejwf6etbpZjHgkfNGFYUS82F6YzdSKGXGB4nGdZ86b7CRXR4XWErixWjVNB3L5et5OO83hMvwJBMsTQdzoFI0pMQALGHpiTJB0G24mCNL0jGVTZr8VY4y__kwilgbIkLA2k9Kj1n0NtPVfYcY2yz45TolEFhgAhrxRZTE/s1681/RockvillebarstolencarcrimeMaryland.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1251" data-original-width="1681" height="297" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK4gEGaetv1kmmwDmVegeKYzejwf6etbpZjHgkfNGFYUS82F6YzdSKGXGB4nGdZ86b7CRXR4XWErixWjVNB3L5et5OO83hMvwJBMsTQdzoFI0pMQALGHpiTJB0G24mCNL0jGVTZr8VY4y__kwilgbIkLA2k9Kj1n0NtPVfYcY2yz45TolEFhgAhrxRZTE/w400-h297/RockvillebarstolencarcrimeMaryland.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />A disgruntled patron at a bar in Rockville argued with bar staff, then later retaliated by allegedly stealing one of the employees' cars. Rockville City police say that the suspect jawed with employees, then snatched a set of car keys from one of their jackets, and stole that employee's vehicle from outside the establishment. The vehicle theft was reported at a bar on Seven Locks Road around 2:00 AM on the morning of March 1, 2024. Police have not released a description of the suspect.<p></p>Robert Dyerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01975969463714952623noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1128562743162979576.post-85035412247827027512024-03-06T06:00:00.003-05:002024-03-06T06:00:00.134-05:00Rockville apartment tenant robbed, assaulted at knifepoint<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQPmwQaMFpbhE-L-z1jCiA3PctclCEL3SRK4Eh67Q7xdLEUylB4fxTlElmYdRq2RzIXoKf5HTlB6nMe8sSpuYLYbB6PonRL2NUxDeAGt7uKvmbOjsImmvJijPZmQNd-x8GR6z50CMdQgEk80gyJ8wBmJLwywjV1iBucJyrVcTmJLOtj8AsquDcBlGny5s/s2166/RockvillePoliceColorScheme.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1224" data-original-width="2166" height="226" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQPmwQaMFpbhE-L-z1jCiA3PctclCEL3SRK4Eh67Q7xdLEUylB4fxTlElmYdRq2RzIXoKf5HTlB6nMe8sSpuYLYbB6PonRL2NUxDeAGt7uKvmbOjsImmvJijPZmQNd-x8GR6z50CMdQgEk80gyJ8wBmJLwywjV1iBucJyrVcTmJLOtj8AsquDcBlGny5s/w400-h226/RockvillePoliceColorScheme.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />Rockville City police are searching for a suspect in the March 2, 2024 armed robbery and assault at an apartment complex in the 2000 block of Baltimore Road. Around 3:12 PM Saturday, a tenant was just outside his apartment door when he was approached by an adult male suspect. The suspect displayed a knife, and demanded the tenant empty his pockets. Refusing to comply, the tenant attempted to flee.<p></p><p>The suspect then kicked the tenant, and managed to obtain cash from the victim before fleeing the scene. Police describe the suspect as a male of unknown race, wearing a black jacket with a hood. Anyone who has information regarding the suspect or this incident is asked to call police at 240-314-8900.</p>Robert Dyerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01975969463714952623noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1128562743162979576.post-62666193026200298262024-03-05T12:00:00.003-05:002024-03-05T12:00:36.966-05:00Pandora opens temporary store at Montgomery Mall in Bethesda<p><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzwMbzYg4aXZNCiL4ISx9s_krbrLpAKimVjcb2b6Wobpt7syYMN2IldL9YEW9xkC2upTEkctlni21WlCCoxRo7RHZNDxQXwbKWHMdIPZ4bORnvIyw-w7_SPwRLIOviTo56CNlQyYvkWkYlIZZciQ4MrYISQPZlDX5Ui5KD3WkoxTYVR4EApeoU/s4080/PandoraRenovationsMontgomeryMallBethesdaMaryland.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="3072" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzwMbzYg4aXZNCiL4ISx9s_krbrLpAKimVjcb2b6Wobpt7syYMN2IldL9YEW9xkC2upTEkctlni21WlCCoxRo7RHZNDxQXwbKWHMdIPZ4bORnvIyw-w7_SPwRLIOviTo56CNlQyYvkWkYlIZZciQ4MrYISQPZlDX5Ui5KD3WkoxTYVR4EApeoU/w301-h400/PandoraRenovationsMontgomeryMallBethesdaMaryland.jpg" width="301" /></a></b></div><b><br />Pandora</b> has opened a temporary store at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda, while its current location is remodeled. The jeweler is now down on Level 1, between T-Mobile and Windsor, in the Old Navy wing of the mall. Renovations of its permanent spot on Level 2 next to Banana Republic are expected to be completed before the end of spring. Pandora is also currently hiring additional staff.<p></p>Robert Dyerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01975969463714952623noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1128562743162979576.post-86009794489668737212024-03-05T11:46:00.003-05:002024-03-05T11:46:48.157-05:00J.Crew preps for move at Montgomery Mall in Bethesda<p><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfUGmOVdBELJkIZEV999aShdg_WszQlWAFqByCqGRPjz3tQPy4dcYDvkfHOIKeC4pGkkH3BK0rq0fVoj8xiR1e1Jn_oaTxCZydykKe2pznJMJ2suOQij9wjG_B_Fu8ATIqp8LoTxNcNQ48EuUDiOxEqEYCGT3JIPpzEMTcDiQ_cELuWWUB8nrI/s1080/jcrewmontgomerymallbethesdaopening.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="813" data-original-width="1080" height="301" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfUGmOVdBELJkIZEV999aShdg_WszQlWAFqByCqGRPjz3tQPy4dcYDvkfHOIKeC4pGkkH3BK0rq0fVoj8xiR1e1Jn_oaTxCZydykKe2pznJMJ2suOQij9wjG_B_Fu8ATIqp8LoTxNcNQ48EuUDiOxEqEYCGT3JIPpzEMTcDiQ_cELuWWUB8nrI/w400-h301/jcrewmontgomerymallbethesdaopening.jpeg" width="400" /></a></b></div><b><br />J.Crew</b> is making a short move at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda. The popular fashion brand will move across the hall to a new space between Intimissimi and Arhaus on Level 1. It appears to be smaller than the existing location. That's still a better deal than J.Crew's employees got at their Westfield San Francisco Centre location, which has permanently closed in recent weeks. At Montgomery Mall, J.Crew will open in the new space this summer, according to the signage posted across it.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkPDOzP4SAcmI0aXzqD4GSjpMBjogK_wZI8y2Wsn56k4nCxW4mBe3BcJ41uqR30EbHSLFIBUQ__y4Sp3SF_b2Z37wRNbvxWnjsHjWihcN11tJWyOomZFKziz0uyfpMorr6mjISGU0627J63YfPxn2yiaVS5DLL9H92PNWbA9t6QEfrFYvkUrz7/s1080/jcrewopeningbethesdamontgomerymall.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="813" data-original-width="1080" height="301" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkPDOzP4SAcmI0aXzqD4GSjpMBjogK_wZI8y2Wsn56k4nCxW4mBe3BcJ41uqR30EbHSLFIBUQ__y4Sp3SF_b2Z37wRNbvxWnjsHjWihcN11tJWyOomZFKziz0uyfpMorr6mjISGU0627J63YfPxn2yiaVS5DLL9H92PNWbA9t6QEfrFYvkUrz7/w400-h301/jcrewopeningbethesdamontgomerymall.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Robert Dyerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01975969463714952623noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1128562743162979576.post-22618082705126204082024-03-05T11:24:00.004-05:002024-03-05T11:24:59.886-05:00Trendy Man Italia opens at Montgomery Mall in Bethesda<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitlXCJcnRVmWR4fe0sqMFi2reWnoll6xWxjNXURfbAu16TpuhSGTKBgb6YwyUOGPEnGntfwMwTHs5wf1_eQt3cwoq4VXs0zjXJm1H41QS5OY0yRUfMRxe5tFjZD4eOamyFC-h7FyDN5Ke_1tyoKqcW6JygX9s00e5suivocDdjRIOUD7t-TnD0/s4080/TrendyManItaliaBethesdaMontgomeryMallMaryland.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="4080" height="301" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitlXCJcnRVmWR4fe0sqMFi2reWnoll6xWxjNXURfbAu16TpuhSGTKBgb6YwyUOGPEnGntfwMwTHs5wf1_eQt3cwoq4VXs0zjXJm1H41QS5OY0yRUfMRxe5tFjZD4eOamyFC-h7FyDN5Ke_1tyoKqcW6JygX9s00e5suivocDdjRIOUD7t-TnD0/w400-h301/TrendyManItaliaBethesdaMontgomeryMallMaryland.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Can we keep track of all of the new Italian boutiques opening at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda? It's becoming a challenge. <b>Trendy Man Italia</b> is the latest entry. Dress with <i>spezzatura</i> with the latest men's fashions and accessories from Italy. Trendy Man appears to have existing locations at numerous Maryland malls, including Mondawmin Mall and White Marsh Mall in Baltimore, Towson Town Center, St. Charles Towne Center in Waldorf, and The Mall in Columbia, as well as stores in Brooklyn, New York and Newark, Delaware. Look for its newest location in Bethesda right outside of Macy's Home Store on Level 2 of the mall.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzQS74pfkrLk7jYPWxZk4czmtvhnyOS8fCbJR8fEktU1Bim7ORpq8r3nVQY5D6ZNXPd6-HJwAhNMlMxfUkut2kaYlCe9lgUq1dRjcDR8HJc6jgbw7hDjIqK_fOnqipMAouRIs2viwkRFRkyMoCce290ZIq25Y-XrHbyqmgRq5nTswme3qJBd4G/s1080/trendyman1.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="813" data-original-width="1080" height="301" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzQS74pfkrLk7jYPWxZk4czmtvhnyOS8fCbJR8fEktU1Bim7ORpq8r3nVQY5D6ZNXPd6-HJwAhNMlMxfUkut2kaYlCe9lgUq1dRjcDR8HJc6jgbw7hDjIqK_fOnqipMAouRIs2viwkRFRkyMoCce290ZIq25Y-XrHbyqmgRq5nTswme3qJBd4G/w400-h301/trendyman1.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div>Robert Dyerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01975969463714952623noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1128562743162979576.post-17072095829588293782024-03-05T11:04:00.001-05:002024-03-05T11:04:16.010-05:00Donutchew bites promotion at Montgomery Mall in Bethesda<p><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg23TZmCqCEniUxUPSBzAYe68QSg1DB84KxasazjDShEz3lBa_aECfEQbDbHcGtJBEz_AmzkNeGew9QaO34rjZe04H_dm7SP3rsOw7rfFohnCapI2BenwppNrpR9J9pbFp59-Dlp5I-CR8rhAlnk3qf9VJKK3OFHQED81-HtCZOfyrGKv5gq4NR/s4080/donutchewmovingmontgomerymallbethesda.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="4080" height="301" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg23TZmCqCEniUxUPSBzAYe68QSg1DB84KxasazjDShEz3lBa_aECfEQbDbHcGtJBEz_AmzkNeGew9QaO34rjZe04H_dm7SP3rsOw7rfFohnCapI2BenwppNrpR9J9pbFp59-Dlp5I-CR8rhAlnk3qf9VJKK3OFHQED81-HtCZOfyrGKv5gq4NR/w400-h301/donutchewmovingmontgomerymallbethesda.jpg" width="400" /></a></b></div><b><br />Donutchew</b> has managed to survive for three months in a kiosk where multiple tenants have failed in the Dining Terrace food court at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda. As a result, it is getting promoted to a larger, legitimate food court space. "Coming soon" signage has been posted at the new corner location. The mochi donut chain has found similar success with its Rio Lakefront location in Gaithersburg.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2tqiqRLNIaKqfN3XJP2hR9FWBh7LxvaY3DKnYlEIpKafD3F6u9fZQweuQrKXgETOp18ndWPO1vK5DNB3yzOldrB_Ldn-uT2GdgC37qQ_sM8Q-ZkNzgj6MjR-BSDXGayr86eTAlYm27w10wfhp6PSNG1KxOaIvMRc2lUn27d6DO1XQ1o1EKPF3/s1080/donmove1.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="813" data-original-width="1080" height="301" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2tqiqRLNIaKqfN3XJP2hR9FWBh7LxvaY3DKnYlEIpKafD3F6u9fZQweuQrKXgETOp18ndWPO1vK5DNB3yzOldrB_Ldn-uT2GdgC37qQ_sM8Q-ZkNzgj6MjR-BSDXGayr86eTAlYm27w10wfhp6PSNG1KxOaIvMRc2lUn27d6DO1XQ1o1EKPF3/w400-h301/donmove1.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS_1mjxjkq76RpzZXS_zlc72yS1hKVt-_N82pM__zQm6LggoDcUYDaO2I8TXmw2CFhPu7zM6wVXOolfOij6IgrYvyJc2HGv88P6Bx9JquuS5Bry6m0ClBDnbBnz0XYUnGYKRYrgeSmux1URCy4VZl0cFYHfcBlDx9qDQCfSscjQ1w7GA8GEgAx/s4080/donmove2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="4080" height="301" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS_1mjxjkq76RpzZXS_zlc72yS1hKVt-_N82pM__zQm6LggoDcUYDaO2I8TXmw2CFhPu7zM6wVXOolfOij6IgrYvyJc2HGv88P6Bx9JquuS5Bry6m0ClBDnbBnz0XYUnGYKRYrgeSmux1URCy4VZl0cFYHfcBlDx9qDQCfSscjQ1w7GA8GEgAx/w400-h301/donmove2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Robert Dyerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01975969463714952623noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1128562743162979576.post-32927158357786158682024-03-05T10:29:00.002-05:002024-03-05T10:29:10.047-05:00Calzedonia opens at Montgomery Mall in Bethesda<p><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOqKLmDX8sk4Z6LRhsq59nDzMZ4kvtkvHyHHyDKKsmsf1SyoWaoaT_x8rElEFkDQxsXQyUIvMX5ht-S1rREyhNAPMnaz4JE1fQR0cjphyphenhyphencre7kLdW6_25ooxe1KirJ36aR4akx-I9nfLF7kamR903FYELAigja6iOHf2j4KMNNfKNd4CqN-WZz/s4080/calzedoniaopensmontgomerymallbethesda.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="4080" height="301" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOqKLmDX8sk4Z6LRhsq59nDzMZ4kvtkvHyHHyDKKsmsf1SyoWaoaT_x8rElEFkDQxsXQyUIvMX5ht-S1rREyhNAPMnaz4JE1fQR0cjphyphenhyphencre7kLdW6_25ooxe1KirJ36aR4akx-I9nfLF7kamR903FYELAigja6iOHf2j4KMNNfKNd4CqN-WZz/w400-h301/calzedoniaopensmontgomerymallbethesda.jpg" width="400" /></a></b></div><b><br />Calzedonia</b> has opened at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda. The Italian brand specializes in legwear, swimwear and socks. Calzedonia also owns Intimissimi, a lingerie brand that also has a boutique at the mall, so that established relationship and success may have played a role in the decision to double down on its investment here. Look for Calzedonia on Level 1, between Talbots and Sunglass Hut.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGIqZ0P92ALl237_qzjrOGecVBcb3ZJe3e2DgECQdvTfrhgzOhOSnEqkqMoSSgDJfSph-KnesBcqmzds6iMKEpQRoIM29r1U7plA7wvo8VJxvHGgQIxPeC6yVhDy7dEbIGrNgF0tgE-PT6-xVzJejj42ssK4sr24pxTqiNt2OwFSdr5uWxPsEC/s4080/Calzedoniawomensleggingsfashionbethesdamaryland.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="4080" height="301" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGIqZ0P92ALl237_qzjrOGecVBcb3ZJe3e2DgECQdvTfrhgzOhOSnEqkqMoSSgDJfSph-KnesBcqmzds6iMKEpQRoIM29r1U7plA7wvo8VJxvHGgQIxPeC6yVhDy7dEbIGrNgF0tgE-PT6-xVzJejj42ssK4sr24pxTqiNt2OwFSdr5uWxPsEC/w400-h301/Calzedoniawomensleggingsfashionbethesdamaryland.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Robert Dyerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01975969463714952623noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1128562743162979576.post-76693147881971352882024-03-04T15:24:00.001-05:002024-03-04T15:24:09.347-05:00Gaithersburg to rule on updated signage for Walnut Hill Shopping Center<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrw7WyVWNibx8Sbj9nXwJmb5jtFaZ1CkrA8D5fpLLiLVVKj8hxYQ9cSfyJHNhLyS8fZKTupywtSgkf5MUB0WKbYbv_XVpaQYNcd5GgPGZmr4tE32TCzQLo-_nk_LKROxKOrl_U8tbO5vmgEOKWG3k_qcND6svs6eVqZfrrFSc-DU4gUCRHdkcNE4dOo8oI/s881/WalnutHillEntrancesign.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="591" data-original-width="881" height="269" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrw7WyVWNibx8Sbj9nXwJmb5jtFaZ1CkrA8D5fpLLiLVVKj8hxYQ9cSfyJHNhLyS8fZKTupywtSgkf5MUB0WKbYbv_XVpaQYNcd5GgPGZmr4tE32TCzQLo-_nk_LKROxKOrl_U8tbO5vmgEOKWG3k_qcND6svs6eVqZfrrFSc-DU4gUCRHdkcNE4dOo8oI/w400-h269/WalnutHillEntrancesign.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />The venerable <b>Walnut Hill Shopping Center </b>sign is a landmark in itself for drivers traveling through Gaithersburg on MD 355. But like other design features at the center, it is now considered past its prime as the property's owners are amidst a major renovation to update it. There is one other problem - as Walnut Hill was annexed into the City of Gaithersburg to facilitate the addition of a Sheetz convenience store, it is now subject to that city's zoning codes. And those codes say that Walnut Hill's existing signage is not compliant.<p></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRYrppEdqxn2wzdkxPjktSLsJnl_e6Jb4fC4YJj8vfpolwd24lXTx1FPWaA9CoiriD05C65kXZVGEAdQSOq0I2eAsiLW0KVWNqnRRsVk4eoduHr37fyWXH1tRD7BqbkWaxRHj2noDBbSLgiYWsbbbP026rUDhx8kzIXm_TwSpr3k-0r84ZQ-RMdSnZDIG9/s1163/WalnutHillSignageLocations.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="665" data-original-width="1163" height="229" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRYrppEdqxn2wzdkxPjktSLsJnl_e6Jb4fC4YJj8vfpolwd24lXTx1FPWaA9CoiriD05C65kXZVGEAdQSOq0I2eAsiLW0KVWNqnRRsVk4eoduHr37fyWXH1tRD7BqbkWaxRHj2noDBbSLgiYWsbbbP026rUDhx8kzIXm_TwSpr3k-0r84ZQ-RMdSnZDIG9/w400-h229/WalnutHillSignageLocations.png" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Proposed locations of new<br />monument signs (in red) and<br />freestanding tenant signage (green)</i></b></td></tr></tbody></table><br />The Gaithersburg Planning Commission will attempt to resolve all of these issues by reviewing, and potentially voting to approve a comprehensive sign package submitted by Walnut Hill at its March 6, 2024 meeting. Walnut Hill's proposed signage is still not in compliance with city code, but Planning staff are still recommending approval of the package. They note that the new signs will be in the same locations, will assist in safer wayfinding for drivers and pedestrians, and will not be visually obstructive. <p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDWEr7AO18iczh4Ae0eosBWbLZhwgXa7EWEewKl9Ypms0FxAwmqJPBbZV8r1vrZP0STyBPpOSyplvefMDJ2huXdR3lGBfS6Xmz9ZpVIc45lXix8XyuXTEqtqs4xEe6ioUTusWgvrNY2B0c5VS2Gv8Nh01n3ngqFxSzZJ_8Fjg_dvtQGwt50jzduQYWaqyr/s1598/WalnutHillSignExplainer.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="889" data-original-width="1598" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDWEr7AO18iczh4Ae0eosBWbLZhwgXa7EWEewKl9Ypms0FxAwmqJPBbZV8r1vrZP0STyBPpOSyplvefMDJ2huXdR3lGBfS6Xmz9ZpVIc45lXix8XyuXTEqtqs4xEe6ioUTusWgvrNY2B0c5VS2Gv8Nh01n3ngqFxSzZJ_8Fjg_dvtQGwt50jzduQYWaqyr/w400-h223/WalnutHillSignExplainer.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />One condition placed on the release of final sign permits from the City is the removal of two Montgomery County stormwater easements at the property. Some of the current and new signs are located within those easements. The City says it is currently working with Montgomery County to have those easements terminated.<p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG_cOtytpIV0MTYcwPQaGY_qSoOL9z-VSLiKl0AaXVxQV982Op1IjP4RkvOhF8pkZ2M2ZVMjKHwAclTHGgol6Ulx-lHzeMYaO_FYMg1PB74vJZuq0BaVOJBMdsguJRMhGBvuSpxztZx3U5xdC19-qz7b8uCZ5OoZ-xaYoU2FHdf3bleoasH8evJosQ4QG1/s997/WalnutHillGaithersburgSignAldiSheetz.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="582" data-original-width="997" height="234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG_cOtytpIV0MTYcwPQaGY_qSoOL9z-VSLiKl0AaXVxQV982Op1IjP4RkvOhF8pkZ2M2ZVMjKHwAclTHGgol6Ulx-lHzeMYaO_FYMg1PB74vJZuq0BaVOJBMdsguJRMhGBvuSpxztZx3U5xdC19-qz7b8uCZ5OoZ-xaYoU2FHdf3bleoasH8evJosQ4QG1/w400-h234/WalnutHillGaithersburgSignAldiSheetz.png" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Corner monument sign - note the<br />Sheetz gas station canopy visible in <br />the background</i></b></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpf3-a0yYKH540L8RMb55-tK0KogX88030axospbvrQuwhGzO_E8U2zT4tbUZPKVRG_xbxS2DvrY6XDawcKZD-q1nJ81dB2gcXNz6-2gAZDHMI-MRs17XtdAm4PUZriaNFiUNXZzYfJ4CLLyKpDhxTLCck19biYysVi_nO5UB_rfRR5Ul958U2meRGOqGT/s1104/WalnutHillInternalTenantSigns.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="792" data-original-width="1104" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpf3-a0yYKH540L8RMb55-tK0KogX88030axospbvrQuwhGzO_E8U2zT4tbUZPKVRG_xbxS2DvrY6XDawcKZD-q1nJ81dB2gcXNz6-2gAZDHMI-MRs17XtdAm4PUZriaNFiUNXZzYfJ4CLLyKpDhxTLCck19biYysVi_nO5UB_rfRR5Ul958U2meRGOqGT/w400-h288/WalnutHillInternalTenantSigns.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Robert Dyerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01975969463714952623noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1128562743162979576.post-26215094082961223022024-03-04T06:00:00.001-05:002024-03-04T06:00:00.128-05:00Police respond after assault at Rockville grocery store<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisvq73EolOfKNTDrFP4rUy_Rf0IYP-FGs3RT9gjeq45GjoWceSW2lBHtP-w8W1oAzYU-DUpky5gyFEUGFw863Z03MUvfv3fGKs0oaRQn7htrOqY5mB2X8AXKup9G_v187BLQve8VP_a55FtWT8fEHAF0gpjqNyzI-yaY0U-IsBxcJ5vmSow1ddW1xMDfs/s799/PoliceVest.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="625" data-original-width="799" height="313" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisvq73EolOfKNTDrFP4rUy_Rf0IYP-FGs3RT9gjeq45GjoWceSW2lBHtP-w8W1oAzYU-DUpky5gyFEUGFw863Z03MUvfv3fGKs0oaRQn7htrOqY5mB2X8AXKup9G_v187BLQve8VP_a55FtWT8fEHAF0gpjqNyzI-yaY0U-IsBxcJ5vmSow1ddW1xMDfs/w400-h313/PoliceVest.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />Montgomery County police were called to a grocery store in Rockville Saturday afternoon, March 2, 2024, after someone reported having been the victim of a 2nd-degree assault there. The assault was reported at a supermarket in the 12000 block of Rockville Pike at 4:34 PM Saturday. There is a Giant grocery store on that block of Rockville Pike.<p></p>Robert Dyerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01975969463714952623noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1128562743162979576.post-84828003527885087372024-03-03T11:22:00.003-05:002024-03-03T11:22:45.867-05:00Assault at Montgomery Mall in Bethesda<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTrFIL1B420D6-bMPPk5v_JiqOuWhmTZ5Y_xHWYXZlKiliTKcTy31ajQ2fuwPPb_-FcYLSsNIW_KyUeqU-3q9Cd8z3rBNYLzbsgzb-V4ew5znIMh0GeVxZV047kGd3nIh6JXg-FSuCXPoPHLa78yuE5nbf747F-Uz8o5nWckJGSawAAVY6Hl9X/s1280/AssaultMontgomeryMallBethesdacrime.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTrFIL1B420D6-bMPPk5v_JiqOuWhmTZ5Y_xHWYXZlKiliTKcTy31ajQ2fuwPPb_-FcYLSsNIW_KyUeqU-3q9Cd8z3rBNYLzbsgzb-V4ew5znIMh0GeVxZV047kGd3nIh6JXg-FSuCXPoPHLa78yuE5nbf747F-Uz8o5nWckJGSawAAVY6Hl9X/w300-h400/AssaultMontgomeryMallBethesdacrime.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br />Montgomery County police responded to a report of an assault at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda late Friday morning, March 1, 2024. The assault was reported at the mall at 11:20 AM. At least one person was also accused of shoplifting in the incident. This is the second assault reported at the mall in 2024; <a href="https://robertdyer.blogspot.com/2024/02/assault-at-montgomery-mall-in-bethesda.html" target="_blank">the first in February</a> also involved shoplifting from a business inside the mall. Another accused mall shoplifter allegedly was <a href="https://robertdyer.blogspot.com/2024/02/drug-bust-at-montgomery-mall-in-bethesda.html" target="_blank">in possession of a synthetic narcotic</a> a week before Friday's assault.<p></p>Robert Dyerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01975969463714952623noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1128562743162979576.post-29918768651261691662024-03-02T08:00:00.008-05:002024-03-02T08:00:00.133-05:0011 Maryland sheriffs endorse MDGOP crime agenda<p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip53NPpG_VcX62w7Xae_sPZ86d9UyaU5annAhUpGArcNZiRd4WdSANvAkBxCEFzcQe91FfXPyN_BGPMMfYymue4UODH1ycs9DwiNPF9tysmylDHPiwcCBIGsrYrX7aWV9qkqKK5-thEFsWT5nlQF8iPvAHWvN584nlA9JIsqN1OsbFyI5uOl_JeolWuYY/s300/MarylandSheriffsEndorseGOPCrimeAgenda.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="240" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip53NPpG_VcX62w7Xae_sPZ86d9UyaU5annAhUpGArcNZiRd4WdSANvAkBxCEFzcQe91FfXPyN_BGPMMfYymue4UODH1ycs9DwiNPF9tysmylDHPiwcCBIGsrYrX7aWV9qkqKK5-thEFsWT5nlQF8iPvAHWvN584nlA9JIsqN1OsbFyI5uOl_JeolWuYY/w320-h400/MarylandSheriffsEndorseGOPCrimeAgenda.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Harford County, Maryland<br />Sheriff Jeff Gahler</i></b></td></tr></tbody></table><br />Sheriffs from 11 counties across Maryland have endorsed an anti-crime agenda proposed by the Joint Republican Caucus in the Maryland General Assembly, and are calling on Democrats in Annapolis to back the five-point plan. The agenda would increase penalties for violent criminals and extend their prison sentences, deny bail for repeat offenders, make the theft of a firearm a felony, reverse the ban on traffic stop searches when officers smell marijuana in the vehicle, and "correct recent misguided laws" to restore accountability for juvenile offenders who commit serious crimes. Passage of the plan was endorsed yesterday by the elected sheriffs of Allegheny County, Caroline County, Carroll County, Cecil County, Frederick County, Harford County, Queen Anne's County, Talbot County, Washington County, Wicomico County and Worcester County.<p></p><p>"Maryland is in a crime crisis," Maryland Republican Party Chair Nicole Beus Harris said in a statement. "While Governor Wes Moore and the rest of the Democrat Leadership deny this fact, pass laws that make the problem worse, or propose modest changes that won’t make a difference, the Republican lawmakers in Annapolis have a comprehensive plan to make Maryland safer. No one understands this crime crisis or the need for statutory changes better than our state’s law enforcement, and that is reflected in the support these top Sheriffs have given to the GOP Public Safety Agenda."</p><p>"Whether misinformed or willfully ignorant to the consequences legislated over the last few years, law-abiding citizens, the overwhelming majority of Marylanders, do not support the cruelty they have had to endure due to our elected officials granting clemency to the guilty," Harford County Sheriff Jeff Gahler said Friday. "Their political correctness does not make us safer; it only generates intolerance and hatred. Those legislators seeking to delegitimize the rule of law, and tear down law enforcement, have recklessly and deliberately caused avoidable harm to all Maryland citizens. Now is the time to shield and protect our communities from the very few among us who seek to cause us harm."</p><p><br /></p>Robert Dyerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01975969463714952623noreply@blogger.com14