NIGHTSWATCH: ROCKVILLE CRIME UPDATE

Here's a roundup of crimes reported across Rockville on July 11, according to crime data:

Theft. 800 block Rockville Pike.

Drug arrest. Falls Road Park vicinity.

Theft. 300 block Crabb Avenue.

Drug arrest. Unit block of N. Washington Street.

Theft from vehicle. 800 block College Parkway.

Theft. 400 block Redland Boulevard.

Theft. Safeway, 403 Redland Boulevard.

Vehicle burglary. 15900 block Frederick Road.

2 PROPOSED HOME DEMOLITIONS ON AGENDA FOR ROCKVILLE HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION

Two small, single-family homes will be considered for demolition at the July 17 meeting of the Rockville Historic District Commission. One is at 209 Elizabeth Avenue in Lincoln Park, and the other is in the West End, at 112 North Street.

Also on the agenda, are approval for tax credit applications for two historic properties.

The meeting will be in the Mayor and Council chambers at City Hall, and will begin at 7:30 PM.

ROCKVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION GRANTS DEFERRAL FOR CONGRESSIONAL PLAZA APTS. PROPOSAL

Developer Federal Realty requested a deferral for its Crest II apartments site plan, after the matter was discussed by the Rockville Planning Commission last night. Commissioner David Hill moved to allow the deferral to the commission's first August meeting; the motion was seconded by Commissioner Jack Leiderman, and approved 6-0 by the commission.

The plan was originally scheduled to be presented for approval at last night's meeting.

NEW CONGRESSIONAL PLAZA APARTMENTS ON ROCKVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA TONIGHT

A Federal Realty proposal to construct an apartment building at E. Jefferson Street and Halpine Road, by Congressional Plaza, is the main item on the agenda at tonight's meeting of the Rockville Planning Commission. The meeting will begin at 7:00 PM in the Mayor and Council chambers at City Hall, and will be broadcast live on Comcast Channel 11.

The 5-story, stick-built project will hold 49 apartments, and an at-grade parking facility for 26 vehicles. Overflow parking is planned to be accommodated on the existing surface lot adjacent to the building.

Because the development does not meet or exceed 50% of the site's development, the project is exempt from updated stormwater, forestry, art and public space requirements. Federal Realty also proposes to correct a flawed loading dock ingress on Halpine Road during the project, making it easier for tractor-trailers to maneuver when making deliveries.

Any children in the development enrolled in Montgomery County Public Schools will attend Farmland Elementary School, Tilden Middle School, and Walter Johnson High School.

It appears the project will be called Crest II, a nod to The Crest, an existing residential building at Congressional Plaza.

BAINBRIDGE SHADY GROVE APARTMENTS CONSTRUCTION UPDATE (PHOTOS)

Work continues on the Bainbridge Shady Grove apartments, currently scheduled to open in 2015 in Rockville. Located on MD 355 near King Farm Boulevard, the Bainbridge Shady Grove will feature a cardio and fitness theater, a game room, "South Beach-style" pool with tanning deck and cabanas, and a cyber cafe.

HOSTESS BLUE RASPERRY CREME TWINKIES REVIEW (VIDEO)

Hostess has created 3 new Twinkies flavors for Summer 2014: Blue Raspberry Creme, Strawberry Creme, and Chocolate Creme. I like almost any food or drink in the color blue, so I decided to try the Blue Raspberry variety first.

How do they taste? How do they compare to the "new" classic Twinkie? Watch my review to find out! Plus, we get the latest on our expert's suddenly-burgeoning Hollywood career, which has taken another strange turn.

ROCKVILLE ROY ROGERS DELAYED UNTIL FALL

Another disappointment for Roy Rogers fans in Rockville - the return of Roy's to Rockville Pike has been postponed again. A spokesperson said Thursday that permitting issues are holding up the new restaurant. The future Roy Rogers will be on the former Century Ford dealership site, across from Marlo Furniture on the Pike. It is now scheduled to open sometime in September or October.