NEW 7-ELEVEN OPENS IN ROCKVILLE (PHOTOS)

Rockville now officially has another 7-Eleven store, this one opening at 1701 Rockville Pike next to the EVEN Hotel, across from the Hilton. You may notice it is pretty large as 7-Elevens go, with room to expand in the future, and tables to sit at inside.

PETER CHANG INSTALLS SIGN AT ROCKVILLE TOWN SQUARE (PHOTOS)

The permanent sign is up and lit at the future Peter Chang's China Bistro in Rockville Town Square.

SAZON INKA OPENS IN ROCKVILLE - SAZON INKA MENU (PHOTOS)

Sazon Inka, a new restaurant serving Peruvian-style chicken and grilled specialties, has opened in the Courthouse Center at 6 N. Washington Street in Rockville. Here are pictures of the Sazon Inka menu (click on photos to enlarge for greater detail):

HAIR DESIGN ZONE TO TAKE OVER HAIR CUTTERY SPACE AT ROCKVILLE TOWN SQUARE

Hair will remain the theme in the former Hair Cuttery space at Rockville Town Square. The haircut chain's vacant spot will be filled by Hair Design Zone. Nothing is known about HDZ at this time (such as, is it a notch upscale or downscale from Hair Cuttery?), but it appears to not be a national chain.

ROCKVILLE CONSTRUCTION UPDATE: LA MADELEINE AT PIKE & ROSE (PHOTOS)

The architecture of the future La Madeleine at Pike & Rose is taking on the distinctive design of the French cafe chain's other locations. It should definitely be fireplace weather when it opens this winter.

HOUSE FIRE IN TWINBROOK FOREST

A house fire in the unit block of Marcia Court early this morning around 1:35 AM was extinguished by Montgomery County Fire and Rescue services. The fire was in the recreation room of the house, according to MCFRS spokesperson Pete Piringer. All residents managed to escape, but one was evaluated for injuries by EMS personnel. The street is located near the natural boundary of Rock Creek Park in Twinbrook Forest.

GIANT BAKING UTENSILS DESCEND ON PIKE & ROSE! (PHOTOS)

In a scene reminiscent of Hardware Wars, giant baking utensils have landed at Pike & Rose, and attached themselves to the side of the PerSei apartments. Actually, these are just the latest design additions to the building's facade that recall a legendary area baking equipment company.