VisArts seeking rent relief from City of Rockville

 

VisArts, a visual arts 501(c)(3) non-profit, is seeking rent abatement from the City of Rockville. In a letter to the Mayor & Council on November 24, VisArts Executive Director Alice Nappy asked for rent forgiveness for the period of January 1 through June 30, 2021. Nappy wrote that the organization's revenue has plummeted, due to the inability to hold its normal classes and the local ban on large gatherings. In the latter case, VisArts has been unable to stage large events that would ordinarily bring in at least $350,000 a year alone.

Nappy wrote that VisArts has applied for all relief programs available, and has cut every possible cost. City staff are recommending approval of the rent relief. The Mayor and Council will take up the request at its virtual meeting tonight at 6:00 PM.

Armed robbery in Rockville

City of Rockville police responded to a report of an armed robbery Wednesday night. The robbery was reported at an apartment building in the 1000 block of Rockville Pike around 9:40 PM. According to crime data, the weapon used was not a firearm.

Potbelly trolls Panera Bread in Rockville Town Center

Panera Bread remains closed in the ground floor of the Upton/Cambria Suites building in Rockville Town Center. Neighboring sandwich shop Potbelly is having a little fun at its rival's expense, trolling for potential customers for its 199 E. Montgomery Avenue location a block away at Regal Row.

Directly under the "temporarily closed" message from Panera, Potbelly has taped its own message to sandwich seekers. "But Potbelly is just up the hill...mmmm....Mmmmm....MMMMMM....DELICIOUS!!"

Indecent exposure at Rockville laundromat

City of Rockville police responded to a report of indecent exposure at a Rockville laundromat yesterday afternoon. The incident occurred at a laundromat in the 2200 block of Veirs Mill Road around 5:00 PM, according to crime data.

Rockville construction update: Ansel Apartments (Photos)

Here's a look at the progress of the Ansel Apartments in Rockville Town Center. This is between E. Middle Lane and "Regal Row," on the former public parking lot site outside the Regal Cinemas. Duball, LLC is the developer, and Bozzuto will be the property manager. Delivery of Ansel is anticipated in the fall of 2021.

Assault at Rockville nursing home

Montgomery County police responded to a report of an assault at a Rockville nursing home yesterday afternoon. The second-degree assault was reported at a nursing home in the 9700 block of Medical Center Drive around 1:51 PM Sunday.

Assault at Rockville bus stop

City of Rockville police responded to a report of an aggravated assault at a bus stop yesterday afternoon. The victim reported being assaulted at a bus stop on Taft Street around 2:41 PM.