Convicted January 6 attendee to host event at Montgomery County Executive Building in Rockville

Conservative influencer Brandon Straka, founder of the #WalkAway campaign that encourages voters to abandon the Democratic Party, will hold an event discussing what happened at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021 at the Montgomery County Executive Office Building in Rockville on September 11, 2022. Straka himself attended the January 6 rally supporting President Donald Trump, but later pled guilty to a misdemeanor charge, for verbally egging-on rioters during the siege of the Capitol that followed. 

Straka says he will screen "never-seen-before footage" of the riot he claims has been withheld from the public by authorities, host a panel discussion about the events of January 6, and speak about his own experiences on and after that day. Then the floor will be opened to questions from the audience. The event will begin at 6:45 PM on September 11, and is scheduled to end at 10:00 PM.

Attendees will be charged $15-35, and tickets are now being sold online. On the event page, Straka promises "light refreshments (and hopefully lighter hearts at the end)." Straka himself is described on the page as "America's favorite Super Patriot." The event is sure to be controversial, not least because it is being held in the headquarters of Montgomery County's government at 101 Monroe Street, in a county where all elected officials are Democrats.

Maryland governor candidate Dan Cox visits Montgomery County Fair

Dan Cox, the Republican nominee for governor of Maryland, stopped by the Montgomery County Agricultural Fair in Gaithersburg. The candidate met and spoke with voters, toured the exhibits and attractions, and visited the Montgomery County Republican Party tent. One stop of particular interest to the gubernatorial hopeful was the 4-H Sheep & Swine Club booth, where he participated in the 4-H raffle. Cox was a Champion sheep (Shropshire) showman and shepherd in Maryland 4-H from 1986-1991. 

Photo via Dan Cox for Governor

Thieves return to Rockville street, take car this time

A day after items including a credit card were stolen out of a parked car on a residential street in the Lynfield neighborhood of Rockville, one or more thieves struck the same block again, this time simply taking a whole car. The vehicle was parked in the 600 block of W. Lynfield Drive. It was reported stolen at 7:43 AM yesterday, August 17, 2022. Rockville City police are investigating.

The B12 Store "coming soon" at Montgomery Mall in Bethesda

 

"Coming soon" signage has appeared at the future location of The B12 Store at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda. A variation on the new fad of IV bars, at The B12 Store you can buy or be injected with a variety of vitamins and minerals. All doctors, nurses and other staff are licensed and certified to administer the injections, the chain advises. 

The B12 Store is rapidly expanding at malls across the continental U.S., as well as in Puerto Rico. Here at Montgomery Mall, look for The B12 Store on Level 1, next to Haagen Dazs.

Car stolen from Rockville apartment complex

Montgomery County police responded to a report of a stolen vehicle at a Rockville apartment complex Monday afternoon, August 15, 2022. The vehicle was parked in the residential parking lot in the 10100 block of Reprise Drive, and was reported stolen at 12:00 PM Monday. That is a development right on the border with Gaithersburg, just south of Downtown Crown.

Credit card stolen from vehicle in Rockville

Montgomery County police are investigating the theft of property, including at least one credit card, from a vehicle parked on the street in the Lynfield neighborhood of Rockville yesterday. The theft was reported in the 600 block of W. Lynfield Drive at 8:47 AM Tuesday. Someone later attempted to use the stolen credit card at a business.

Jolly Yolly Kids "coming soon" to Montgomery Mall in Bethesda

Jolly Yolly Kids will soon open a location at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda, according to "coming soon" signage posted across their future storefront. An indoor gym, playground and learning center for children, Jolly Yolly can also host birthday parties. Look for Jolly Yolly on Level 1 next to The Cheesecake Factory, in the Old Navy wing of the mall.