Popeyes reopens at Montgomery Mall in Bethesda, Stuart Weitzman closes early (Photos)

Popeyes has reopened in the Dining Terrace food court at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda. The Louisiana-themed restaurant had temporarily closed without explanation. A reader mentioned that a shortage of staff was the reason, an issue certainly affecting many hospitality busineses these days. But last night they were open again, and drawing many customers. I would say this is the perfect weather for hot fried chicken, but then again, when is it not the right time for a stop at Popeyes or KFC?

While Popeyes was open, Stuart Weitzman was oddly closed before its normal closing time Saturday night. There was no note posted about why.

Strong-arm robbery in Rockville

Montgomery County police responded to a report of a strong-arm robbery in a parking lot in Rockville yesterday afternoon, December 9, 2022. The robbery was reported in a parking lot in the 12300 block of Parklawn Drive at 4:00 PM Friday.

Rockville restaurant for sale

Live Crawfish & Seafood at 765-F Rockville Pike at the Ritchie Center is being marketed for sale. The restaurant remains open for business. A liquor license and food inventory is being included in the sale offer. The asking price for the business is $289,000, according to the listing. Live Crawfish & Seafood has been open since 2017 in Rockville.

Squishable opens at Montgomery Mall in Bethesda

Squishable has opened at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda, just in time for late holiday toy shoppers. The store is expected to be here for the holiday season. Squishable sells a wide variety of stuffed toys, including disguised and mystery variations. Look for Squishable on Level 1, next to Bath & Body Works.

Victim robbed on street in Rockville

Rockville City police responded to a report of a robbery Tuesday night, December 6, 2022. The robbery was reported in the 400 block of Blandford Street at 11:05 PM. A weapon other than a firearm was employed by the suspect(s).

Popeyes "temporarily closed" at Montgomery Mall in Bethesda

Readers have been asking what is going on with the Popeyes in the Dining Terrace food court at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda. Their stall has been closed during normal operating hours for at least a week. According to the restaurant locator page on the Popeyes website, this location is "temporarily closed," with no reason given for the closure. Last evening, during Popeyes' operating hours, they were closed again. However, nothing had been removed inside their space, and the menu boards were still operating.

Rockville Zenimax quality-assurance employees to consider unionizing

Quality assurance employees at Zenimax in Rockville plan to vote on a proposal to unionize via the Campaign to Organise Digital Employees, from the Communications Workers of America, in the coming weeks. They would join with QA colleagues from Zenimax offices in Hunt Valley and Texas. Parent company Microsoft has stated it will not stand in the way of workers who wish to join a union.  Zenimax owns publisher Bethesda Softworks and Bethesda Game Studios, as well as id Software, Arkane Studios, MachineGames, Tango Gameworks, and ZeniMax Online Studios. Some of its best-known titles include Fallout, The Elder Scrolls, and the forthcoming Starfield.