Rockville Volunteer Fire Department welcomes new fire engine

The Rockville Volunteer Fire Department at 380 Hungerford Drive has acquired a new fire engine. A 2022 Seagrave truck costing nearly $1 million, the new vehicle was paid for with grant funds and generous donations from the community. It will be officially put into service at a ceremony open to the public at the firehouse on February 4, 2023 at 10:00 AM. 

The new firetruck will be dedicated in memory of past Fire Chief Scott Emmons. Other former RVFD vehicles now in private ownership will also be on display at the February 4 ceremony. 

Photo courtesy RVFD

Car stolen from apartment complex in Rockville

Rockville City police responded to report of a stolen vehicle at an apartment complex yesterday morning. The vehicle was reported stolen from a residential parking lot in the 200 block of Congressional Lane. It is believed the vehicle was taken sometime between 1:59 PM on Thursday and 9:00 AM Friday.

Water main break in Derwood

Rising temperatures after the Christmas weekend deep freeze have led to a water main break at this hour in Derwood. The break is right off Redland Road on Grande Vista Drive. WSSC estimates a restoration time of 4-6 hours for the affected customers in that area.

Robbery in Rockville parking lot

Rockville City police are investigating a robbery that occurred in a parking lot on Wednesday morning, December 28, 2022. The robbery was reported in a commercial parking lot in the 1900 block of Veirs Mill Road at 10:35 AM. That's the commercial area in Twinbrook.

Armed carjacking in Derwood area of Rockville

Montgomery County police responded to a report of an armed carjacking at a gas station in Derwood early Wednesday morning, December 28, 2022. The carjacking was reported at a gas station in the 15800 block of Frederick Road at 1:19 AM. 

Papaya opens at Montgomery Mall in Bethesda

Papaya has opened at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda. The women's boutique chain specializes in fashions for the teenage or petite customer. Prices are kept low by eliminating the middleman; all apparel and accessories are shipped straight to Papaya from the manufacturers themselves. The company has 79 locations nationwide. Look for Papaya on Level 2, next to AT&T.

Adonni's Desserts opens at Montgomery Mall in Bethesda

Adonni's Desserts has opened in the Dining Terrace food court at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda. It serves treats usually found at fairs or carnivals, such as fried Oreos and funnel cake fries. Other desserts include warm cookies, sweet potato pie, warm brownies, cake, bread pudding, banana pudding, warm muffins and cookie cups. Come in from the cold for a hot apple cider or hot chocolate at Adonni's Desserts, which is across from 7-Eleven at the food court.