Ebere, Wild Custom Apparel opening soon at Montgomery Mall in Bethesda

Two new tenants have signed leases at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda, and already have their permanent signage installed. Ebere by Alpha is an apparel store with custom designs for men, women and kids. It has an existing kiosk at The Mall at Prince George's, but here it will have its own space on Level 2, next to BeautyBOSS. 

Speaking of apparel, Wild Custom Apparel is also coming soon. There's a custom-printed apparel business by that name at St. Charles Towne Center mall in Waldorf, but it has a different logo. I guess the name is pretty self-explanatory. When it opens, look for Wild Custom Apparel on Level 1, next to Journeys.

Arhaus, Jolly Yolly, Melashops & The Kashmir Collection open at Montgomery Mall in Bethesda

Four new businesses have opened at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda. Arhaus, an heirloom-quality furnishings store has made its debut on Level 1. But wait, there's more. Melashops has also opened on Level 1, having moved out of Lakeforest Mall before the mall permanently closed Friday evening. Jolly Yolly Kids has opened on Level 1 next to The Cheesecake Factory. Finally, The Kashmir Collection has opened next to Psycho Bunny, and across from Lilly Pulitzer.

High wind warning issued for Rockville, most of Maryland, Virginia, Washington, D.C.

The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for Rockville and other portions of central, north central, northeast, northern and southern Maryland, the District of Columbia and northern and northwest Virginia. It will be in effect from 12:00 PM today, April 1, 2023 until 12:00 AM tomorrow, April 2. Winds are expected to be between 25 and 35 MPH during that period, with wind gusts up to 60 MPH expected.

Power outages and other damage from falling limbs and trees are expected. Take time now to ensure your phone is charged, your flashlight has fresh batteries, and you have a battery powered radio. The NWS recommends staying indoors, avoiding forested areas, staying away from windows, and remaining on the lower levels of your home if possible.

It's going to be "wild and woolly" out there, as the weatherman on the telephone used to say. Expect possible showers and thunderstorms, and even the chance of an isolated tornado this afternoon. The high temperature will be 76 degrees. 

Botanero offering Passover meals to go in Rockville

Botanero at 800 Pleasant Drive in the King Farm Village Center in Rockville is offering a Passover Meal for Two for pickup on April 5 and 6 at the restaurant. The meal includes wine-braised brisket, chicken matzo ball soup, purple cabbage salad with cabernet vinaigrette, stuffed chicken breast with apricot glaze, carrot and sweet potato tzimmes, and flourless chocolate cake for dessert. It will serve 2 or 3 people, and provide some leftovers as well. You can order more than 1 for a bigger group.

The cost is $85.00 per 2-person meal. Orders must be placed by Monday, April 3, 2023. You can place your order online, and also include additional a la carte items from the Botanero menu for an extra cost, if you wish. 

Nighttime noise ahead tonight in Rockville

Contractors for developer EYA will be working overnight on Fortune Terrace in Rockville tonight, March 30, 2023 through tomorrow morning, March 31. Delmarva Site Development will be performing water line and storm drain work between 9:00 PM tonight and 4:00 AM tomorrow morning. The firm has received a noise waiver from the Montgomery County Department of the Environment. It is scheduling the work for night hours to reduce the impact of water service disruptions to nearby customers.

A City of Rockville inspector will be on-site to monitor the work and hours of operation. The work is related to the EYA Potomac Woods development project at 11511 Fortune Terrace.

Car stolen in Fallsgrove area of Rockville

Montgomery County police are investigating the theft of a vehicle in the Fallsgrove area of Rockville. The vehicle was taken from a residential parking lot in the 700 block of Fallsgrove Drive. It is believed the vehicle was stolen sometime between 8:00 PM Monday night, March 27, 2023, and 6:30 AM Tuesday morning, March 28.

Strong-arm robbery in Rockville

Rockville City police responded to a report of a strong-arm robbery north of Rockville Town Center Monday evening, March 27, 2023. The robbery was reported along the street in the 700 block of Hungerford Drive (MD 355) at 7:46 PM. That's near the Giant and post office.