Colony Grill sets opening date at Cabin John Village in Potomac

Maryland will be getting its first taste of Colony Grill's famous "Hot Oil" pizza this coming week. The pizzeria's newest location will be opening this Monday, June 19, 2023 at 11:30 AM, at 11325 Seven Locks Road at Cabin John Village in Potomac. With a 4800-square-foot dining space, the pizza parlor will seat about 175 customers at tables, the bar and on the outdoor patio. Like all Colony Grills, this location will feature a Wall of Heroes. Cabin John Village patrons are encouraged to submit 8 by 10-inch photos of friends, family members or themselves, in their military branch uniform, to be added to the wall.

Colony Grill has been named one of the “56 Greatest Old-School Pizzerias in America” by The Daily Meal and is a regular on TripAdvisor's “Top 101 Pizzas in America” list. You can add whichever toppings you wish to your pizza, but a standard Colony Grill "bar pie" with its pepper-infused hot oil atop a thin crust and thin layer of cheese is your best introduction to this new pizza adventure.

“We are thrilled to be open in Maryland,” Colony Grill Chief Operating Officer Ken Martin, said in a statement. “The Potomac area in general and the Cabin John Village development specifically are buzzing with activity and people from all walks of life. We are excited for guests to try our unique pizza and look forward to working hard to be a valued member of the community.” 

Colony Grill now hiring in Potomac

Colony Grill is taking another step toward opening its first Maryland pizzeria at 11325 Seven Locks Road at Cabin John Village in Potomac. The pizza parlor is now hiring staff for all positions. A QR code has been posted inside the window of the business, but your phone may be able to recognize from one of these photos if you are lucky. 

The furniture that was in plastic wrap at the beginning of June is now unwrapped, and in place. Should you be excited to hear an opening date? Remember, Davey Pageviews gave Colony Grill's hot oil pizza an 8.4!!! Everybody knows the rules!

Ulta Beauty thieves pursued by police in Rockville

Four thieves stole items from Ulta Beauty at 1631 Rockville Pike at Congressional Plaza yesterday, June 15, 2023. Around 4:30 PM, the suspects fled the store in a vehicle. Rockville City police pursued the vehicle into the area of Rollins Park. When the suspects attempted to bail out of the getaway car, officers took two into custody, and the other two remain at large. RCPD announced that the two suspects who were captured will face unspecified charges.

Indecent exposure in Rockville

Rockville City police responded to an indecent exposure incident in the Rockville Town Center area early Wednesday morning, June 14, 2023. The incident was reported in the 200 block of N. Washington Street at 12:40 AM. That block is directly behind Rockville Town Square between Beall Avenue and E. Middle Lane.

Passport extension now available at Guatemalan Consulate in Rockville

Guatemala's Ministry of Foreign Affairs is making a new passport extension service available to Guatemalans living abroad. In the United States the service will at first only be available at the Guatemalan Consulates here in Rockville, Maryland and Lake Worth, Florida, in-person by making an appointment. Using the new service, the validity of a passport can be extended by 18 months for free. Validity of a passport can be extended for three years for a fee of $25. 

Guatemalan adults and minors can receive the extension by appearing in person at the consulate. Your passport must be expired or about to expire, and have enough blank pages remaining to cover the travel period expected. You must bring a current DPI or birth certificate. 

To receive answers to any questions you have about the new passport extension service, call the Rockville Guatemalan Consulate directly at (240) 485-5050. The consulate is located at 979 Rollins Ave in Rockville.

Photo courtesy Consulado General de Guatemala en Maryland

GameStop reduces hours at Montgomery Mall in Bethesda

The GameStop store at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda has temporarily reduced its hours of operation. For the near future, it will be open from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM Monday through Thursday, 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM on Fridays and Saturdays, and 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM on Sundays. The video game shop said that a shortage of staffing is the reason for the limited hours. Some communities don't have a GameStop at all these days, so reduced hours are better than no hours, and many restaurants and retailers have been facing similar staffing shortages since 2020.

Car stolen from Rockville apartment complex

Montgomery County police are investigating the theft of a vehicle from an apartment complex in the Twinbrook area of Rockville. The vehicle was stolen from the parking lot of a complex in the 13100 block of Twinbrook Parkway. That appears to be the Halpine View apartments. It is believed the vehicle was stolen sometime between 10:00 PM on June 11 and 4:23 AM on June 12, 2023.