Thursday, January 31, 2013

NIGHTS WATCH: ROCKVILLE CRIME REPORT

Nothing too notable to report in terms of unusual crimes last weekend in Rockville. Here's a summary of incidents reported between January 26-28.

Saturday, January 26:

Burglary. 600 block East Gude Drive.

Sunday, January 27:

Assault. 7600 block Indian Hills Drive.

Assault. 1500 block Rockwood Drive.

Theft from vehicle. 100 block N. Stonestreet Avenue.

Monday, January 28

Narcotics arrest. Shady Grove Adventist Hospital.

Burglary. 200 block Frederick Avenue.

Theft. 200 block Richard Montgomery Drive.

Theft. 200 block Rollins Avenue.

Theft from vehicle. 500 block Bradford Drive.

Theft from vehicle. 400 block N. Washington Street.

Theft. Courthouse Square.

Narcotics arrest. 100 block Park Avenue.

Theft from vehicle. 1700 block E. Jefferson Street.

Wednesday, January 30, 2013

BONCHON ROCKVILLE UPDATE (PHOTOS)

We still don't have an opening date for BonChon Chicken in Rockville Town Square. But preparations continue.  You can see some furniture inside, and the restaurant is currently hiring staff.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013

WALGREENS COMING TO ROCKVILLE TOWN CENTER PHASE II

Walgreens is getting closer to opening at the former location of The Orange Ball on 355.  When Maryland and Dawson Avenues are extended in the future, Walgreens will lose about 40 surface parking spaces. At that time, the drug store will add a drive-thru pharmacy to the exterior, to address the reduction in parking spaces.

I'm not sure if that will be sufficient in practice, however, but I guess we'll just have to see how many spaces are used when it opens.

By my recollection, the neighboring Maxim Supermarket opposed the Dawson Avenue extension, for the same concerns about the loss of parking spaces for both businesses.

I am glad Walgreens is opening, though, and imagine it will be somewhat convenient for residents of The Fitz condominium nearby.

Friday, January 25, 2013

NIGHTS WATCH - ROCKVILLE CRIME REPORT

If you live on or near N. Horners Lane in Rockville, be sure to lock your car doors, and make sure to remove any valuables.

Two vehicles have been opened by thieves on that street this week, according to crime data.  The incidents occurred on Sunday, January 20, in the 600 block, and Tuesday, January 22, in the 400 block of N. Horners.

Other crimes around Rockville:

Sunday, January 20:

Assault. 1800 block of Rockville Pike.

Theft. 1500 block of Rockville Pike.

Monday, January 21:

Assault. 12200 block of Rockville Pike.

Theft. Clyde's Tower Oaks Lodge.

Burglary. 1000 block of 1st Street.

Theft. Research Court.

Theft. 300 block of Hungerford Drive.

Assault/other sex offense.  W. Montgomery Avenue.

Tuesday, January 22:

Robbery. 1700 block of Rockville Pike.

Theft. 5700 block of Bou Avenue.

Theft from vehicle. 100 block of Halpine Road.

Theft from vehicle. 15400 block of Frederick Road.

Theft. W. Montgomery Avenue.

Theft. Choke Cherry Road.

Pączki AT GIANT (VIDEO REVIEW)

Pączki are Polish doughnuts made on Fat Tuesday before Lent.  Giant sells Pączki filled with raspberry jelly or Bavarian creme in the bakery section. Watch my video review to learn more about Pączki, and find out how they rate.