Tuesday, July 11, 2017

Mark Keshishian & Sons moving to Rockville

Mark Keshishian & Sons, a 110-year-old business currently located at 4507 Stanford Street in Bethesda (officially Chevy Chase), is moving to Rockville. Their new address will be 12264-D Wilkins Avenue. The Oriental rugs and carpet store says they expect to complete the move by late July.

Monday, July 10, 2017

Signage installed at Lab Cafe in Rockville (Photos)

The sign and new awning are up outside the new Lab Cafe at Rockville Town Square. Replacing Ev and Maddy's, the bubble tea cafe is expected to open in mid-July. Lab Cafe will be at 101-C Gibbs Street, right next to Little Dipper Hot Pot.


Friday, July 7, 2017

Rockville construction update: Brightview West End senior apartments (Photos)

A new development that will put seniors right in the middle of Rockville Town Center is nearing delivery at 285 N. Washington Street. Brightview West End will include 195 units of independent and assisted living, 6568 SF of ground floor retail, dining facilities and a fitness center, a landscaped courtyard, and a "therapeutic" roof garden.

Alzheimer's care will also be a specialty at this residential building, and services will include transportation to medical centers, museums and galleries, and local events. A movie theater, library and "upscale pub with billiards and TV" round out the leisure options.

A rental office Welcome Center is now open at 401 N. Washington Street.



Thursday, July 6, 2017

Nighttime noise ahead in Fallsgrove

A Nighttime Noise Waiver has been requested for road milling patching and resurfacing in the vicinity of Fallsgrove Village Center in Rockville. Work will be performed between 8:00 PM and 5:00 AM, and is scheduled to begin next week, weather permitting.

The resurfacing will be on Fallsgrove Boulevard, between Shady Grove Road and Fallsgrove Drive. Residents in the adjacent apartments may want to stock up on earplugs and fire up the white noise machine.

Wednesday, July 5, 2017

Rockville construction update: Upper Rock retail center (Photos)

Existing small retail spaces in Rockville's
Upper Rock District
Is Upper Rock becoming a hub for the "creative class" in Rockville, as was promised during the development's planning process? The jury may still be out on that, but what is known is that several retail additions are coming soon to the district off of Shady Grove Road. Among them are MOM's Organic Market, and the ubiquitous CVS Pharmacy.












Tuesday, July 4, 2017

Rockville fireworks 2017 tonight at King Farm

Fireworks return to King Farm tonight in Rockville for the City's annual Independence Day celebration, hosted by the Mayor and Council. The fireworks display, and live music by the Rockville Concert Band and country artist Shane Gamble, will be at Mattie J.T. Stepanek Park, located at 1800 Piccard Drive.

Music will begin at 6:00 PM, and the fireworks display will begin at 9:15 PM, and last about 20 minutes. Plenty of free parking will be available in lots on Shady Grove and Gaither Roads and Piccard Drive, all near the park. Attendees are encouraged to approach the site via main roads, as some smaller routes will be blocked off by police.

Monday, July 3, 2017

Lab Café aiming for mid-July opening in Rockville

The bubble tea shop concept coming to Rockville Town Square has changed its name. Originally going under the moniker "Corner Bubble," it will now be called Lab Café. Not to worry, bubble tea fans, boba tea is still central on the menu. Lab Café' says they are hoping to open in mid-July, and are currently hiring staff.