First look at proposed Rockville shopping center with daycare facility

Here is the first rendering of what a new shopping center proposed for 14119 Travilah Road in Rockville will look like. A daycare facility with a large, fenced outdoor play area would be situated directly behind the retail center. Note that the dimensions of each building have been slightly reduced since the project was first proposed in 2019. The retail square footage has gone from 5896 SF to 5677, and the daycare building from 12762 SF down to 12607.

Renderings via Montgomery County Planning Department

Architect: Nicholas Lucarelli Architects, LLC

Rockville pharmacy burglarized

City of Rockville police responded to a report of a burglary at a pharmacy early Valentine's Day morning. The burglary was reported at a pharmacy in the 100 block of Rollins Avenue around 5:00 AM, according to crime data.

Athleta, Custom Ink moving at their own pace in Rockville

Two of the brands Rockville shoppers have been awaiting the arrival of at Congressional Plaza are Athleta and Custom Ink. But each is moving at its own pace toward opening day. Athleta has been recruiting employees heavily since late January on job boards and websites, and appears to remain on-schedule for a spring opening. Custom Ink, which was announced almost a year ago for a summer 2020 opening, never materialized beyond the "coming soon" screens installed on the storefront.

Boardroom Salon sets opening date in Rockville - UPDATED

UPDATE: The opening has been pushed back to the end of March 2021. Stay tuned for the new opening date.

Boardroom Salon for Men has set an opening date for its new location at 12031 Rockville Pike in the Montrose Crossing shopping center. It is now scheduled to open on March 13, 2021, over a year after first being announced (understandable, given world events). 

As you can see, it is still very much under construction inside. Special Founder's Membership deals are currently on-sale on the Boardroom Salon website.

Taco Bamba coming to Rockville

 

Taco Bamba is coming to Rockville. The Northern Virginia-based taqueria chain has leased the space at 1627 Rockville Pike in the Congressional Plaza shopping center. That space was previously home to Modern Market. Taco Bamba has a liquor license hearing scheduled for March 4, 2021, according to a sign posted on the storefront.

Rockville construction update: Bark Social at Pike & Rose (Photos)

Bark Social is scheduled to open on February 26, 2021 at 935 Prose Street at Pike & Rose in Rockville. Here's a look at the progress on the construction of the dog park with craft beer & wine bar since my last report.

Forme Life opens kiosk at Montgomery Mall

Gyms have been hit hard by the events of the last year, and the success of Peloton in filling that vacuum with a home alternative is attracting new companies to the fitness marketplace. A new entry in late 2020 was Forme Life, a full-length mirror that turns into a "life-size" fitness coach when you activate the screen. Now you can see Forme Life up-close and personal with their new kiosk at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda. 

You can also make an appointment to try it out at the kiosk. Forme Life promises it will include a review of all the features of the device, as well as a quick workout. Cinnabon first!