Assault at Twinbrook Recreation Center in Rockville

A victim reported being assaulted at the Twinbrook Recreation Center in Rockville Thursday afternoon. Rockville City police were summoned to the facility at 4:30 PM, according to crime data. An individual reported having been the victim of a 2nd-degree assault. Several assaults have been reported in nearby parks and on trails in the vicinity in recent weeks.

2 burglaries on same block of Rockville Pike in one hour

Rockville City police responded to a break-in at a construction site on Rockville Pike Tuesday night, April 26, 2022. The burglary was reported at a construction project in the 1500 block of Rockville Pike at 7:45 PM, according to crime data. Officers found evidence of forced entry at the scene.

About an hour later, officers responded to a second burglary on the same block. This break-in was at a nearby department store. One or more burglars forced their way into the business, causing property damage in the process.

Horizon Therapeutics-leased life sciences building under construction in Rockville (Photos)

A new 10-story, 200,000 square foot life sciences facility called Alexandria Center is now under construction at 9810 Darnestown Road in Rockville. Delivery of the building is expected in 2023. Horizon Therapeutics, an Irish biotech firm, has signed a full-building lease for the property. It plans to use the new space as its primary U.S. East Coast research & development and technical operations hub. Interior fit-out for Horizon will begin once the building is ready for occupancy next year. 

“I am thrilled that Horizon Therapeutics has decided to call Montgomery County home for their East Coast research and development hub,” Montgomery County Executive, Marc Elrich said in a statement released by Horizon. “The mission and work of Horizon make them a natural fit for Montgomery County, and we stand ready to make them feel welcome in Rockville. Horizon’s move to the county is another point to show that Montgomery County is the home for life sciences in the region, and we are excited to continue our work to bring more companies of Horizon’s caliber to the region.”

De Clichy menswear shop to open at Montgomery Mall

De Clichy menswear shop is coming to Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda. The store will specialize in men's slim fit, modern fit, casual and formal suits; blazers, tuxedos, shirts, pants, shoes, and other men's fashion accessories. De Clichy has an existing store in Hyattsville. When it opens, look for De Clichy on Level 2 of the mall, next to Chocolate Moonshine.

Signage installed at South Block in Rockville

The sign is up at the future location of South Block at 11803 Grand Park Avenue, at Pike & Rose. A local, DC-area chain, South Block specializes in smoothies, acai bowls, fresh-pressed juices, and avocado or banana toast. This will be their first Maryland location when it opens.

Big Al's Subs and Soups closes at Montgomery Mall (Photos)

Big Al, we hardly knew ye. It was only last December that Big Al's Subs and Soups opened in the Dining Terrace food court at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda. Al was big, but apparently wasn't "too big to fail." The Big Al's stall in the food court has been stripped of signage, and was dark and deserted Wednesday.

FYE's Alex Baby & Toys opens at Montgomery Mall (Photos)

Alex Baby & Toys, a new toy store concept from FYE, is now open at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda. By golly, it's a real toy store, not one of those "smart, educational" toy pop-ups, nor aisle upon aisle of toddler toys and strollers, despite the name. G.I. Joe, Masters of the Universe, Lego, Marvel, Star Wars...everything the mainstream, corporate toy consumer could want is here. 

This is the first of this new concept store to open anywhere in the country; a second is scheduled to open in Massachusetts later this year. It's nice to be the first and get respect from FYE! Look for Alex Baby & Toys on Level 1, in the Old Navy wing.