2 cars stolen on same street in Rockville

At least two vehicles were stolen on the same Rockville street Sunday night, February 19, 2023. Montgomery County police are investigating the theft of two vehicles on Braxfield Court, indicating a coordinated effort by multiple thieves in the Bethesda Park condo community. The vehicles were reported stolen at 7:00 PM and 7:50 PM, respectively. 

Taco Bamba in Rockville celebrating National Margarita Day

Celebrate National Margarita Day today, February 22, 2023, at Taco Bamba at 1627 Rockville Pike in the Congressional Plaza shopping center in Rockville.  Taco Bamba's signature Margarita Bamberas and rotating margarita del dia will be available for $5 today only. Their classic Illegal Mezcal Margarita will be available for $8. A few of these, and you, too, will be ready to believe National Margarita Day was started by President Richard Nixon in 1971.

Rockville real estate firm acquired by KLNB

Commercial real estate giant KLNB just got 20% percent bigger with the acquisition of Rockville-based Edge Commercial Real Estate. Located at 2273 Research Boulevard, Edge CRE has expanded to offices in Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia and Pennsylvania in its 16 years in business. Thirty-two Edge employees will join KLNB to form one of the Mid-Atlantic region's most-formidable commercial real estate firms.

The acquisition provides several strategic advantages for KLNB. Edge has developed a specialized business in tenant representation, and that six-person staff is now moving to KLNB. The addition of Edge provides KLNB with entry into the multi-family residential real estate market. And the merger also widens KLNB's presence in Montgomery County, where residential real estate development and biotech remain the only bright spots in an otherwise-moribund county economy. 

“The acquisition of Edge fits perfectly in our timeline for smart and disciplined progression,” KLNB President Marc Menick said in a statement. “Our evolution has always been calculated to ensure it makes sense for our team and our clients. By acquiring Edge, we will be able to do virtually everything we’re already known for, but at an even higher level and a wider reach. And in the case of multi-family, this opportunity brings the KLNB customer experience to a whole new sector that we have wanted to approach for some time.”

Lush temporarily closed at Montgomery Mall in Bethesda

Lush is temporarily closed at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda. The cruelty-free cosmetics boutique is in the process of relocating inside the mall, according to a sign posted on the door. It seems like another round of post-holiday-season musical chairs is underway at the mall. Swarovski is among the tenants swapping spaces.

2 the 9s boutique to replace Stuart Weitzman at Montgomery Mall in Bethesda (Photos)

2 the 9s is opening soon at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda. The fashion boutique will fill the recently-vacated Stuart Weitzman space on Level 2. Window shoppers are already getting a look at some of the styles that will be on sale when it opens. There doesn't appear to be any information or social media pages for the boutique online yet.

Swarovski to open at Montgomery Mall in Bethesda

Prepare to "rediscover the wonder of crystal." Swarovski is opening soon at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda. Apparently, Minte has closed, and the Austrian glass jewelry and decor giant is going to replace it. Look for Swarovski when it opens on Level 2 between UNTUCKit and the new mural.

City of Rockville announces change in trash collection schedule for Presidents Day today

The City of Rockville announced a change in trash collection plans for today, February 20, 2023. There will be no trash or recycling collection today, Presidents Day. All collections will slide forward one day this week. So if your collection day is today, it moves to tomorrow, Tuesday, February 21, for this week.

This was a late change in schedule made by Montgomery County's Division of Solid Waste Services, the City said in a statement. "This is a change to what was previously reported in [the City's official newsletter] 'Rockville Reports' and on other city communication channels," the statement concluded.