Green Bamboo Asian Bistro, located at 5751 Fishers Ln. in Rockville, MD, has permanently closed its doors. Known for its relaxed, family-run ambiance, the bistro delighted diners with an array of Japanese, Chinese, and Thai dishes. One of its most celebrated attractions was the popular weekend special– 50% off sushi. A new restaurant will soon be taking its place.
In the summer of 2019, we announced that Bear Brick Oven Pizza would take over the old Greek Islands Grill location on New Hampshire Avenue in Cloverly. After delays due to COVID, the restaurant finally opened its doors in April 2021. Now, owner George “Bear” Jarrell has informed us that his tenure will end on June 29, with the restaurant’s future remaining uncertain.
Dorsa Gifts, a longstanding retail fixture at 1488D Rockville Pike, will close its storefront on June 15, marking the end of 25 years in Rockville, MD.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced the arrest of 20-year-old Moises Alberto Figueroa-Bonilla, a Salvadoran national and confirmed MS-13 gang member, at his residence in Frederick on May 27. He had been deported four times and repeatedly reentered the U.S. without inspection
Eater DC has unveiled its “Where to Find Outstanding Barbecue Around D.C.” list, featuring three Maryland restaurants– two of which are located in Montgomery County.
The town of Ocean City welcomes its newest waterfront dining experience: the ‘Seacret’ Hideaway. As a detached part of the Seacrets brand, Hideaway is nestled among a sea of palm trees, directly behind the Atlantic Beverage Center on the Assawoman Bay. (more…)
Fara Dillon has been named the 2025 MCPS Middle School Counselor of the Year. An MCPS alumna, Dillon began her educational journey at Stone Mill Elementary– where she also served as a counseling intern in 2020– then attended Cabin John Middle School and graduated from Wootton High School, where she interned as a counselor in 2019.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) Assistant Chief David Pazos reported that a tanker operated by MCFRS was involved in a collision in the 9500 block of River Road in Potomac at 7:54 pm Saturday.
This morning we reported that the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) responded to a shooting involving multiple suspects and a tow truck driver overnight in Montgomery Village. This afternoon we heard from the driver of the tow truck. Photos of some of the damage can be seen below.
U.S. News & World Report Released its ‘Best Places to Live’ list with 15 cities in Maryland making the list. Tow Maryland cities made it in the top 25 of the “Best Places to Live in the U.S.” list, but below we show you the top 15 places to live in Maryland, according to U.S. News.
Back in October, we shared that Trader Joe’s would be opening at 225 N. Washington St. in Rockville Town Square, taking over the former Dawson’s Market space, which closed last summer after twelve years. Recently, Rockville Mayor Monique Ashton posted a photo of the grocery store nearly completed, and an employee from a nearby location indicated that a mid-June opening is possible.