Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to an automatic fire alarm that went off at a home in the 11500 block of Highview Ave in Kensington at approximately 2:45pm on Friday afternoon.
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Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 2nd District Investigative Section are investigating an armed robbery that occurred on Thursday, December 28, 2023, at an auto body shop in the 4100 block of Howard Avenue in Kensington.
Earlier today we reported that Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a fire at the iconic Gene’s Costumes on the 10600 block of Connecticut Ave in Kensington. We now know that damage is estimated to be approximately $100K.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS)’have responded to a fire at the iconic Gene’s Costumes on the 10600 block of Connecticut Ave in Kensington.
Last year we let you know that Tacos Don Perez will be taking over the location that was home to K-Town Bistro at 3784 Howard Ave in Kensington for the last 12 years. After a few delays, the restaurant has made progress and hopes to open in early 2024 (food photos below).
Below you’ll find a list of restaurants that unfortunately closed in 2023. Please let us know of any restaurants we may have missed. On the flip side, make sure to […]
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A 63-year-old male from Rockville was arrested today on a warrant for second degree assault after an incident last month in Kensington. (more…)
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a basement fire on Sunday, November 12 on Troy Rd in Kensington. According to MCFRS Battalion Chief Jason Blake, residents of the home were alerted by a working smoke detector/fire alarm and there were no injuries reported. One family and their pets have been displaced. Blake did not give a cause/source of the fire. We will provide an update if additional information becomes available.
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Sandra Lucas, owner of Kensington consignment shop The Growing Years for the last 30 years, has announced that the shop will be closing on November 18th. Lucas worked at a consignment store in college and had such a great experience working there during my winter and summer vacations that she moved into a full-time position upon graduating, according to her website. With encouragement from family and friends, she bought The Growing Years in 1998 and has operated the store ever since. The full letter announcing the closure, titled “Thank You and Farewell” can be seen below:
“Dear Consignors and Customers,