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Warby Parker Will Hold Pike & Rose Grand Opening on July 9

Published July 4, 2022 at 2:39PM

Back in January we let you know that eyewear brand Warby Parker, which does most of its business online, will be opening its third brick and mortar location in MoCo this summer. It will be located on Grand Park Avenue, taking over two different locations that have since moved – Olive & Loom and the neighboring storefront that was home to Evoluxxy. Warby Parker has posted signage stating that the grand opening will be on Saturday, July 9.

Warby Parker opened its first MoCo location at Bethesda Row in 2017, and its second this past November in Downtown Crown (Gaithersburg). The stores carry the brand’s full optical and sun eyewear offerings including its first brand of daily contact lenses. The store will offer eye exams and children’s glasses that are only available in store.

Three MoCo Restaurants Make it to Eater DC’s ‘Hottest New Brunches to Try Around DC’ List

By MCS Staff

Published June 30, 2022 at 5:36PM

Three MoCo restaurants have made it onto Eater DC’s “Hottest New Brunches to Try Around D.C.” list that includes some of the most popular new restaurants that offer “D.C.’s most cherished meal.” The restaurants are listed geographically, which puts the three Montgomery County restaurants in the top 3 spots.

Listed first is Melina in Pike & Rose:

Car Driven Into Tiger Sugar at Federal Plaza (Photos)

By MCS Staff

Published June 27, 2022 at 8:51PM | Updated June 27, 2022 at 9:46PM

A driver lost control of their vehicle for unknown reasons just before 7:30pm this evening and drove into Tiger Sugar, a bubble tea shop located at 12266E in Federal Plaza, according to witness reports.

There is major damage to the storefront, and witnesses tell us the driver was transported to the hospital with minor injuries. We are told a customer inside the store was also struck by either the vehicle or debris, but was uninjured.

Tropical Smoothie Cafe Is Coming to White Flint Station

By MCS Staff

Published June 26, 2022 at 9:56AM

Tropical Smoothie Cafe will continue opening new locations in Montgomery County with the upcoming addition of a location in White Flint Station– the shopping center, not to be confused with the Metro station that has recently changed its name to North Bethesda Metro Station.

Tropical Smoothie Cafe will be located at 11620 Rockville Pike, next to Pho Eatery and two stores down from Ize’s Deli and Bagelry. Tropical Smoothie’s most recent MoCo location opened in Germantown on December 26 and the company has additional locations in Aspen Hill , Bethesda, 2 in Gaithersburg, Travilah, and White Oak. Another new location is coming to the Woodmoor shopping center in Silver Spring.

Progress at 915 Meeting Street, Upcoming 16-Story Building, in Pike & Rose

By MCS Staff

Published June 26, 2022 at 9:21AM

Progress continues to be made at 915 Meeting Street in Pike & Rose as above-grade work is in its early stages at the state-of-the-art, LEED Gold-targeted building featuring 9,600 square feet of ground floor retail, approximately 25,000-square-foot flexible floor plates and 700 dedicated parking spaces.

The building, designed by Gensler, will incorporate a vibrant architectural design that includes numerous amenities, such as a rooftop conference center with collaborative common areas, WiredScore-targeted connectivity, a fitness center, and resource-efficient sustainable and wellness features. Rendering available below.

Signage Being Changed From ‘White Flint’ to ‘North Bethesda’ at What’s Now the North Bethesda Metro Station

By MCS Staff

Published June 22, 2022 at 12:46PM | Updated June 29, 2022 at 11:23AM

Back in December 9th, 2021, Metro’s board of directors will voted to approve a proposal to rename the White Flint Metro station “North Bethesda.” Today, the change in signage has officially started as crews are working on updating the signs at the metro station, according to photos sent in by Lukas Hadrava (seen below).

A social media post on the Friends of White Flint Facebook page states that, “Metro’s staff is recommending to its board of directors to approve the name change. In writing why they acknowledged that currently North Bethesda does not have much of a “sense of place.”

Right Lane On Small Section of Southbound 355 to Be Closed On Weekdays From 9am-3pm for Approximately One Month

By MCS Staff

Published June 17, 2022 at 4:25PM

The right lane of southbound 355, starting 335 feet south of Marinelli Rd. until 500 feet north of Marinelli Rd on Rockville Pike will be closed beginning Wednesday, June 23 from 9am until 3pm on weekdays for a gas main replacement. The temporary closure is expected to be completed no later than July 29th. A letter, seen below, was sent by Washington Gas to the community regarding the repairs and lane closure.

“Beginning, Wednesday June 23rd at 9 a.m., NPL Company will perform a replacement project operation to replace approximately 835′ of gas main at the intersection of Rockville Pike and Marinelli Rd.

Dr. Anthony Fauci, Director of NIAID, Tests Positive for COVID-19

By MCS Staff

Published June 15, 2022 at 3:12PM

NIAID conducts and supports research—at NIH, throughout the United States, and worldwide — to study the causes of infectious and immune-mediated diseases, and to develop better means of preventing, diagnosing, and treating these illnesses. News releases, fact sheets and other NIAID-related materials are available on the NIAID website.

About the National Institutes of Health (NIH): NIH, the nation’s medical research agency, includes 27 Institutes and Centers and is a component of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. NIH is the primary federal agency conducting and supporting basic, clinical, and translational medical research, and is investigating the causes, treatments, and cures for both common and rare diseases. For more information about NIH and its programs, visit www.nih.gov.

Summer House Santa Monica Reopens in Pike & Rose After Sunday Kitchen Fire

By MCS Staff

Published June 14, 2022 at 6:04PM

Summer House Santa Monica has reopened following a kitchen fire that caused approximately $25k in damages. The restaurant remained closed after the fire on Sunday and all of Monday before reopening at 4pm today.

From Sunday: Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Units were called to the scene of a kitchen fire at Summer House Santa Monica on the 11800 block of Grand Park Avenue in the Pike & Rose development at approximately 4:30pm on Sunday afternoon, according to MCFRS PIO Pete Piringer.

South Block Announces Opening Date in Pike & Rose

By MCS Staff

Published June 14, 2022 at 1:18PM

Back in September we let you know that South Block, a smoothie and juice bar best known for their acai bowls, would be opening a new location in Pike & Rose. South Block has been aiming for a summer 2022 opening, and announced this morning that it will be opening on Tuesday, June 21st.

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Summer House Remains Closed on Monday Morning Following Sunday Kitchen Fire

By MCS Staff

Published June 13, 2022 at 11:08AM

Summer House Santa Monica will remain closed for at least the first half of today as the popular Pike & Rose destination awaits inspections following a kitchen fire that caused approximately $25k in damages. The restaurant tells us they hope to reopen for dinner, but that it looks unlikely at the moment. We’ll have an update on the impending reopening of the restaurant as soon as we get word from Summer House.

From yesterday: Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Units were called to the scene of a kitchen fire at Summer House Santa Monica on the 11800 block of Grand Park Avenue in the Pike & Rose development at approximately 4:30pm on Sunday afternoon, according to MCFRS PIO Pete Piringer.