The grand opening of La Table Du Chateau takes place on Saturday, July 22, 2023 (open weekends 8am-3pm). We stopped by for a soft opening event and have put together a “first look” video available below. Situated inside of The Block at Pike and Rose (967 Rose Ave. North Bethesda), this breakfast and brunch destination invites guests to savor the delightful flavors of French cuisine, blended with a touch of home and a dash of international inspiration.

Chef Max Zelenkov’s journey began when he emigrated as Ukrainian/Russian native to the United States and was raised and pursued his education in Montgomery County. MoCo, a melting pot of culture and tradition, was the perfect setting to foster Chef Max’s fascination with the world’s diverse culinary traditions.


Pet Wants is coming to 302 King Farm Blvd Ste 130 in Rockville, next to Montgomery County’s last remaining Baja Fresh. Pet Wants offers pet food that contains no corn, wheat, soy, or animal byproducts.  Pet Wants Rockville has been in business since 2021 operating as a delivery service and vendor at local farmers markets, and this will be its first brick-and-mortar location. The store is targeting a fall opening and plans to host regular pet adoption events with local rescues.

According to owner Anita Kostadinova, “We focus on small batch, natural and minimally processed treats, chews and food for dogs and cats. Most of our treats are good enough for people to eat! Through our Pet Wants franchise we also have proprietary recipes for freshly made dog and cat dry food. The food is always soy, corn, wheat, and by-product free. It is made in small batches monthly and is sold by the pound, so the food you feed your pet will never be older than a month or two!”


Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a call at approximately 3:15am Thursday morning for a fire at one-story single family home on the 14300 block of Marian Drive off of Glen Mill Rd in Rockville.

According to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, there was heavy fire that was fully involved upon arrival that crews were able to extinguish. The house is considered a total loss, but there were no injuries as the house was vacant at the time of the fire. The cause and origin of the fire are still to be determined.


This Saturday, July 22, the Kensington Volunteer Fire Department and the Town of Kensington are resuming their Summer Movie Night. This weekend, Wreck-It Ralph will be shown at dusk in St. Paul Park on the big screen.

Starting at 7PM, activities and games will be available in the Park, including a water balloon toss and the Fire Department’s Safety House. The Kensington Volunteer Fire Department encourages moviegoers to bring blankets, picnics, friends and family. Pizza, Popcorn, and other refreshments will be available for purchase. https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=298801665876692


Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes Division are investigating a home invasion robbery that occurred on Monday, July 10, 2023, on Key West Avenue in Rockville. Detectives have released surveillance video of the suspects and are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying them.  At approximately 1:25 a.m., 1st District officers responded to the location for the report of a home invasion robbery.

The investigation by detectives has revealed the adult male victim parked his vehicle in the parking garage of the apartment complex. When the victim exited his vehicle, the suspects approached him, displayed handguns and announced the robbery. The suspects then stabbed and assaulted the victim and tied his hands behind his back with zip ties. The victim was forced into the suspects’ vehicle. The victim gave the suspects access to his apartment, where they took the safe containing an undisclosed amount of cash and jewelry before fleeing the scene.


In May 2022 we let you know that Federal Realty proposed a plan to transform what they referred to as the underutilized site of the Federal Plaza West property located at 1776 E. Jefferson Street, North Bethesda, Maryland (many consider the area Rockville) into a “thriving mixed-use development containing up to 500 units, up to a total of 108,965 square feet of retail uses (103,965 square feet of existing to be retained, and up to 5,000 square feet new), a half-acre public open space, and street-scape improvements.” Last week, the Montgomery County Planning Board approved the plan.

The Property is currently known as Federal Plaza West, which includes approximately 135,446 square feet of retail, including the former location of a Planet Fitness gym, which will soon be the home of MoCo’s first DMV Iron Gym location, and other retailers located in a two/three story structure constructed along the Property’s shared property line with Lot 1. A Panera Bread pad site and associated surface parking is located in the southwest quadrant of the Property, according to project plans.


Mark your calendars for a new culinary experience as Chef Max Zelenkov, an entrepreneur who once navigated the challenges of adapting to a new culture, proudly announces the grand opening of La Table Du Chateau on Saturday, July 22, 2023 (weekends 8am-3pm). Situated inside of The Block at Pike and Rose (967 Rose Ave. North Bethesda), this breakfast and brunch destination invites guests to savor the delightful flavors of French cuisine, blended with a touch of home and a dash of international inspiration.

Chef Max Zelenkov’s journey began when he emigrated as Ukrainian/Russian native to the United States and was raised and pursued his education in Montgomery County. MoCo, a melting pot of culture and tradition, was the perfect setting to foster Chef Max’s fascination with the world’s diverse culinary traditions.


Per MCPD: The Special Victims Investigations Division is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 15-year-old. Xavier Beltran was last seen on Saturday, July 15, 2023, at 12 p.m. in the 200 block of Poplar Spring Rd in Rockville. He is 5’6″, 120 lbs, with black hair and brown eyes. Beltran was last seen wearing a white t-shirt, a black hoodie with “Rick and Morty” and black sweatpants

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Xavier Beltran is asked to call Montgomery County Police Non-Emergency (301) 279-8000 (24-hour line).


Per the Rockville Volunteer Fire Department (RVFD): Paramedic Engine 703 and Ambulance 703 were dispatched for the vehicle collision at Mannakee St and Wilson Ave in Rockville on Monday night, where the arriving units discovered a vehicle overturned with a patient trapped inside

Units requested the Rescue Squad & Advanced Life Support, bringing additional paramedics, firefighters and equipment to the scene. Rescue Squad 703 arrived shortly after and utilized a tie back set up with Paratech rescue struts to stabilize the vehicle. The rescue squad crew then proceeded to cut the windshield to access the victim and remove them from the vehicle. The extrication was completed under 10 minutes from fire department arrival on scene (video available below, per the RVFD).


Brick facades are currently nearing completion after a couple months of work on the exterior of the buildings. “As we progress with the brick façades around all sides of the new building, a variety of building styles, brick colors, heights and architectural features will emerge to give visual interest to the block and provide a different “identity” for each side. The brick work will continue through the summer and into the fall.”

Interior work is also ongoing. “We are busy with interior work as well. We are framing the walls on the second and third floors that will define hallways, apartment interiors and other spaces. Plumbing pipes for water and sanitary, mechanical ductwork and electrical work are all in progress. Interior work will move progressively up the building, and well into 2024.”


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