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The Bean Bag Deli Announces New Cookie Delivery Service

Published March 6, 2023 at 12:30PM

Since 1977, The Bean Bag Deli & Catering Co. has been serving-up the best cookies ever at their storefront in Rockville, Maryland. Bean Bag Bakery’s founder, Mitchel Wool, grew up in the family business, watching each morning as his mother baked her famous, homemade chocolate chip cookies. Mitch and his friends would line up outside of the kitchen door to snag a sample straight out of the oven, and the rest were sold to the hundreds of happy customers that Mitch’s parents treated like family. Soon, they added oatmeal raisin cookies and brownies to the list, and for the next 40 years, the deli garnered a reputation for the freshest, most delicious cookies around.

Bean Bag Bakery offers a wide variety of handcrafted soft and chewy cookies and melt-in-your-mouth brownie and blondie bars, including vegan and gluten-free options, all made fresh using real, premium ingredients and no additives. Every delicious morsel is baked at their Rockville storefront. Their cookie dough is also available for wholesale purchase.

Man Who Allegedly Stole Money From Girl Scout Troop Arrested

By Patrick Herron

Published March 4, 2023 at 8:58PM

Per the Rockville City Police: On March 3, 2023, a search and arrest warrant was served in the 700 block of Fallsgrove Drive in relation to several robberies impacting the Fallsgrove community. The search warrant stemmed from several investigations being conducted by both the Rockville City Police and Montgomery County Police Department.

During the course of the investigations, Rockville City Police Criminal Investigators and Montgomery County Police Department’s Major Crimes Robbery Investigators identified a subject.

Police Investigating Fatal Single Vehicle Collision on Montrose Rd

By Patrick Herron

Published March 4, 2023 at 2:50PM

Montgomery County Police are investigating a fatal single vehicle collision that occurred on Montrose Road at Hitching Post Lane in North Bethesda. According to MCPD, “At approximately 4:07 a.m., on Saturday, March 4, a black 2012 Infiniti G37 with four occupants lost control, striking several objects before colliding with a utility pole.

An adult female passenger was pronounced dead on scene. A second passenger was transported to an area hospital in critical condition. A third passenger left the location before officers arrived.

Rockville Town Square Ice Rink Closes For the Season on Sunday

By MCS Staff

Published March 3, 2023 at 5:03PM

The Rockville Town Square ice skating rink will close for the season at 10pm on Sunday, following nearly four months of being open (it opened in early November). Anyone interested in getting one last skate in for the season can go on Friday until 11pm, Saturday from 10am-11pm, or Sunday 10am-10pm.

Rates for ice skating are $18 (including skates) for 13+ and $13 without skates. $17 (including skates) for 12 and below and $13 without skates. The online rate is $2 less than in person when booked through RockvilleIceSkating.com

Rockville Mayor and Council to Consider Regulations for Short-Term and Residential Room Rentals

By MCS Staff

Published March 3, 2023 at 8:38AM

The Mayor and Council will meet Monday, March 6 and further discuss whether to initiate a public review that could lead to regulating short-term rentals in the city, such as AirBnB and VRBO, as well as the rental of rooms within a residence.

The intent of the proposed changes is to clarify when short-term rentals are permitted. Proposed conditions include limitations on the number of days per year that a unit may be rented and the number of rental unit guests. The public review process would be initiated if the Mayor and Council introduce the draft ordinances.

Annual International Night Cultural Celebration Returns to Rockville This Month

By MCS Staff

Published March 2, 2023 at 5:01PM

International Night will return Friday, March 17, following a two-year pandemic hiatus, for a free evening of multicultural fun and entertainment at the F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre. From 6 p.m., International Night will showcase dance performances and traditional clothing displays, with an opportunity for attendees to sample unique and traditional foods from around the world, engage with and learn the customs of people from different countries, and discover our community’s different cultures.

Per the City of Rockville: Rockville is a city of diversity. Our residents come from around the world. Our International Night is a celebration of the living, breathing example of Rockville’s success as a truly cosmopolitan city, one that respects and encourages people of all cultures, creeds and colors. International Night showcases dance performances and traditional clothing displays, with an opportunity for attendees to sample unique and traditional foods from around the world, engage with and learn the customs of people from different countries, and discover our community’s different cultures. Watch video of the celebration the day after the event on Rockville 11, channel 11 on county cable, and on the city’s YouTube channel at youtube.com/cityofrockville. For more information, visit www.rockvillemd.gov/internationalnight. The theater is located in Rockville Civic Center Park at 603 Edmonston Drive.

Veirs Mill Road Camera-Related Speed Citations Began on March 1

By MCS Staff

Published March 2, 2023 at 4:57PM

Citations will be issued beginning March 1 for vehicles exceeding the speed limit on a segment of Veirs Mill Road where the city recently installed speed monitoring cameras. In a continuing effort to reduce the number of speeding vehicles in Rockville neighborhoods, the Rockville City Police Department deployed speed monitoring systems in February in the 900 block of Veirs Mill Road. The system uses portable cameras to monitor both eastbound and westbound traffic near the intersection with Gail Avenue.

Ramen Vending Machine Now Serving in Rockville

By MCS Staff

Published March 2, 2023 at 3:27PM

Yi Fang, a Taiwanese fruit tea spot, opened its first DMV location at 777 Hungerford Drive in Rockville just over two years ago and for the last year or so many have wondered about the Ramen vending machine that located towards the front of the store that was has been “coming soon” for a while. We can now report that it is officially serving ramen.

Kenta Robotics, which created the machine, has let us know that the ramen vending machine has “soft opened” and is currently offering 20% off ramen (already included in the price listed on the machine). The machine allows you to make your selection between spicy tan tan, signature chicken tonkotsu, fresh seafood udon, and vegetarian udon. Then you make your payment and the ramen is made for you within minutes. A Yi Fang employee told us they did not know how long the 20% off promotion would last.

Opening Information for Lil’ Cakes & Creamery in Rockville; Giveaways and More Set For Opening Day

By MCS Staff

Published March 1, 2023 at 11:30PM | Updated March 2, 2023 at 10:04AM

Lil’ Cakes & Creamery will open its newest location at 844 Rockville Pike, the former site of Sam’s Cafe & Market, on Saturday, March 11. The grand opening will include “free cupcakes or ice cream everyday for a week” to the first 50 guests, face painting, and raffles. Lil’ Cakes & Creamery offers a rotating selection of cupcakes and ice cream, as well as macarons, pupcakes, cookies, cookie sandwiches, pushpops, and milkshakes.

Lil’ Cakes & Creamery opened its first location in Gaithersburg Square back in October 2019 and have additional locations in Urbana and White Marsh.

Rockville Man Arrested for Assault & Firearm Related Charges Stemming From a January 31st Shooting in Gaithersburg

By MCS Staff

Published March 1, 2023 at 10:10PM

Detectives from the Gaithersburg Police Department – Investigative Section have arrested a suspect involved in the shooting that occurred on January 31, 2023, in the area of N. Summit Avenue. With the assistance from the Montgomery County Police – Repeat Offender Unit, police arrested 23-year-old Delonte Jamar Hunter on Tuesday, February 28 in Rockville, where he was taken into custody without incident.

On Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at approximately 6:28 a.m., officers from both the Gaithersburg Police Department and the Montgomery County Police Department – 6^th District responded to the area of N. Summit Avenue for the report of a shooting that just occurred. Officers located two adult victims suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. Officers provided first-aid to both victims until Fire and Rescue personnel arrived. The victims were then transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Glenview Mansion-Peerless Rockville Speaker Series to Present ‘Women Who Dared’

By MCS Staff

Published March 1, 2023 at 10:05PM

The Glenview Mansion and Peerless Rockville Speaker Series marks Women’s History Month in March with “Women Who Dared: Pioneering Rockville Mother and Daughter,” at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 9 at Glenview Mansion at Rockville Civic Center Park.

Hear the inspirational stories of Clara Finley and her daughter Bliss Finley, Rockville residents who did not let the restrictions placed on women by late 19th- and early 20th-century society hold them back. Clara was a divorced mother with a young child who attended medical school and became a pioneering doctor and supporter of women’s rights and childhood education. Bliss was prominently featured in society columns as a young woman. As she matured, she used her connections to help organize and inspire working women to stand up for the right to vote.