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Chanukah Celebration to Take Place at Rockville Town Square on December 18

Published December 8, 2022 at 1:22PM

Join the Chabad Israeli Center of Rockville on Sunday, December 18 to celebrate Chanukah at Rockville Town Square with an event that will take place between 4:30pm and midnight. Admission is free with live music, fire juggling, donuts and latkes, and Chanukah crafts, and special pricing at the Rockville Outdoor Ice Skating rink during the event. The menorah lighting will take place at 5pm. Rockville Town Square Plaza is located at 131 Gibbs Street

Schedule of events: The celebration will begin with holiday crafts at 4:30pm. The Menorah lighting will take place at 5pm immediately follow by live music, fire juggling, donuts, and latkes. At 5:30pm, ice skating will begin with a special rate for the celebration. Flyer below.

Virtual Meeting to Discuss Future of 15501 Monona Drive in Derwood to Take Place Thursday Night

By MCS Staff

Published December 8, 2022 at 8:56AM

A virtual meeting will take place via Zoom on Thursday night to discuss the property located at 15501 Monona Drive in Derwood that is currently home of the America Society of Plant Biologists. The plan is for the contract purchaser to develop the property with a two-story building for medical/scientific manufacturing and production use. Full letter by Lerch, Early, & Brewer to local residents can be seen below:

“Dear Neighbor, I wanted to take this opportunity to introduce myself. Lerch, Early & Brewer represents Glenline Investments, the contract purchaser of the property located at 15501 Monona Drive (the “Property”) that is currently the home of the America Society of Plant Biologists (“ASPB”).

Ten Things To Do in MoCo This Holiday Season

By Patrick Herron

Published December 7, 2022 at 12:16PM

Below is a list of ten of our favorite things to do in Montgomery County during the holiday season. Did we leave any of your favorites out? Let us know in the comment section!

Pro Tip! Parking is free and plentiful at rio – beat the crowds and park in the garages near Kohl’s and Target!

Gun Store Employee Facing Assault and Weapons Charges After Shooting at Montgomery County Police Officer

By Patrick Herron

Published December 6, 2022 at 2:10PM

Per MCPD: A 42-year-old man has been arrested after shooting at a Montgomery County Police officer the morning of Tuesday, December 6, 2022. As a result of recent gun store burglaries, Montgomery County Police officers were on proactive patrol in the 700 block of East Gude Dr., when at approximately 12:30 a.m., an employee of Engage Armament ran towards the officer’s unmarked car and began shooting, hitting the unmarked car twice.

The employee, Andrew S. Raymond, of Darnestown, was outside of the store when the Montgomery County Police officer drove into the parking lot of Engage Armament. The officer witnessed a white male run towards his vehicle, while reaching into his waistband. The officer attempted to drive away when he heard gunshots. He then radioed for assistance and gave officers a description of the shooter. The officer noticed Raymond running towards his vehicle and he activated his emergency equipment, signaling that he was a police officer. Raymond immediately stopped, dropped his weapon, raised his hands and was taken into custody.

Dunkin’ is Coming to Traville Village Center

By MCS Staff

Published December 6, 2022 at 1:20PM

Dunkin’ is continuing its massive expansion across the country and in MoCo, with an upcoming location coming to the Traville Village Center in Rockville. It will be taking over the former Capital One Bank building at 9761 Traville Gateway Dr. We expect more news coming out of the shopping center regarding the former Nantucket’s Reef location very soon.

Since Inspire Brands acquired Dunkin’ and Baskin Robbins in late 2020 for $11.3 billion, the company has been opening in former bank locations that allow for easy installation of a drive-thru window. Dunkin has also aimed for non-traditional development that includes opening in airports and on college campuses, including the University of Maryland.

City of Rockville Matching Grant Program Seeks Projects to Improve Communities

By Patrick Herron

Published December 6, 2022 at 10:53AM

Applications are reviewed and grants awarded by the City Manager’s Office. Grants typically range from $500-$1,000, must benefit a clearly identified area within city limits and may address any or all of the following objectives:

Rockville Holiday Drive Continues into Gift-Giving Season

By Patrick Herron

Published December 6, 2022 at 10:29AM

It's Giving Tuesday and it's easier than ever to give back to the local community with Rockville's Holiday Drive. We are now accepting toy and book donations, as well as monetary contributions. Visit https://t.co/12hPc26x4A for more information. pic.twitter.com/TZRwM3DfFy

— City of Rockville (@Rockville411) November 29, 2022

Santa’s Schedule and Holiday Parades/Celebrations Across MoCo

By MCS Staff

Published December 5, 2022 at 10:17PM | Updated December 9, 2022 at 1:42PM

Santa may be visiting your neighborhoods as fire departments across the county will be guiding Santa through some of the places listed below. There are also other holiday parades/celebrations listed […]

Ricky Alessandro Salon Now Open in Potomac Woods Plaza

By MCS Staff

Published December 5, 2022 at 8:59PM

Ricky Alessandro Salon, which currently has a location within Montgomery Mall, has opened a second location a few miles away at Potomac Woods Plaza (1083 Seven Locks Rd). It’s described as a “full service hair salon, with a trendy environment, where our customers can expect cutting edge and personalized services from our celebrity and creative stylists. We provide our guests with creative haircuts, exclusive hair color concepts, advanced hair extension techniques and offering the best hair care products Kérastase & Shu Uemura.” Services range from free consultations to $325+ for a full balayage.

Per Ricky Alessandro Salon: “Celebrity hair Stylist from rock stars, musicians to real house wives of NYC, Beverly Hills and DC politicians figures. Designer and fragrance creator to hair styling products. It is about delivering the best quality, best ingredients and trends to the market from Europe to the US Capitol , Ricky Alessandro is a life style brand, fun & trendy.”

SoldierFit Closes Bethesda Location; Plans to Consolidate with North Bethesda/Rockville Gym

By Francesca Luca

Published December 5, 2022 at 8:33PM

In a move to consolidate members, staff, resources, etc. SoldierFit has permanently closed its Bethesda location (7920 Norfolk Ave Bethesda, MD 20814) with plans of combining it with its North Bethesda/Rockville location (12241 Nebel St, North Bethesda, MD 20852). SoldierFit Bethesda opened approximately three years ago in Bethesda, while the North Bethesda/Rockville location opened in 2016.

Soldierfit, founded by Army veteran Danny Farrar and Rockville native/Wootton High School alumnus Dave Posin, offers memberships for group classes, access to exercise equipment, personal training and kids’ classes. In 2007, the company started with boot camps in area parks until it leased brick-and-mortar space in 2010 in Gaithersburg. The gym has additional Montgomery County locations in Clarksburg, Gaithersburg, and Silver Spring. Featured photo courtesy of Google Maps.

Anytime Fitness Has Closed its Rockville Location Permanently

By MCS Staff

Published December 5, 2022 at 6:45PM

Anytime Fitness has closed its Rockville location (9725 Traville Gateway) permanently, according to a representative from the Germantown location. We were told the 24-hour gym closed its doors in late November after over a decade in the location.

Anytime Fitness has additional Montgomery County locations in Germantown (18319 Leaman Farm Dr.) and Kensington (4265 Howard Ave). There is no word on a replacement in the Traville Gateway shopping center. Featured photo courtesy of Google Maps.