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HomeSense Announces Opening Date in Rockville

Published May 17, 2022 at 7:27AM

Last week we reported that signage was up at the upcoming Homesense at 12013 Rockville Pike in Rockville, the former site of A.C. Moore. Now we know the discount home furnishing store will be opening on Thursday, June 16th, according to the Homesense website. The store will be open from 8am until 10pm on opening day.

Homesense is owned by the same company that owns HomeGoods, Marshalls, and TJ Maxx. Cosmopolitan magazine describes Homesense as “HomeGoods on steroids.” The chain sells furniture, rugs, lighting, kitchenware, home décor, and books.

J.Crew Factory Now Open in Congressional Plaza

By MCS Staff

Published May 16, 2022 at 2:04PM

Back in January we let you know that Loft was closing its Congressional Plaza location in Rockville and that J.Crew Factory would be its replacement at 1637 Rockville Pike. The clothing store is now open. Prior to its opening, a Federal Realty Representative told us that they are “excited to welcome yet another favorite brand to Congressional Plaza. J.Crew will join a robust retail line-up including most recent additions Athleta and Lands’ End. J.Crew is expected to open in summer 2022, and will be located between Ulta Beauty and Appalachian Springs.”

The J.Crew Group filed for bankruptcy in 2020 after a few years of struggles and being further battered by coronavirus store shutdowns. The company emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy in September with Anchorage Capital Group, L.L.C. as its majority owner. As of last year, the New York-based J. Crew Group operates 161 J. Crew retail stores, 144 Madewell stores, and 168 J.Crew Factory stores in the United States as well as websites for each brand. J.Crew has an existing location in Montgomery Mall and a J.Crew Factory location at the Clarksburg outlets.

Signage up at Homesense in Rockville

By Patrick Herron

Published May 15, 2022 at 5:39PM | Updated May 15, 2022 at 8:19PM

Signage up at the upcoming Homesense at 12013 Rockville Pike in Rockville, the former site of A.C. Moore. Homesense is owned by the same company that owns HomeGoods, Marshalls, and TJ Maxx. Cosmopolitan magazine describes Homesense as “HomeGoods on steroids.” The chain sells furniture, rugs, lighting, kitchenware, home décor, and books.

According to it’s website, “We travel the world to bring savvy home curators an ever-changing selection and exceptional savings for every corner of their home,” and “explore a new home décor store with aisles of unexpected finds, and an ever-changing selection of famous brands and global discoveries—all with genuine value. Homesense is part of the HomeGoods family.” No opening date has been announced.

Friday Evening Collision Sends Several to the Hospital with Non-Life-Threatening Injuries

By MCS Staff

Published May 14, 2022 at 7:24AM

A collision closed Maryland Ave at W. Argyle St in Rockville on Friday evening at approximately 5:45. Several people were transported to local hospital with non-life threatening injuries, according to Rockville Police. Maryland Ave reopened a few hours later. No word on the cause of the accident.

Traffic Alert – 5/13/22, 5:45pm – Maryland Ave is temporarily shut down at W. Argyle St due to a traffic collision. Several transported to local hospital with non-life threatening injuries. pic.twitter.com/5HtmwkQMPS

Update on HalfSmoke in Rockville Town Square

By Patrick Herron

Published May 13, 2022 at 4:56PM | Updated May 13, 2022 at 9:59PM

HalfSmoke at 36A Maryland Ave. in the Rockville Town Center is expected to open in about three months. Representatives from the restaurant told us that construction and supply chain issues have been the cause for the delay, and that they were originally planning to be open last year. The new Rockville location will take over the spot that was previously home to Pandora, American Tap Room, and Austin Grill. According to the Washington Business Journal, “the 50-employee Rockville location will be 6,000 square feet with 150 seats inside under normal capacity and seating for 30 outside. Baltimore will have 4,000 square feet, with 80 seats inside and 40 outside, and 30 employees.”

HalfSmoke was the first restaurant of its kind to serve gourmet sausages via an assembly line format. Its sausages and toppings can be fully customized to create over 50,000 variations. The HalfSmoke menu also features craft beer, mac and cheese balls, tater tots, milkshakes, funnel cakes, wine, cocktails, and more. Earlier this week we reported that the upcoming HalfSmoke location in Montgomery Mall is scheduled to open in “about four weeks.” HalfSmoke will be located in a kiosk in the food terrace that was the former home of Coldstone Creamery and more recently Gelato Galaxy. This will be the first restaurant/bar in the food court to serve alcohol. The menu will consist of the best selling sausages and sides from their DC location, as well as boozy milkshakes and a funnel cake bar.

Hello Betty Opens 40-Foot Boat Bar (Pike & Rose)

By MCS Staff

Published May 13, 2022 at 9:28AM

A few months ago, a mysterious boat was seen in Pike & Rose being lifted by crane into Canopy. Hello Betty confirmed that this boat will be part of their restaurant’s decor. The restaurant opened last month inside of Canopy by Hilton in Pike & Rose, replacing the Canopy Central Cafe– the restaurant that was there previously. Now, it’s 40-foot boat bar is also open for business.

🛥️ Our 40-foot deadrise boat bar is NOW OPEN! 🛥️

Trammell Crow Company Announces Plans for a Life Sciences Campus at Belward Farm

By MCS Staff

Published May 12, 2022 at 7:35PM

The Labs at Belward, located at the Belward Campus of The Johns Hopkins University, will Initially Provide 757,000 SF of Trophy Lab and R&D Facilities and Community Serving Amenities

Trammell Crow Company (TCC), a global commercial real estate developer, today unveiled plans to develop The Labs at Belward, a world-class life science campus, in the Shady Grove area of Montgomery County, Md. The Labs at Belward, located at the Belward Campus of The Johns Hopkins University, will initially include 757,000 square feet of trophy lab and research and discovery space across three buildings. The project has the potential to grow to approximately 1.6 million square feet across seven buildings. Construction of the initial 757,000 square feet will begin June 2023 and is slated to be completed in early 2025 (rendering below).

Evoluxxy to Give Away $1,000 Louis Vuitton Gift Card at Grand Opening of New Location

By MCS Staff

Published May 12, 2022 at 4:06PM

Evoluxxy, a women’s clothing store that originally opened in Pike & Rose in February 2020, will be having its grand reopening at its new location in Pike & Rose on Saturday, May 28th. Evoluxxy took over the old Fransesca’s location in Pike & Rose, opening just weeks before all of the Covid-19 closures. The clothing store has moved down the street and will be located at 11804 Grand Park Ave going forward.

During it’s Grand Opening celebration, Evoluxxy will give away a store gift card via raffle every morning, a $1,000 Louis Vuitton gift card, and one raffle ticket with every purchase over $200.

Flyover of What Woodward High School Will Look Like Upon Completion of Construction

By MCS Staff

Published May 12, 2022 at 8:00AM

MCPS has released a “flyover” of what Charles W. Woodward High School will look like upon its completion (video available below). The school originally opened in 1966. Two decades later, in 1987, its students were merged into Walter Johnson High School. Woodward and Walter Johnson High Schools had the same diminished enrollment levels, but MCPS decided to preserve Walter Johnson given the schools larger capacity.

After a brief period as a holding school while Springbrook High was being renovated, the building was used to house Tilden Middle School while that school’s facility began a major renovation project. Tilden relocated to its new building during the summer of 2020.

WMATA Asks For Improvements Around Grassy Area Near White Flint Metro Station

By MCS Staff

Published May 11, 2022 at 5:35PM

WMATA has asked LCOR to do the following improvements on Parcel B in the grassy area between Harris Teeter and Rockville Pike. Per Amy Ginsburg of Friends of White Flint, the following has been requested:

In 28 months, when this project is completed, Parcel B will be used as a public green for events, such as outdoor fitness classes, outdoor concerts, and other fun community gatherings. Last December, Metro approved a name change for the metro station. It will be renamed “North Bethesda” Metro Station in the near future.

Saffron Indian Cuisine in Rockville has Closed Permanently

By MCS Staff

Published May 11, 2022 at 7:28AM

Saffron Indian Cuisine has closed permanently. The restaurant’s Google and Facebook page list the restaurant as “Permanently Closed.” Saffron was located at 1321 C, Rockville Pike, in Rockville’s Woodmont Station (the shopping center that is also home to Ledo Pizza). According to LoopNet, the 3,210 SF that was home to Saffron until last week is now available to lease with restaurant equipment in place.

The restaurant opened in 2014 and gained popularity in Rockville, often participating in local events like Taste of Rockville/Hometown Holidays and other food festivals.