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Rockville Police Arrests Two for Illegal Ghost Guns

Published January 21, 2022 at 6:07PM

Per RCPD:

On January 20, 2022 around 8:00 p.m. RCPD officers were patrolling in the 700 block of Monroe Street and conducted a traffic stop. During the course of the stop, officers located a loaded semi-automatic handgun in the vehicle. Officers also located a second loaded semi-automatic handgun in the waistband of the passenger’s pants. An inspection of both handguns revealed them to be “ghost guns” with no serial numbers and equipped with extended magazines. Ghost guns are unserialized and untraceable firearms that can be bought online as a kit and assembled by the purchaser.

Many Questions Remain Unanswered After Teen’s Death in Rockville

By Cordell Pugh

Published January 20, 2022 at 4:21PM

Courtesy Montgomery College

Many questions remain unanswered after a teen suddenly died while walking at Montgomery College’s Rockville Campus Sunday night.

Around 10:30PM Sunday Night, members of the Rockville Volunteer Fire Department, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service, and Montgomery County Police responded to Montgomery College’s Rockville Campus (51 Mannakee Street). Responders found 1 teen critically injured and 1 EMS Provider was also injured on scene.

Lapu Lapu (Upcoming Kentlands Restaurant) Pop-Up This Sunday, January 23

By MCS Staff

Published January 20, 2022 at 3:55PM

Earlier this week we let you know that construction started at Lapu Lapu, the sister restaurant of popular Rockville/North Bethesda/Kensington restaurant Kuya Ja’s Lechon Belly.

The restaurant recently announced a pop-up that’ll allow you to sample the breakfast sandwiches that’ll be served at the upcoming restaurant. It will take place this Sunday, January 23 from 11am until 3pm at Kuya Ja’s (5268-H Nicholson Lane) for takeout or delivery, as dine-in is not currently being offered.

Rockville-Based 3CLogic and ServiceNow Together Win Runner-up in Constellation Research 2021 Enterprise Awards

By MCS Staff

Published January 20, 2022 at 1:22PM

Rockville-based 3CLogic transforms cloud platforms or CRMs by integrating voice with existing digital channels. Its innovative solutions extend CRM and data platform capabilities for Global 2000 firms by enabling advanced and scalable features such as optimized self-service experiences, virtual and live agent interactions, and conversational analytics.

Earlier this week 3cLogic announced that it was selected as runner-up for “Best Partnership” in this year’s Constellation Research Enterprise Awards.

Rockville-Based Standard Solar Acquires More Community Solar in Maryland, Unlocks Access to Clean Energy for Hundreds of Subscribers

By MCS Staff

Published January 20, 2022 at 11:07AM

Building on 17 years of sustainable growth and in-house and tax equity investment capital, Rockville-based Standard Solar is a national leader in the development, funding and long-term ownership and operation of commercial and community solar assets. Recognized as an established financial partner with immediate, deep resources, the company owns and operates more than 250 megawatts of solar across the United States.

Yesterday the company announced that it had acquired more community solar in the state of Maryland. Details available in the press release below:

Mr. Smoothie in Rockville Town Square is Permanently Closed

By MCS Staff

Published January 18, 2022 at 10:42AM

Mr. Smoothie, located at 33 Maryland Ave G in Rockville Town Square, has closed permanently according to Google. The phone number has also been disconnected.

Mr. Smoothie, a smoothie and frozen yogurt bar chain, has most of its locations in New York with additional locations in Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and North Carolina.

Bethesda Bagels in Fallsgrove to Open This Friday, January 21

By Patrick Herron

Published January 17, 2022 at 3:33PM

Bethesda Bagels at 14929-D Shady Grove Rd in Rockville, the former site of GameStop, is scheduled to open this Friday, January 21.

The family-owned business started in 1982 and is known for its New York style bagels.

Yirasai Sushi Aims to Open in Park Potomac Next Month

By MCS Staff

Published January 17, 2022 at 10:41AM

Back in August, we let you know that Yirasai Sushi would be moving from its Westbard location in Bethesda to Park Potomac (12525 Park Potomac Ave Building G), following a conversation with restaurant management.

From August: “Earlier today we spoke with a manager at Yirasai Sushi, located at 5110 Ridgefield Road in the Westwood Shipping Center in Bethesda, who told us that the tentative plan is to close to the current location later this year as they prepare to move in to the old Elevation Burger spot in Park Potomac that became available last month.”

City of Rockville Adopts Climate Action Plan

By Patrick Herron

Published January 15, 2022 at 6:20PM

Per the City of Rockville:

Rockville joined the ranks of hundreds of U.S. cities on Jan. 10 as the Mayor and Council approved the city’s first plan for addressing climate change.

El Mercat Bar De Tapas (Rockville Town Square) To Hold Opening Event

By MCS Staff

Published January 13, 2022 at 8:21PM

This past summer we let you know that El Mercat Bar De Tapas will be taking over the spot that was most recently home to Gumbo Ya Ya, at 101 Gibbs Street Unit C in Rockville Town Square.

Now we know the restaurant will hold a special friends & family dinner where guests can purchase $75 tickets to the event.

Lane Bess of Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin Space Shuttle Flight Joins Rockville’s Sepio as Chairman of the Board

By MCS Staff

Published January 13, 2022 at 5:58PM | Updated January 15, 2022 at 6:06PM

Leading Hardware Cybersecurity Solution Provider Welcomes Acclaimed Former CEO of Zscaler and Palo Alto Networks

Last month Lane Bess spent 11 minutes of his morning in space aboard Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin space shuttle. Although he was in sub-orbital space for just a few minutes, Bess described the experience as life changing in an interview with the Miami Herald.