Polestar Washington DC is now open at 15401 Frederick Road in Rockville, the first of Polestar’s electric car dealerships in the DC area.
Polestar is a Swedish automotive brand established in 1996 by Volvo Cars’ partner Flash/Polestar Racing and acquired in 2015 by Volvo, which itself was acquired by Geely in 2010. The Polestar name originates from the STCC Polestar racing team.
After more than four years of operations in Rockville, Saints Row has announced they will be moving to Old Towne Gaithersburg.
The brewery will be taking over the former Brawling Bear production and taproom facilities at 15 Fulks Corner Ave. Brawling Bear ceased operations last year.
Per MCPD:
For Immediate Release: Thursday, October 28, 2021
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services tweeted Tuesday evening that a pedestrian was struck by a train on CSX tracks at E. Gude, just north of Frederick Rd.
The patient is being treated for priority 1 (critical/life threatening) trauma and was taken to the hospital. As of 8pm, train service has resumed.
The Rockville City Police Department has released a traffic statement letting residents know to prepare for an event which could cause possibly widespread traffic delays/backups during the evening rush hour in the area of Mannakee St. & Rt. 355 today (10/26/21) between the hours of 4-7pm.
Per Rockville Police: “Motorists should seek alternate routes to avoid potential traffic jams.”
Pike Kitchen, an Asian food hall that opened in Rockville in October of 2018, has recently announced that it will be closed on Mondays starting November 1st.
A sign at the food hall shows the following:
Federal Realty announced yesterday that Choice Hotels International, Inc. has signed a long-term lease to occupy 105,000 square feet in 915 Meeting Street, a new 276,000-square-foot trophy office building to be constructed at the award-winning mixed-use development of Pike & Rose in North Bethesda, Maryland.
“Pike & Rose has everything employers and employees are looking for in office space today – convenient location with excellent regional access and world-class amenities both inside and outside of the building,” said Wendy Seher, the company’s president of the east coast region. “We are excited to add a company of the caliber of Choice Hotels to the growing list of leading firms that have chosen a Federal Realty office environment to help them attract quality talent and enhance their brands.”
Updated on 10/26/21 at 1:55pm with additional information from The Washington Post
A fifth grade student at Farmland Elementary School has died, according to a letter sent home to the Rockville elementary school community.
10/27 Update: Sean Jones has been located safe and unharmed.
Per MissingKids, Sean Jones of Rockville has been missing since October 21st.
This Saturday, October 30, the Kensington Volunteer Fire Department and the Town of Kensington are hosting a Halloween Movie Night!
This weekend, “Hotel Transylvania” will be shown at dusk in St. Paul Park on the big screen. Costumes are encouraged for all attendees.
Per the City of Rockville:
Baltimore Road will remain closed between Gladstone and Broadwood drives for an estimated additional month, through approximately the end of November, as construction continues to improve safety and access along the road.