Barry Dufek has been appointed as the Rockville City Police Department’s new deputy police chief and officially joined the department on September 29, with a ceremonial swearing-in by the Mayor and Council scheduled in the coming week. Dufek brings 25 years of law enforcement experience, including leadership roles in patrol, investigations, and administration, and most recently served as chief of police in Purcellville, Virginia.
The City of Rockville announced that The Square in Rockville Town Center offers 90 minutes of free parking in three garages, with hourly and daily rates applying thereafter, along with metered street parking options.
CBS’s hit sitcom Ghosts has solidified its place as one of America’s favorite shows, ranking as the 16th most-watched program in the 2024-25 Nielsen ratings with 12.1 million viewers. It was also the 11th most watched network series. While the national success is impressive, the series carries an especially meaningful connection for Montgomery County, as two of its stars are graduates of Rockville’s Thomas S. Wootton High School.
The Pike District Partnership announced the election of Andrew Shulman as its new board president, along with a new executive committee and three additional board members to help guide the organization’s next phase of growth in North Bethesda. (more…)
Rockville City Police are investigating a shooting that occurred late Monday night in the 15100 block of Frederick Road.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services responded to a driver crashing into the Ross store in Federal Plaza, located at 12260 Rockville Pike, on Monday evening.
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 2nd District Investigative Section are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Brandon Lee Smith, a missing 27-year-old autistic male. (more…)
“Coming soon” signage is up for Cold Stone Creamery at 891-H Rockville Pike in Wintergreen Plaza in Rockville.
The City of Rockville is reporting damage to protective equipment around newly planted trees in parks and rights-of-way and is reminding the public not to tamper with tree protections, urging residents to report any incidents to city police. (more…)
Montgomery County Fire and Reacue Services (MCFRS) responded to a single-vehicle rollover crash near 400 N. Stone Street Avenue at Howard Avenue in Rockville on Thursday afternoon.
Miri’s Haven Senior Dog Rescue in Rockville (204 Lawrence Dr.) has officially gone full Swiftie… and it’s all for a good cause.