Rockville

Published September 11, 2025 at 11:59AM

Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) 2nd District officers responded to a reported person with a gun on Old Georgetown Road, prompting Northwood High School in Rockville to go into secure status on Thursday morning. (more…)

Guide to Rocktobierfest 2025: Music, Beer, Food, and More in Rockville

Published September 11, 2025 at 11:20AM

Courtesy City of Rockville

The City of Rockville’s Rocktobierfest returns on Saturday, September 27th from 11am-5pm. (more…)

Wild Birds Unlimited to Open First Montgomery County Location

Published September 10, 2025 at 4:56PM

Different store, Courtesy Wild Birds Unlimited

Wild Birds Unlimited, a popular nature specialty retail store, is preparing to open its first location in Montgomery County. The store will be located at 9735 Traville Gateway Drive in Rockville, taking over the space that was home to My Best Friend’s Closet for nearly a decade before it closed a couple of years ago.

Beloved Maryland Restaurant That Closed in 2020 To Open New Restaurant on September 18th

Published September 10, 2025 at 12:21PM

Courtesy AYSE Meze Facebook page

Fans of Mediterranean cuisine can finally mark their calendars, AYSE Meze Lounge will officially open its doors in Rockville’s King Farm neighborhood on Thursday, September 18th.

Police Respond to Report of Shots Fired in Rockville Tuesday Evening

Published September 9, 2025 at 7:35PM

12500 block of Veirs Mill Rd, courtesy Google Maps

The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) shared at 7:11pm on Tuesday evening that officers were dispatched to the report of shots fired on Veirs Mill Rd in Rockville.

Pinstripes Files for Bankruptcy, Pike & Rose Location to Remain Open

Published September 9, 2025 at 7:18PM

Pinstripes at 11920 Grand Park Ave. in North Bethesda’s Pike & Rose, officially referred to by the company as “Pinstripes Bethesda,” will continue operating as normal despite its parent company, Pinstripes Holdings, Inc., filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection this week.

Remembering Tower Records

Published September 9, 2025 at 1:35PM

After filing for bankruptcy in 2004 following the decline of physical album sales and the rise of digital music, Tower Records closed its Rockville location shortly after the 2006 holiday shopping season. (more…)

Shilla Bakery Closes After Almost 20 Years

Published September 8, 2025 at 10:09AM

Courtesy Google Maps

Shilla Bakery has closed its Rockville store at 2098 Veirs Mill Rd in the Twinbrook Center, according to multiple confirmations from customers.

King Farm Farmstead Revitalization Moves Forward; Draft Plan Coming Sept. 29

Published September 7, 2025 at 9:06PM

Rockville is moving forward with plans to revitalize the historic King Farm Farmstead, with a draft master plan set to be presented at a September 29 work session, focusing on adaptive reuse, historical preservation, and potential community uses such as event spaces, markets, art studios, and recreational programming. (more…)

City of Rockville Offering $1.5M in Grants for Local Nonprofits

Published September 7, 2025 at 2:00PM

The City of Rockville is offering $1.5 million in funding through its Fiscal Year 2027 Community Services and Enrichment Grant Program for local nonprofit organizations, with applications opening Monday, Sept. 8 and closing Friday, Oct. 17.