Last November, we reported that California Fish Grill, a chain with approximately 50 restaurants in California and Arizona, signed on for its first Maryland location at 12238 Rockville Pike in Rockville’s Towne Plaza. We recently let you know that the restaurant is aiming for a fall opening and now we know that a $650K permit was approved for interior construction of the restaurant.
Montgomery County will host a remembrance ceremony and candlelight vigil on Thursday, August 28, in Downtown Rockville to honor lives lost to overdose and raise awareness as part of International Overdose Awareness Day. The event, which includes a resource fair and candle lighting, precedes National Recovery Month in September and highlights the importance of compassion, support, and access to recovery resources.
While Hollywood draws talent from all over the world, Rockville, Maryland, can proudly claim actress Paula Marshall as one of its own. Born and raised in Rockville, Marshall’s local roots are a notable part of her story. A graduate of the now-closed Robert E. Peary High School, she is perhaps best known to a younger generation of viewers for her recent role as Marsha Jacobs, the mother of character Nate Jacobs, on the acclaimed HBO series, Euphoria.
Montgomery County-based Adventist HealthCare hospitals Shady Grove Medical Center and White Oak Medical Center have been recognized by the American Heart Association for their ”commitment to treating patients following the most up-to-date, evidence-based guidelines for stroke and cardiovascular care.”
Spirit Halloween will open a location this year at 1683 Rockville Pike in Congressional Plaza, according to the company’s website. (more…)
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Serenity Rush, a missing 16-year-old. (more…)
Paris Baguette will open its newest Montgomery County location at 4924 St. Elmo Avenue in the Sophia Bethesda Apartments on Friday, August 8. (more…)
A new Dunkin’ location is set to open at 4011 Norbeck Road in Rockville, taking over a space with a long history in the community. The coffee and donut chain will be moving into the space that was previously home to Sassy Cleaners for three decades, joining the shopping center that’s home to Angelo’s Deli and EATHAI (near Big Greek Cafe).
The indoor playground Kids Ground, located at 8010 Gramercy Blvd in Rockville/Derwood, has permanently closed its doors.
According to a new analysis by SmartAsset, Bethesda and Rockville are among the safest suburbs in the United States, ranking #2 and #4 respectively. The study evaluated 360 U.S. suburbs within 45 minutes of a major city, using data on violent crime, property crime, drug overdoses, traffic deaths, and excessive drinking to assess overall safety. (more…)
Bao Bei has announced it will close its ghost kitchen at 11910 Parklawn Drive on August 1, after three years of service. To mark the occasion, the restaurant is offering 30% off your entire order on the Toast app with the code FINALDAYS. A new 1,903-square-foot location is set to open soon at 12055 Rockville Pike in Montrose Crossing (next to the former Honey Pig space), with a grand opening date to be announced soon. (more…)