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. Now we know that the restaurant plans to open this fall– with a goal to open by the first week of November.
Purple Narwhal, located at 326-B N. Stonestreet Ave. in Rockville, closed its storefront on June 21, 2025. (more…)
Royal Cut Kings, a well-known barbershop from Gaithersburg’s Kentlands neighborhood, has opened its latest venture, Tapers & Tequila, located at 16821 Crabbs Branch Way in the Derwood/Gaithersburg/Rockville area.
The annual Drive for Supplies distribution event is set to take place at Parkland Middle School (4610 W Frankfort Dr. Rockville, MD) on Thursday, July 24, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., or while supplies last. This event offers families the opportunity to pick up new and gently used school supplies.
The supplies have been collected and donated by Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) students and staff as they cleaned out lockers, desks, and closets at the end of the school year. The event is hosted by the Division of Sustainability and Compliance.
EYA, a Bethesda-based real estate development firm, has closed on the former Rockshire Village Center site in Rockville, marking a key step in its plan to redevelop the long-vacant 7.3-acre property into a mixed-use neighborhood featuring 60 homes, 5,200 square feet of retail space, and community-focused amenities.
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is investigating an armed robbery that occurred on July 14, 2025, at a 7-Eleven on Rollins Avenue in Rockville and has released surveillance images of two suspects, asking the public for assistance in identifying them.
Eater DC recently unveiled its list of “The Best Bakeries Around D.C.,” featuring standout destinations for “extra-crusty levain, flaky croissants, brioche doughnuts, baklava, cupcakes, French baguettes, and everything in between.” Among the bakeries recognized, Fresh Baguette and Boulangerie Christophe, which have locations in Maryland, were highlighted. However, only one bakery on the list originated in Maryland.
National Ice Cream Day is this Sunday, July 20, and several local shops are offering fun promotions, freebies, and limited-time treats to help you celebrate. Here’s where you can enjoy sweet deals across Montgomery County: (more…)
The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is offering free back-to-school vaccinations for children in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade who live in the County and are missing required immunizations. Vaccines are available by appointment at multiple clinic locations through the end of September to help students meet state vaccination requirements for the 2025–2026 school year. (more…)
Hill ASC Inc., doing business as Hill Associates, of Rockville, Maryland, agreed to pay at least $14.75 million to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act in connection with a General Services Administration (GSA) contract for information technology services.
Montgomery College’s MBI Cafe internship program will host its culminating event on Wednesday, July 16, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Student Services building lobby on the Rockville campus. The event marks the final project for students participating in the Summer RISE internship, who have spent several weeks learning about socially responsible business practices through the MBI Cafe’s “Triple Bottom Line” approach, which emphasizes profit, people, and planet.