The Rockville City Police Department will host its 2025 open house on Saturday, September 6, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 2 W. Montgomery Ave., offering free, family-friendly activities, station tours, demonstrations, and interactive displays, with a rain date set for Sunday, September 14. (more…)
North Bethesda’s PIKEtoberfest will take place on Sunday, October 5, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Pike & Rose (11580 Grand Park Avenue). The free community event will feature live music, entertainment, and a variety of activities for all ages. (more…)
The long-awaited transformation of the former Rockshire Village Center is officially underway, with demolition nearing completion as EYA, a Bethesda-based real estate development firm, prepares to break ground on a new mixed-use neighborhood. The 7.3-acre site, which has been vacant for years, is set to be reimagined as a pedestrian-friendly community featuring a mix of new homes, retail space, and public amenities.
The public is invited to attend the BiteMe Charity Festal, a special event presented by IVEA in support of the Maryland Food Bank. This free-admission festival promises a day of cultural celebration and community giving, with all profits dedicated to fighting hunger.
Smoothie King has announced the launch of its first-ever food menu, called “Power Eats.” The menu is now be available at over 1,200 locations across the U.S., including local locations in Bethesda, Germantown, Rockville, and Olney. (more…)
The City of Rockville government has announced the following closures for Monday, September 1 in observance of Labor Day. (more…)
The Advisory Commission on Policing will hold a public forum on Monday, September 8, at 6:30 p.m. at the Montgomery County Council Office Building (100 Maryland Ave) in Rockville to present its current and future work and gather community feedback on the future of public safety in the county. (more…)
School of Rock is opening a new location at the Talbott Center at 1043 Rockville Pike in Rockville, next to the Kielbasa Factory, aiming to “put the ROCK in Rockville.” (more…)
Two Maryland Thai restaurants (both in Montgomery County) earned a spot on Eater DC’s most list of “The Best Thai Restaurants in D.C.” While there are many wonderful Thai restaurants in the county, the publication’s recognition highlights the vibrant and authentic flavors available at these two restaurants just outside the nation’s capital.
In a state celebrated for its diverse culinary scene, one restaurant stands out as the sole recipient of a prestigious international honor for Italian cuisine. Il Pizzico, a long-standing Italian eatery at 15209 Frederick Rd. in Rockville, Maryland, previously earned a “forchetta” (or fork) from Gambero Rosso, a renowned Italian food and wine magazine. A video of the experience is available below.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded around 4:03 p.m. on Saturday to a townhouse fire in the 1500 block of Templeton Place in Rockville. (more…)