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.
Carmen’s Italian Ice, located at 1115 Nelson Street in Rockville, will celebrate National Ice Cream Day on Sunday, July 20, by staying open for 24 hours straight. (more…)
In a recent development on Rockville Pike, Royal Durbar has signed on to take over the space that was most recently home to Damso Korean BBQ at 1319 Rockville Pike in the Woodmont Station shopping center. The space was occupied by Saffron Indian Cuisine before that.
Last month we let you know that Harris Teeter, located at 11845 Old Georgetown Rd. in North Bethesda, is set to close permanently. The store has recently been offering significant discounts (50%) to its customers, and now much of the selection of items is gone (photos below).
An event celebrating what would have been Mattie J.T. Stepanek’s 35th birthday will take place on Thursday, July 17, from 5 to 8 p.m. at World of Beer in Rockville, MD, featuring free entertainment, activities, and a portion of food and drink sales benefiting the Mattie J.T. Stepanek Foundation.