The Shops at Congressional Village, a prominent shopping center in Rockville, Maryland, is once again making headlines as it becomes available for purchase. The center, which sold for $44 million at auction in 2022 after the previous owner defaulted on a 2019 mortgage, has since undergone a transformation, attracting several new businesses and restaurants.
Governor Wes Moore announced more than $4.6 million in matching grant awards to 91 Maryland nonprofits, local governments, and heritage tourism organizations to support place-based projects that promote economic growth, tourism, and community development across all 23 counties and Baltimore City through the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority. (more…)
The owners of Kiin Imm Thai, a popular and highly rated Thai restaurant that opened its first location in Vienna, VA and has a restaurant in Rockville, MD, will open a second Montgomery County location in Gaithersburg.
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is investigating a July 1 armed robbery at the Montgomery County liquor store at 300 North Washington Street in Rockville and has released surveillance photos of the suspect.
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is investigating the June 14, 2025, homicide of 38-year-old Vincent De Porres Young II, who was found with gunshot wounds in a Rockville apartment. (more…)
The Montgomery County Board of Education has appointed Dr. Joseph Bostic, Jr. as the new principal of Thomas S. Wootton High School, effective July 11, 2025, after serving as the school’s acting principal during the 2024–2025 academic year. (more…)
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Jalia Barber, a missing 17-year-old from Rockville. (more…)
The Dough Roller’s story began in 1980, when founder Bill Gibbs envisioned a family-friendly eatery on the front porch of Ocean City’s Breakers Hotel. Recognizing the appeal of a casual yet inviting atmosphere for visitors, he established the first Dough Roller, laying the groundwork for what would become an Ocean City institution. The restaurant even briefly had a location right here in Montgomery County.
The Rockville Mayor and Council, along with the city’s Environment Commission, presented Environmental Excellence Awards in June to honor local contributions to sustainability. Dawn Samen was recognized for her long-term litter cleanup efforts in Twinbrook, while Ingleside at King Farm was honored for its composting program and environmentally friendly dining practices.
Rockville’s water met or exceeded all federal quality standards in 2024, according to the city’s Annual Drinking Water Quality Report, which also highlights recent plant upgrades and ongoing efforts to improve safety, reliability, and compliance with EPA regulations.
Rockville’s Department of Housing and Community Development is updating the city’s landlord-tenant code, with a draft expected this fall following community outreach and feedback from listening sessions and door-to-door engagement.