The City of Rockville has announced that it earned a perfect score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign’s 13th annual Municipal Equality Index, reflecting its commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusivity through nondiscrimination laws, workplace policies, law enforcement, and community services.
Earlier today, we reported that the City of Gaithersburg had also received a 100 score on the 2024 Municipal Equality Index.
Montgomery County officials and partners broke ground on The Chimes at North Bethesda, a planned $86 million development featuring 163 environmentally sustainable rental units, scheduled for completion in 2026. The project, which includes units for households earning up to 80% of the Area Median Income, is supported by public and private funding and aims to address the demand for affordable housing in the area. (more…)
Bark Social, the dog park/bar/coffee shop combo that opened its first location in Pike & Rose back in February 2021 and has opened five total locations as far as Philadelphia, has announced an immediate closure effective today (Thursday, November 21st). The full message can be seen below:
Arby’s closed its last Montgomery County location at 11710 Rockville Pike in North Bethesda back in May of 2021. McDonald’s will be its replacement and a permit valued at $1.15 million was issued earlier this fall. Construction has now begun.
Comstock Holding Companies announced today that it is partnering with SCG Development Holdings to form a joint venture that will develop an affordable housing project located on land currently owned by Comstock at 41 Maryland Avenue in Rockville, MD.
Back in September we let you know that L&L Hawaiian Barbecue will open its first Maryland location right here in Montgomery County at 785 Rockville Pike, Suite G, in the Ritchie Center (Rockville). The restaurant will take over the space formerly occupied by Superbowl Noodle House, which permanently closed in March. Now we know the restaurant plans to open in January 2025 or sooner, according to the restaurant.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a vehicle fire on Tuesday, November 19, around 9 p.m. in Rockville. (more…)
A 13-year-old boy has been charged with two commercial burglaries in Rockville, committed alongside an 11 and 12-year-old, after the trio was caught with stolen property from Superior Auto Service and RMA Transportation in Rockville.
Pike & Rose is hosting a “Santa Crawl” on Saturday, December 14th from 2pm until 10pm. “Tis the Season! Kick off the holidays at North Bethesda’s Santa Crawl at Pike & Rose with games, music and specials for all to enjoy.”
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation will host an in-person meeting on Dec. 5 at Rosemary Hills Elementary School to present walkability study findings for Rosemary Hills and Rock Creek Forest elementary schools, discussing sidewalk and safety needs to improve walking and biking routes for students. (more…)
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) has announced that due to crane work on Monroe Street in Rockville, Ride On bus routes 46, 47, 54, and 56 will experience detours on Saturday, Nov. 23. Details of the detours can be found below, courtesy MCDOT: (more…)