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Apna Pizza’s Opening Has Been Delayed

Published June 20, 2022 at 7:37PM

Apna Pizza at 14050 Travilah Rd in Rockville (Travilah area), the former site of Pizza Palace, has announced that due to an electrical issue the restaurant’s opening has been delayed. The new pizzeria recently wrapped up construction and a countdown on the restaurant website said that the restaurant would be opening later this week. The new opening date is now to be determined.

Apna will serve Indian style pizza, and say they will be the first in the area to offer that style. The menu will include items such as tandoori chicken pizza, butter chicken fusion pizza, masala paneer pizza, impossible korma pizza (vegetarian) or a build your own with toppings of your choice and Indian flavor and spices. In addition to pizza, they will serve sides of loaded fries, which they described as “poutine but with an edge”, and wings.

Gaithersburg

Where to Watch Fireworks in Montgomery County This July

By Patrick Herron

Published June 15, 2022 at 11:41AM | Updated June 15, 2022 at 8:06PM

After the COVID-19 pandemic caused cancellations in 2020 and 2021, Independence Day fireworks and celebrations are back in a big way this year. Below is a list of all the MoCo fireworks displays that have been announced:

Sign language interpreter services and other auxiliary aids or services will be provided upon request with as much notice as possible, preferably at least three business days before the event. To request special accommodations, contact a therapeutic recreation specialist at 240-777-6870 or email [email protected].

Restaurants

Lil’ Cakes & Creamery to Open Rockville Location

By Patrick Herron

Published June 11, 2022 at 5:45PM

Lil’ Cakes & Creamery will be opening a new location at 844 Rockville Pike, the former site of Sam’s Cafe & Market, also known as Sam’s Hookah. Sam’s closed permanently at the end of March. Lil’ Cakes expects the new location to open in about 3-4 months.

Lil’ Cakes & Creamery offers a rotating selection of cupcakes and ice cream, as well as macarons, pupcakes, cookies, cookie sandwiches, pushpops, and milkshakes.

Rockville

Rockville Police Arrest Man for Attempted Murder After He Allegedly Shot Family Member in the Head

By Patrick Herron

Published June 11, 2022 at 12:11PM | Updated June 12, 2022 at 10:21AM

Upon arrival officers discovered a 53 year-old female victim who was suffering from a gunshot wound to the head. The victim advised officers that while inside her residence, she was shot by a family member, later identified as Ricardo Ephrian Malcolm. Officers made contact with the suspect who exited the residence without incident and was taken into custody.

The victim was transported to a local trauma center with non-life threatening injuries and is listed in stable condition.

Rockville

18-Year-Old Rockville Man Arrested After Attempted Kidnapping of 4-Year-Old Boy in DC

By Patrick Herron

Published June 9, 2022 at 9:49AM

Emilio Andres Rizo, 18, of Rockville, was arrested on Thursday morning and charged with kidnapping after an incident that occurred Tuesday, June 7, in the 3100 block of M Street in Northwest DC. According to DC police, “This morning, an observant 2D officer spotted the suspect connected to an Attempted Kidnapping case that occurred two days ago. The officer then took him into custody as he stepped off of a Metro bus.”

Per the Metropolitan Police Department: Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Second District announce an arrest has been made in reference to an Attempted Kidnapping offense that occurred on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in the 3100 block of M Street, Northwest.

MoCo Government

Three County Departments to Cohost ‘CDL Job Fair’ on Saturday, June 11

By Patrick Herron

Published June 9, 2022 at 7:52AM

The Executive Office Building is located at 101 Monroe Street in Rockville. The job fair will be held on the lobby level.

At the job fair, attendees will meet knowledgeable staff who will answer questions, discuss CDL permit and license requirements and provide assistance in applying for available positions.

Rockville

Chairs Stolen From Rockville Church After They Were Placed Outside in Memory of Students and Teachers Killed at Uvalde Elementary School

By Patrick Herron

Published June 5, 2022 at 7:01PM | Updated June 5, 2022 at 7:23PM

In response, the church wrote, “Someone stole the chairs, we remember anyway, faithworkshere” and “Chair thief, if you need more let us know, we can share” on its outdoor sign.

Feature photo courtesy of All Set on Facebook.

Rockville

Free Electric Scooter Training June 4 & June 11

By Patrick Herron

Published June 2, 2022 at 11:09AM

Those interested in e-scooters can stop in at any time during the two-hour clinics. The schedule of clinics:

Electric scooters can help bridge the “first-mile/last-mile” gap of public transportation to provide the flexibility to easily get to and from a user’s ultimate destination. Currently, Bird, Lime and Spin participate in the County’s Dockless Vehicle Pilot Program.

Rockville

(Located) Detectives Ask For Assistance in Locating Missing 15-Year-Old From Rockville

By Patrick Herron

Published June 2, 2022 at 10:40AM | Updated June 3, 2022 at 8:04AM

On Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at approximately 6:20 a.m., Jasaira Anahy Ochoa Barrera, age 15, left her residence in the 11500 block of Patapsco Dr. in Rockville.

Jasaira is 5-feet tall and weighs approximately 140 pounds. She has brown eyes and black hair.

MoCo Pride

Council Vice President Evan Glass and County Executive Marc Elrich Kick Off Pride Month with Pride Flag Raising on June 7

By Patrick Herron

Published June 2, 2022 at 9:52AM

What: Pride Month Flag Raising Ceremony.

When: Tuesday, June 7 at 11 a.m.

Rockville

Collision Involving Overturned Vehicle on Rockville Pike

By Patrick Herron

Published June 1, 2022 at 4:00PM | Updated June 1, 2022 at 4:17PM

The incident occurred around 3:20pm on Wednesday afternoon. Rockville City Police and Montgomery County Fire & Rescue are currently on the scene. There are no reported injuries. Feature photo courtesy of Tara O’Connell.

6/1/22 – 3:20 pm – Traffic Collision in the 1100 block of Rockville Pike. Expect delays as some lanes are closed in both directions, no injuries reported. pic.twitter.com/mnaV6iPSr7