Most of the Rockville grocery store excitement at the moment is focused on the June 25 opening of Wegmans on Rockville Pike. But those living closer to “The Square,” a.k.a. Rockville Town Square, are eagerly awaiting the opening of Trader Joe’s at 225 N. Washington Street. This is one of 21 new Trader Joe’s stores … Read more
The economic development broken record played the same tune yet again in the Washington, D.C. region last month. Virginia destroyed Maryland in job creation once again, adding more than twice as many jobs in March 2025, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Maryland added 2,300 jobs, while Virginia added 5,900 jobs. March’s job … Read more
Threats to the local ecosystem aren’t exactly comedy material. But when Montgomery County satirical publication Montgonion branched out into civic activism recently, it found some readers were having a hard time taking it seriously. After tackling a litter problem in Glenmont, the Montgonion staff turned its attention to the 15100 block of Southlawn Lane in … Read more
Ace Hardware is opening a new location in Rockville. It will be at 835 Rockville Pike at Wintergreen Plaza. That was most recently home to Gold’s Gym, so it is a sizeable space. When it opens, this will be the only Ace Hardware store in Rockville.
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich has declared his intention to veto a bill recently passed by the Montgomery County Council, which would exempt new residential developments from property taxes for 20 years, if they provide at least 17.5% affordable units and are converted from – or replace – existing office buildings. The legislation would apply … Read more