Update on Hobby Lobby in Gaithersburg

The Tyvek is off the facade at what will soon be Montgomery County's first Hobby Lobby store at 15750 Shady Grove Road on the border of Gaithersburg with Rockville. In its place are red brick and concrete facade treatments. Glass has also been installed, but the new vestibule lobby makes it difficult to see the interior at the moment. The store is scheduled to open on June 1, ten months after I broke the news that MoCo was finally going to get a Hobby Lobby. Let's hope Olive Garden, Texas Roadhouse, Cracker Barrel, and Waffle House can break through the truly-weird Montgomery County Council's obstacles next!

Clarksburg native Xavier Holmes signs with New England Patriots

Clarksburg native Xavier Holmes has signed a rookie contract with the New England Patriots, he announced on social media today. The defensive end was a standout in his final college season with the James Madison University Dukes, for whom he ranked second in sacks and tackles-for-loss. "New England...X is comin!!" Holmes posted on X this afternoon. Another familiar face from Montgomery County advances to the pro leagues!

Photo courtesy Exclusive Sports Group

Aggravated assault at Safeway in Germantown

Montgomery County police responded to a report of shoplifting and aggravated assault at the Safeway store at 19718 Germantown Road on April 29, 2026. The incident was reported at 3:48 PM that afternoon. According to police, the suspect stole merchandise and then brandished a knife outside the store. Police describe the suspect only as a Black male of unknown age. If you have any information about this incident, call police at (301) 279-8000.

Montgomery County government liquor store burglarized in Clarksburg

Montgomery County's six-year crime wave has been being felt by Montgomery County government itself this week, with government property falling victim to the pro-criminal policies of its own elected officials. A County government vehicle was stolen last weekend in Silver Spring. At 12:00 AM yesterday, the Montgomery County government liquor store at 12051 Chestnut Branch Way at the Clarksburg Village Center was burglarized. Officers responding to the scene found evidence of forced entry at the store. When you think about the County Council support for defunding the police, lightweight prosecution on lesser charges, and short or no jail terms...and then realize that you, the taxpayer, will pay to repair the damage to the store and any lost merchandise... Heckuva job, Brownie!

Assault at Roberto Clemente MS in Germantown

Montgomery County police were called to a school in Germantown yesterday, May 5, 2026, after someone reported having been assaulted there. The assault was reported at Roberto Clemente Middle School at 3:27 PM Tuesday. Roberto Clemente MS is located at 18808 Waring Station Road. 

Armed robbery in broad daylight in Montgomery Village

Montgomery County police responded to a report of an armed robbery in Montgomery Village yesterday afternoon, May 4, 2026. The robbery was reported at the intersection of Montgomery Village Avenue and Wightman Road at 3:52 PM Monday. According to police, two suspects attempted to take property from the victim. When the victim resisted, one of the suspects pulled out a knife and threatened him. 

The two suspects then attempted to escape by boarding a Ride On bus. However, the bus was stopped and not immediately departing. The botched escape gave police time to catch up and arrest the two suspects.

Ransacking thieves hit jackpot in Gaithersburg parking garage

Montgomery County police responded to a report of a stolen vehicle inside a parking garage in Gaithersburg yesterday morning, May 3, 2026. Police reviewed surveillance camera footage from a parking garage in the 10100 block of Washingtonian Boulevard, and saw two suspects breaking into and ransacking cars for any valuables between 4:00 AM and 4:21 AM. When the suspects found one of the vehicles' owners had left the keys inside, they proceeded to start the car and steal it. Police have not released images of the suspects as of this writing.