Good day Rockville! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
Also on today's calendar: Frederick Ski Swap and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. $25M Wrongful Death Suit Against Former Commanders Players Resolved: Report (patch.com) — Rockville residents are learning that a $25 million wrongful death lawsuit tied to the 2021 crash that killed Olivia Peters of Rockville has been resolved, with a judgment expected against former Commanders player Dehsazor Everett. The case alleged the players and a friend planned to race and drive recklessly in Loudoun County, and a court hearing on the resolution is scheduled for November.
2. Bus Shelter Robbery, Road Rage Gun Incident and Auto Thefts Among Incidents in Weekend Crime Summary (mocoshow.com) — Montgomery County police logged a busy weekend in the 1st District, with several serious incidents in Rockville, including a bus-shelter robbery, shots fired on Piccard Drive, and multiple crimes along Rockville Pike and Upper Rock Circle. Residents can see where weapons arrests, burglaries, and vehicle thefts occurred to stay more aware of activity in their neighborhoods.
3. Weekly Crime Report for Sept. 29 – Oct. 5, 2026 (rockvillemd.gov) — Rockville residents can safely dispose of leftover prescriptions at Rockville City Police Department during DEA Take Back Day on Saturday, October 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The latest weekly crime report also details numerous local arrests, thefts, assaults, vandalism, and vehicle break-ins across Rockville streets like Rockville Pike, Hungerford Drive, and Grand Champion Drive.
4. Five out of 12 reported Q3 closings due to retirements (furnituretoday.com) — A long-running Rockville furniture store, Furniture & Rug Depot, is closing after 30 years because it lost its lease, and is holding a final sale with discounts up to 75% and no set closing date yet. The piece also notes several other furniture retailers nationwide shutting down, many due to owner retirements and shifting retail conditions.
5. Black Lion Cafe plans to open College Park location this December (dbknews.com) — A familiar name for Rockville coffee lovers, Black Lion Café is expanding from its original Rockville shop and Silver Spring location to open a new café in College Park this December. The Ethiopian coffee spot will bring its handpicked, weekly roasted beans, simple food menu, and study-friendly seating to University of Maryland students while continuing to serve customers at its Rockville location.
Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
Want to see your event featured? Click here!
Other local events
Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Rockville PatchAM possible:
Click here to show your appreciation! 💚
Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Ok Rockville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!
We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.
Sign up for free local newsletters and alerts for the
Rockville Patch
Patch.com is the nationwide leader in hyperlocal news.
Visit Patch.com to find your town today.