The Westfield Montgomery mall parking garage collapse drew emotional reaction on Twitter.
The parking garage collapse at Westfield Montgomery mall on Thursday upset local residents, who took to Twitter to share their feelings:
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The surviving man was flown by helicopter to a trauma treatment center in Baltimore.
One man died and another was severely injured in the collapse of a portion of a parking garage under construction at the Westfield Montgomery mall Thursday afternoon, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service officials said. The 50,000- to 55,000-pound slab collapsed on a ramp between the second and third levels of the garage near the Macy's department store, said Assistant Chief Scott Graham, a fire and rescue spokesman. The survivor was trapped for four hours before rescuers could free him, Graham said. He was flown by helicopter to the University of Maryland R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore. He was alert and communicating with rescue and medical staff, Graham said. Both men are believed to be construction workers, and …
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The Churchill Observer reports on the food court upgrades at the mall.
A former employee of a Georgia Nordstrom was involved in a plot to fraudulently return items to the store, according to Montgomery County police.
Montgomery County police have arrested three Baltimore residents they say were involved in a plot to fraudulently return items to the Sunglass Hut and the Nordstrom in the Westfield Montgomery Mall. Police beleive the group is responsible for more than 30 fraudulent transactions at the Bethesda Nordstrom in 2012. One of the suspects is a former employee at a Georgia Nordstrom, and police say they believe he may have used his inside knowledge of the store's return policies to aid in the fraudulent transactions. On April 3, Montgomery County police arrested Charmaine Rogers, 38, of the 2300 block of North Pulaski Street in Baltimore; Antwine Finch, 31, of the 5000 block of Clifton Avenue in Baltimore; and Kenyon Saunders, 24, of the 5000 …
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The fast-casual Mediterranean chain recently opened a new location in the Westlake Crossing shopping center.
There's been a lot of buzz surrounding the opening of Roti Mediterranean Grill in the Westlake Crossing Shopping Center. Diners were offered a sneak peek and free food of the highly-anticipated new eatery before it opened its doors March 9. Patch recently stopped by to snap some pics and check out the chain's new digs at 10321 Westlake Drive. Similar to Bethesda Row's Cava or Chipotle, diners walk up to a counter to order, where they can customize their meal as they watch it being prepared. Diners start by choosing a sandwich, rice plate or salad, and then add a choice of meat, falafel or veggies and top it off with sides and sauces like tahini or red pepper aioli. Roti also serves up kabob plates, a Mediterranean chopped chicken salad and…
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Four men threatened a male victim with a handgun near a mall stairwell on Feb. 21, according to a police spokeswoman.
An armed robbery at the Westfield Montgomery Mall on Feb. 21 may have been drug-related, according to Mongomery County police. Four men threatened another man with a handgun near a mall stairwell, according to police spokeswoman Angela Cruz. The robbery, which happened around 7:30 p.m., did not happen inside a store, Cruz said. The men stole property from the victim, according to a recent crime summary.
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Four men threatened a male victim with a handgun near a mall stairwell Feb. 21, according to a police spokeswoman.
An armed robbery at the Westfield Montgomery Mall Feb. 21 may have been drug-related, according to Mongomery County police. Four men threatened another man with a handgun near a mall stairwell, according to police spokeswoman Angela Cruz. The robbery, which happened around 7:30 p.m., did not happen inside a store, Cruz said. The men stole property from the victim, according to a recent crime summary.
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The Eric Alexander Salon has opened its doors, and a big name in the Washington, DC hair scene is set to style.
Local celebrity stylist Moses is signed on to the newly-opened Eric Alexander salon in the Westfield Montgomery Mall, according to a Westfield spokeswoman. A master stylist and color specialist, Moses has been hailed as the "most creative and innovative stylist in the Metro area." He'll be styling hair at the new salon, which features a hair color and design studio and a dry bar for blowouts. The 2100-square-foot salon will also boast services including microdermabrasion, chemical peels, waxing, massage and make-up services. Eric Alexander is owned by businesswoman Sharon Nagia. “I wanted to revolutionize the very essence of the stereotypical hair salon beauty experienced here in DC Metro area," Nagia said in a statement. "We wanted not …
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Sign up for a seating Thursday or Friday at the new eatery as part of a training event for staff.
Roti Mediterranean Grill will open its 17th location in Bethesda near Montgomery Mall at 10327 Westlake Drive March 9, but before the eatery opens its doors, you can sign up for a sneak peek and a free meal. The fast casual restaurant will feature Mediterranean cuisine including fire-roasted meats, salads, sandwiches and traditional side dishes including falafel, hummus, cous cous and a variety of gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan options. As part of a training event for the staff, residents can sign up for a lunch or dinner seating this Thursday or Friday. If you snag a seat, you can enjoy a free sandwich, salad, or mediterranean plate and check out the restaurant before its grand opening. Sign up for the seatings online. You can also …
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Hoamgar and women's shop Free People will take over the former American Apparel space in May.
A women's fashion boutique chain based in Asia is set to open its doors at the Westfield Montgomery Mall in May. Hoamgar, which sells women's apparel in cities including Beijing, China, and Singapore, Taiwan, will take over the space formerly occupied by the recently-closed American Apparel near the mall's Nordstrom entrance. While it's not clear why the hipster fashion hub closed its doors, Hoamgar will likely be a more sophisticated replacement. The line doesn't appear to have a US-based website, but the Marina Bay Sands shopping center in Singapore describes the clothing as "fresh, elegant yet casual style, ideal for the professional woman." An announcement at its future Westfield location calls the line "exclusive high fashion." Next …
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10:17 pm on Wednesday, April 10, 2013
American Apparel opened in what I think is the old Penn Camera store. I was there last week more ›
Joe Thomas
3:00 pm on Friday, May 24, 2013
For God's sake it was not a "parking garage collapse". One small layer shifted out of place. Yes there was a fatality but it was not a parking garage collapse. Typical media hype. more ›