Bethesda

Bethesda continues to see a wave of new businesses opening their doors while several highly anticipated concepts move closer to opening. From restaurants and fitness centers to retail and dessert destinations, here’s a look at what’s new and what’s coming soon in and around downtown Bethesda.

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Business

A 326-unit apartment community in White Oak is being preserved as mixed-income affordable housing through a $79.4 million acquisition announced by Donaldson Impact Investments, in partnership with New York Life Investment Management and nonprofit developer Housing Initiative Partnership (HIP).

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Gaithersburg

A new drink destination has arrived at Rio Lakefront in Gaithersburg. Sip, a family-owned dirty soda and mocktail stand, recently opened next to Bear’s Shaved Ice near the carousel and playground, offering a menu of customizable dirty sodas, mocktails, energy drink mixes, sparkling water refreshers, and specialty beverages (preview video available below).

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Event

Join Us for StoryBox Comics Fair, a two-day festival celebrating local and independent comics authors!

Day 1 – Saturday, June 27th, 11-5pm @ DwightMess compound (805 Silver Spring Ave): Events are open to the public, admission is FREE. Featuring Special Guest Artists, gallery exhibitions, workshops, artist talks, a modeling session (suggested donation) and exhibitors, you can dig in to indie comics and also tour the compound, which features an extensive comics collection, a rare video collection, Risograph and screenprinting studios.


MCFRS

Fire officials from across the Washington region gathered Thursday to remind residents that fireworks are dangerous and should be left to professionals ahead of Independence Day celebrations. Representatives from agencies in Washington, D.C., Montgomery County, Arlington County and Alexandria also conducted a live demonstration showing how illegal fireworks can cause serious injuries and property damage. (more…)


Rockville

The Lincoln Park Community Center in Rockville will officially reopen on Wednesday, July 1, following a comprehensive renovation that began in May 2025. Before the reopening, residents are invited to preview the facility from June 22 through June 30 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m.

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