Business

After Jordan Weitz got diagnosed with celiac disease at age 18, around the time he was graduating from Wootton High School in Rockville, checking ingredient lists in packaged goods became the norm. “Throughout his career he kept coming back to one question: Why was the process of finding manufacturers so outdated? He sent a cold message to Keychain cofounder and then-CEO of Angie’s List and Keychain was started.” Now, Weitz has made the 2025 Forbes 30 Under 30 List in the ‘Food & Drink’ section.

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Bethesda

Beth’s, the latest addition to Bethesda’s vibrant dining scene, is set to open its doors on Friday, December 6th. Located in the heart of downtown Bethesda at 4948 Fairmont Avenue, Beth’s will specialize in casual American food and drinks in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.  The name Beth’s is an ode to “Bethesda,” where owners Deniz and Celal Gulluoglu live and currently own and operate ala.

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MCPS

Maya Eaglin, who is a digital reporter at NBC and a co-host of NBC’s Gen Z Snapchat show “Stay Tuned”, has made the 2025 Forbes 30 Under 30 list in the Media category. She’s also a Montgomery County native and 2015 graduate of James Hubert Blake High School in Silver Spring.

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Gaithersburg

Quincy’s in Gaithersburg, located at 616 Quince Orchard Rd. in Quince Orchard Plaza, will be showing the Maryland 4A State Championship football game on the big screen on Friday night. The game, featuring the Quince Orchard Cougars and Wise Pumas, will take place Friday night at 7:30pm.

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Business

Bowlero Corporation announced earlier this week that it will be rebranding to Lucky Strike Entertainment, effective December 12, 2024. As a part of this rebrand, Bowlero Corporation will also change its legal name to Lucky Strike Entertainment Corporation and its stock ticker symbol from NYSE: BOWL to NYSE: LUCK, further emphasizing the brand’s evolution.

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Education

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Superintendent Thomas W. Taylor presented a strategic roadmap for the district’s future to the Board of Education on December 5, 2024. The roadmap, informed by extensive stakeholder engagement, addresses critical concerns such as safety, equity and instructional challenges. More below, per MCPS:

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