Beyond MoCo

Chief U.S. District Judge James K. Bredar today sentenced John Willie Kennedy, a/k/a “Cognac” and “Yak,” age 46, of Gaithersburg, Maryland, to six years in federal prison, followed by three […]


DC Sports

Today, Monumental Sports & Entertainment’s Founder, Chairman, Principal Partner, and CEO, Ted Leonsis, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, and D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson announced an agreement for a “transformative renovation and modernization of Capital One Arena and an expansion of Monumental’s business and hospitality operations next door into Gallery Place for a revitalized entertainment destination in Downtown D.C..”

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Gaithersburg

The City of Gaithersburg was awarded $1,000,000 in direct federal funding for the Russell Avenue Multimodal and Streetscape Improvements project. Funds will update Russell Avenue to better connect Olde Towne Gaithersburg with new mixed-use development, accommodate a future Flash Bus Rapid Transit Route and expanded county transit center, and create a park boulevard to spur economic activity between Odendhal and Montgomery Village Avenues.

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Bethesda

$37 million first phase of the Westbard Square redevelopment project has signed new tenants with a few businesses already open in the 23-acre project at Westbard Ave. and Ridgefield Rd. Overall, the development will include 148,000SF of retail as well as Kensington Senior Living– a 116-unit assisted living facility that is currently under construction.

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DC Sports

Updated at 4:33pm with additional information

The City of Alexandria has ended negotiations related to the Potomac Yard Entertainment District opportunity that would’ve included the Capitals and Wizards, stating that the proposal will not move forward, according to a press release by the City of Alexandria on Wednesday.


Bethesda

In February we let you know that Mon Ami Gabi Bethesda is set to undergo an extensive remodel this spring that will temporarily close the restaurant that has been a part of the community since 2002. Earlier this month, a $1.2 million permit was issued for the job.

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DMV

The K Street entrance of the Farragut North station is back open two weeks ahead of schedule. The entrance now has three brand-new, more reliable escalators and a repaired support beam. Additional stations will have escalators replaced this year (available below).

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