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.
Prime Coffee & Bakery at 930 Thayer Avenue in Silver Spring is holding its grand opening on Friday, December 6. (more…)
Sponsored article courtesy Selzer Gurvitch By Lynette Kleiza, Selzer Gurvitch
According to Maryland Lottery and Gaming, Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $158,122,302 in revenue from slot machines and table games during November 2024, an increase of $403,808 (0.3%) compared to November 2023. Casino gaming contributions to the state during November 2024 totaled $68,879,589, an increase of $2,729,307 (4.2%) compared to November 2023. The November 2024 contributions included $49,682,786 to the Education Trust Fund, an increase of $1,955,224 (4.2%) compared to November 2023.
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.
When I moved back to Northern Virginia after several years in New York, most of my old friends had moved away. I found myself rebuilding a social circle from scratch.
I had plenty of people I could connect with online, but that wasn’t translating into anyone to grab a beer with after work, play trivia with, or text when I wanted to get out of the house. Making new friends as an adult required far more deliberate effort than I remembered.
The Triumph Trek at the Rio is the ultimate celebration of strength, recovery and hope — and everyone is invited.
On Sunday, September 20, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Adventist HealthCare Rehabilitation and Adventist HealthCare Home Care Services will gather at Rio Lakefront in Gaithersburg for an untimed walk-or-wheel around the accessible lakeside path. This is not a race. Scooters, wheelchairs, walkers, strollers and every pace are welcome, and no one finishes last.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a fire at 407 Russell Ave (Asbury Methodist Village) around 6am on Friday, December 6. (more…)
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.
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.
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:
MCPS Automotive Trades and Information Technology Foundations students will host a refurbished car and computer sale on Saturday, December 14, at Gaithersburg High School, providing hands-on learning and community engagement opportunities.
The Montgomery County Board of Education approved the traditional and innovative school year calendars for the 2025-2026 school year at today’s meeting.
On December 4, 2024, the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) led a multi-agency traffic safety initiative along MD Route 355, focusing on aggressive driving, pedestrian safety, distracted driving, seat belt compliance, and impaired driving. The operation, involving approximately 60 officers, resulted in 382 traffic stops, 165 citations, 330 warnings, 19 repair orders, two impaired driving arrests, and enhanced pedestrian and commercial vehicle safety enforcement efforts. (more…)