2:46pm UPDATE from MCPD: Bethesda-Chevy Chase HS will dismiss students at the regular time. MCPD will remain on scene during dismissal.
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) shared the following information regarding police presence at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School at 2:29pm on Thursday: “There is currently a police presence at Bethesda Chevy Chase High School for what appears to be a swatting call at the school. MCPS has not placed the school on lockdown.”
Elena James at 8551 Connecticut Avenue in Chevy Chase has announced a partnership with Chef Sergii Mainyi to introduce his new Japanese and sushi concept, Ro Sushi and Co, opening in mid-October 2025.
Eugene Gligor, 45, of Washington, D.C., was sentenced to 30 years in prison, with 22 to serve and five years of supervised probation after pleading guilty to second-degree murder in the 2001 killing of Leslie Preer in Chevy Chase, a case solved in 2024 through forensic genetic genealogical DNA analysis. (more…)
The Heights Food Hall at Wisconsin Place in Chevy Chase has announced that it will be closing permanently on Sunday, August 24th after less than two years in business.
Thirteen members of the Southern District of West Virginia’s CUFFED Task Force have been awarded the Distinguished Group Award by the U.S. Marshals Service for their swift and professional actions in a high-stakes fugitive investigation, wvnews.com reports. The honor was presented at the 43rd Director’s Honorary Awards ceremony, recognizing their role in the capture of a murder suspect accused of murdering a Maryland Parole Agent in Montgomery County, MD.
After a four+ year battle with an aggressive form of Medulloblastoma, 10-year-old Kasey Zachmann of Chevy Chase passed away peacefully on August 16, 2025, according to the Lilabean Foundation. The community is now raising funds through a SpotFund fundraiser for her funeral and burial.
Summer Restaurant Week, presented by the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW), returns August 18th to August 24th. This biannual event invites you to embark on a culinary journey through the region, from the heart of DC to the vibrant suburbs of Maryland and Virginia.
Dok Khao Thai Eatery is now open at 8551 Connecticut Avenue in Chevy Chase Lake. (more…)
Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School (B-CC) is undergoing a leadership transition as Principal Dr. Shelton Mooney has made the decision to step down and has accepted a new role within Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS), according to a letter sent to the B-CC community. Dr. Mooney will be moving to James Hubert Blake High School to serve as an assistant principal, a change from an earlier communication that had placed him at Albert Einstein High School.
The Fairfax County Police have announced the arrest of Christopher Dudley, a volunteer EMT with the Bethesda Chevy Chase Rescue Squad (BCCRS), in connection with multiple incidents of inappropriate contact with minors dating back to 2004. (more…)
Sarah’s Handmade Ice Cream, the beloved Bethesda-born creamery, is set to open its fourth Montgomery County location in Chevy Chase. The newest location will take over the storefront previously occupied by The Charmery, which closed last month after two years in business. To celebrate the announcement, we are giving away five signature Sarah’s Handmade ice cream flights that can be redeemed at one of the ice cream shop’s current locations.