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Update: We previously reported that Arhaus would be relocating to a new location in the mall. The store is not moving and the additional signage in the mall is for branding purposes.
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Anglo Dutch Pools & Toys has announced that it will be closing its doors permanently on Thursday, November 30th. The store, which specializes in toys, swimming + training products, and pool & spa collections, wrote that they have lost their lease and are being forced to retire. Anglo Dutch Pools & Toys is located at 5460 Westbard Ave in Bethesda, which is currently undergoing redevelopment. The full post shared on social media can be seen below:
“Anglo Dutch Pools and Toys being forced to close at the end of November. One month before Christmas :(.
Good Ducking Burger is now open, replacing Bethesda fine dining staple Duck Duck Goose. Like its predecessor, Good Ducking Burger is owned and operated by French-trained chef Ashish Alfred. It’s located at 7929 Norfolk Ave. and our very own Mr. MoCo gave the new restaurant a glowing review (see preview video below).
Times change, tastes change, prices fluctuate and the one who chooses NOT to evolve is the one that sinks. For Duck Duck Goose Bethesda, it all came down to the numbers. Despite having a packed dining room most nights, the rising costs of doing business caused DDG Bethesda’s profit margin to plummet. While Alfred’s four other restaurants in Baltimore and DC are both spacious and busy, Bethesda was just busy. Cozy and intimate at about 1100 square feet total (counting interior and the seasonal outdoor patio), and unable to add any more seating, it became obvious that the business was just no longer sustainable as is and, according to Alfred, he was putting an increasingly unfair demand on his employees.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a vehicle fire on I-270 on Sunday, October 1 around 5pm. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, the fire occurred on southbound I-270 between Montrose Road and Old Georgetown Road, in the area of the split. The fire has been extinguished and there are no injuries reported. Some lanes are currently blocked.
We will provide an update if additional information becomes available. Featured image courtesy of @jesssica_leee on Instagram.
VinoRita Wine Slushies, the pop-up that arrived in the Montgomery Mall food court in early August, closed as summer came to an end. VinoRita popped up at the kiosk space that was previously home to HalfSmoke, Gelato Galaxy, and Coldstone Creamery.
VinoRita offered wine slushies with alcohol-infused flavors including the best selling “Black San,” which is a Blackberry Sangria, Peach Frose, Strawberry Daquiri, and Blueberry Pomegranate. Non-alcoholic options included Blue Raspberry and Lemonade. The plan for the store, which has locations in North Carolina and Georgia, was to remain until the end of summer. A new location has recently opened, or will open soon, in Orlando.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to an overturned heavy equipment/excavator with fuel spill at the C&O Canal, about one mile north of Swains Lock in Travilah. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, the incident resulted in fuel spilling into the canal and HazMat is currently assisting. There were no injuries reported. We will provide an update if additional information becomes available.
Update – C & O Canal IAO Swains Lock, @mcfrs HazMat (HM707), UTV731, PE710 handling small fuel spill, no injuries @COcanalNPS @MontgomeryCoMD pic.twitter.com/oDAzLjhh1y
Relax Station is now open at Westfield Montgomery, located on the lower level near the Cheesecake Factory. This is Relax Station’s second location, as they also have a location in Westfield Wheaton mall. They offer messages from 15 minutes to 120 minutes ranging from $25 to $125. The owner, Sophia Pang resides in Montgomery County.
In other Montgomery Mall news, realty starts Ashley Darby and Gabby Prescod will headline a special event on Saturday, October 7 with a fireside chat from 1pm to 2pm in the Nordstrom Wing on the Lower Level. “Fresh off the latest season of runway shows from New York and Paris Fashion Week, Fashion editor Gabby Prescod will lead a lively discussion with fan favorite and Montgomery County native, Ashley Darby. Get a sneak peek into their lives and behind-the-scenes tales of their most memorable fashion statements. Beyond the glitz and the glam, discover the heart, passion, and sensibilities that drive their styles.”
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Urbana is 3-1. They played a very good Middletown team in Delaware and lost which wasn’t unexpected. They edged out a Middletown-MD team which is looking like the weakest Middletown team in years (admittedly the Knights have played admirably so far). They had a decent 28-0 win over TJ. Then last week they went into DC and outlasted Ballou in a 37-34 shootout. Based on their other results, Ballou looks like an average team in DC. It’s definitely been an interesting schedule for the Hawks, and one that’s tough to gauge based on final scores alone. We’ve been hunting for film but it’s been hard to come by; NFHS only has tape from the Middletown-DE and TJ games and we are much more interested in seeing how Urbana looked against the other two teams.
Urbana appears to be predominantly a rushing offense. The QB looks like a decent passer but can contribute to the ground game with his legs. This is good news for a Churchill defense coming off a pretty impressive performance against QO and Iverson Howard, which forced the Cougars to air it out more to score. Alas for Urbana, Keegan Johnson is gone. On the flip side, David Avit has not disappointed whatsoever in regards to his preseason hype, currently sitting at 4th on the state rushing yards leaderboard, tops in MoCo. Even against QO’s ferocious defense he clawed his way to 73 yards on the ground and made some big plays as a receiver too. Perhaps Middletown-DE has a comparable player or two, but it’s looking like he’ll be the best player the Hawks D will line up against at this point in the season. Overall, provided Churchill plays up to their potential, I see the ingredients shaking out for them to pull out a statement win. Prediction: Churchill by 21
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On Saturdays & Sundays in October (starting October 7) from 10am – 6pm, Cabin John Miniature Train and Wheaton Miniature Train will take a ride through “Trainslyvania.” Each rider is given an “Eye Spy” card with seasonal items to look for along the tracks during the ride. Great for families of all ages!
Visit ActiveMontgomery.org to purchase tickets and guarantee a seat for your ideal train date and time. Online registration closes the morning of the scheduled ride, so don’t wait, book your online reservation today! For tickets purchased online, any train canceled due to weather or mechanical issues will result in a full refund automatically credited to your method of payment.
In June, the Washington Wizards traded three-time All-Star Bradley Beal to the Phoenix Suns for Chris Paul, Landry Shamet, a handful of second-round picks, and multiple pick swaps. Now, the NBA superstar has put his Bethesda home up for sale for $10 million in a listing by held by Jill Schwartz and Andres Serafini of RLAH @properties.
The home, located at 8913 Holly Leaf Ln in Bethesda, has 6 bedrooms and 8.5 bathrooms with a total of 13,482 SF on 2.03 acres. It also includes a four-car garage and two full-size basketball courts (one indoor, one outdoor). The home is described as having a “South Miami vibe” and if basketball isn’t your thing, you can enjoy the “full-size tennis court with stadium lighting, elevated spa cascading into the heated linear swimming pool, detached Pool House complete with cabana bath, outdoor kitchen and the finest smore-worthy fire pit.” The full description and a video can be seen below: