Bethesda

MCFRS Respond to Collision With Rollover and Entrapment on I-495

By Patrick Herron

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a collision with rollover and entrapment on Sunday, July 23 around 3pm. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, the collision occurred on the outer loop I-495 between Old Georgetown Road and River Road, near the Bradley Boulevard overpass. Piringer tweeted that a single vehicle struck and bounced off the median (Jersey wall,) crossed all lanes of traffic and ended up off the road and flipped over in bushes.

One patient was extricated from the vehicle and transported to  the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. We will post an update if additional information becomes available.

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Missing Swimmer Pulled From Potomac River by Rescue Crews; Transported to Hospital in Critical Condition

By Patrick Herron

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to the Potomac River, in the area of Great Falls, across from Madeira Point ( Billy Goat Trail A) for the report of a swimmer in distress.  According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, an adult male was swimming from the Virginia shore and had been swept downstream. Rescue boats were on the water within 10 minutes and the swimmer was located and pulled from the water ~6 minutes later by rescue swimmers. 

The patient was transported to the hospital in critical life-threatening condition. Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department assisted.  We will post an update if additional information becomes available.

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Ensemble in Bethesda Has Closed

By Patrick Herron

Ensemble at 4856 Cordell Ave in Bethesda has closed. Ensemble was a “digital food hall” from Catalogue Brands, the restaurant group behind Ted’s Bulletin, Federalist Pig, Honeymoon Chicken, Sidekick Bakery, and Kramers. Food from Ensemble was available for pickup or delivery and its menu featured the most popular items from several Catalogue restaurants that could be mixed and matched, all coming from one kitchen.

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Virtual Public Hearing on the Proposed Abandonment (AB 785) of a Public Right of Way Northfield Road in Bethesda

By Patrick Herron

Per MCDOT: On Monday, July 24, starting at 1 p.m., the Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will hold a virtual public hearing to discuss the abandonment of a public right of way located at the end of Northfield Road in Bethesda. The abandonment case was petitioned by Bradley and Sophie Buslik (the “Applicant”). At an upcoming virtual public hearing, residents will have an opportunity to present oral and/or written comments concerning the abandonment of public right of way covering an approximately 3,405 S.F. parcel that abuts property owned by the Applicant. The petition seeks to abandon the Public Right of Way on the basis that there is no current or anticipated future public use of the parcel.

Online registration is required by 5 p.m., Friday, July 21 to attend. On the morning of the hearing, an email with a Zoom link will be sent to registrants.  Written testimony carries the same weight as oral testimony. Testimony and information provided will become a matter of public record. Those previously registered to attend the hearing are not required to re-register.

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Three Arrested With Over $15K in Stolen Property From MoCo Department Store

By MCS Staff

Per Fairfax County Police: Officers assigned to the Tysons Urban Team (TUT) successfully prevented an organized retail theft crew from carrying out their intended plan and made a swift arrest. On July 13, officers received a tip from Sak’s Fifth Ave Regional Loss Prevention team that the Saks Fifth Avenue store located in Chevy Chase, Maryland reported a retail theft crew left the store in a gold Chevrolet Impala with Pennsylvania tags.

With this information, TUT officers utilized LPR technology and learned that the vehicle had entered Virginia and was in the immediate vicinity. The vehicle was located and observed by TUT units heading in the direction of Saks Fifth Avenue in McLean. The vehicle’s occupants were observed by the TUT team entering the store. Once in the store, they selected multiple high-end handbags and other luxury merchandise and headed toward the exit without paying. When approached by the store’s Loss Prevention team, the two suspects ran. TUT units were already in the area and were able to take one suspect into custody. The other suspect was found in a nearby dumpster after a brief search of the area. The driver of the vehicle was soon located and taken into custody, as well.

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Sale of Commanders to Group Led By MoCo Native Josh Harris Expected to Be Approved at Today’s NFL Owners Meeting

By MCS Staff

In May it was announced that the Washington Commanders and a partnership led by MoCo native Josh Harris (Chevy Chase) have entered into a purchase and sale agreement. Earlier this week, the NFL finance committee voted unofficially to recommend approval of the deal to buy the Commanders with various sources saying the NFL has reached an agreement with Daniel Snyder to resolve any remaining legal issues. Today, the approval is expected to become official at the NFL owners’ meeting in Minneapolis.

The sale to the group led by Philadelphia 76ers co-owner and Chevy Chase native Josh Harris, Potomac billionaire Mitchell Rales, and NBA legend Magic Johnson for just over $6 billion is expected to close on Friday. Snyder purchased what was then the Washington Redskins for $800 million in 1999 after the death of previous owner Jack Kent Cooke. 

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Two Men Arrested for Multiple Thefts from Autos in Bethesda

By Patrick Herron

Per MCPD: Two men have been arrested for multiple thefts from autos in the Bethesda area that they committed on Tuesday, July 18, 2023. At approximately 3:18 a.m., 2nd District officers responded to the 8500 block of 16th Street for the report of a theft from auto in progress. The preliminary investigation revealed that two Black males, wearing all black clothing with blue rubber gloves, were walking around and attempting to open the doors of multiple cars in the area.

Upon arrival, officers located two suspects matching the description and placed them under arrest. The suspects were identified as 23-year-old Matthew Alfonso Scott Jr., of Washington D.C. and 22-year-old Manden Jervell Turner, of Hyattsville.  During a search of Scott, officers located a window punch and blue latex gloves. While searching Turner, officers located a loaded black High Point 10 mm handgun and a backpack containing a stolen purse and multiple stolen wallets and bank cards.

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‘The Roots of Modern Bethesda – Part II’ Will Be Presented Online by Montgomery History on Thursday, July 27

By Patrick Herron

Per Montgomery County: The Bethesda Historical Society’s Hank Levine, who last year led a Montgomery History presentation on the development of Bethesda from 1750-1920, will advance the story of one of the County’s most prominent communities in The Roots of Modern Bethesda—Part II. The online presentation will start at 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 27.

In his original look at the evolution of Bethesda, Mr. Levine addressed the geography and advances in transportation that set the stage for the development of the community.In his continuing look at Bethesda, Mr. Levine will tell the story of how in the century after the end of World War I Bethesda became the affluent suburb and urban center of today.

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Reformation Now Open in Bethesda

By Patrick Herron

Reformation is now open at 4823 Bethesda Ave in Bethesda Row. Reformation is a “revolutionary lifestyle brand that proves that fashion and sustainability can coexist,” that combines stylish, vintage-inspired designs with sustainable practices. According to the company, “the new location marks Reformation’s first in the state of Maryland and second in the DMV area,  expanding the brand’s global fleet to 41 stores. Like all Reformation stores, the Bethesda Row location incorporates natural and recyclable materials, including sustainable dressing room carpets, vintage furniture, eco-friendly fabrics, hangers made with FSC-certified wood, and reusable deadstock totes. The store will also offset 100% of its electricity usage with renewable energy.

Additionally, the store features six dressing rooms and showcases Reformation’s one-of-a-kind, tech-driven retail concept, which brings the best of its online experience to its physical doors. The result is a more customer-centric shopping experience while remaining, as always, environmentally conscious. Features include:

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