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Parking Lots and Meters in Downtown Bethesda and Silver Spring No Longer Free Beginning This Saturday, July 8

Published July 6, 2023 at 4:05PM

Courtesy MCDOT

Per Montgomery County: Montgomery County-operated garages, parking lots and street meters in Downtown Bethesda and Silver Spring will begin charging for Saturday parking beginning on Saturday, July 8. The Saturday hours and rates will be the same as the existing weekday schedules. Sundays will remain free. Drivers will be able to purchase monthly parking passes valid for mornings, evenings and weekends.

Parking revenue will be used to implement new safety and security measures in Downtown Bethesda, Silver Spring and Wheaton parking facilities. This will include installing more lighting and cameras, in addition to maintenance. The Montgomery County Council approved the new parking schedule and a monthly pass with Resolution 20-167, “Setting Transportation Fees, Charges, and Fares,” as part of the Fiscal Year 2024 budget process. The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will implement the changes in accordance with the resolution.

New Dunkin’ is Coming to Chevy Chase Metro Building

By MCS Staff

Published July 5, 2023 at 9:09AM

A new Dunkin’ is coming to 2 Wisconsin Circle, the Chevy Chase Metro building in Chevy Chase. It is slated to take over suite 100, which was recently home to Karin’s Cafe (currently listed as temporarily closed on Google).

According to the rendering for the new location (seen below), it appears that it will have electronic ordering boards and a walk-up window for customers to pick up their orders. This is the second announced upcoming Chevy Chase location, with another Dunkin’ coming to 8500 Connecticut Ave. Opening dates for both Chevy Chase locations are not yet available.

Opening Information for Dalia’s Falafel in Bethesda

By Patrick Herron

Published July 5, 2023 at 8:39AM

Dalia’s Falafel is scheduled to open its first brick and mortar location at 7750 Old Georgetown Road in Bethesda on Tuesday, July 11. Dalia’s opened up as a pop-up restaurant at 4223 Howard Avenue in Kensington back in August 2020 serving falafel pita sandwiches and falafel bowls. New items on the menu will include radishes, french fries, rice, and Moroccan beef kabobs (full menu below.)

Dalia’s Falafel will be open Tuesday-Saturday 11am-7pm and Sunday 11am-2:30pm. The Kensington pop up will close once the Bethesda location opens. Last year, the local “Yelp MD Burbs” part of Yelp released its list of “Top 25 Places to Eat in MD Burbs” list and 15 of the 25 restaurants on the list are in Montgomery County, including Dalia’s Falafel, which came in at #21. Yelp is a popular company that publishes crowd-sourced reviews about businesses with a major focus on restaurants.

Situational Awareness: Private Fireworks Displays in Two Different Areas Tonight in MoCo

By MCS Staff

Published July 3, 2023 at 1:17PM

Two private fireworks displays will take place in Montgomery County tonight (Monday, July 3rd). The events will take place at Chevy Chase Country Club (located at 6100 Connecticut Ave., Chevy Chase) and Montgomery Country Club (located at 20908 Golf View Dr., Laytonsville).

According to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, the clubs are hosting a ‘private/permitted event’ which will include a fireworks display & aerial explosions. The displays are scheduled to start at approximately 9:30pm at Chevy Chase Country Club and at approximately 9:20pm at Montgomery Country Club. The displays should last between 20 and 30 minutes. While the events are private, the fireworks will be visible in the surrounding areas.

What’s Coming Soon to Montgomery Mall: July 2023 Edition

By Patrick Herron

Published July 3, 2023 at 11:34AM | Updated July 3, 2023 at 12:21PM

Below is a list of businesses that are coming soon to Montgomery Mall in Bethesda. Coming Soon: VinoRita VinoRita Wine Slushies is coming to the Montgomery Mall food court, taking […]

A List of Where to Buy Marijuana (Legally) in MoCo

By Patrick Herron

Published July 1, 2023 at 10:52AM

The sale of marijuana for recreational use in Maryland begins today, July 1. Below is a list of all the cannabis dispensaries located in Montgomery County. Visit the Maryland Cannabis Administration website for information on dispensaries across the state of the Maryland.

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Situational Awareness: Private Fireworks Display in Bethesda Tonight

By MCS Staff

Published June 29, 2023 at 6:08PM

A private fireworks display will take place at Kenwood Country Club, located at 5601 River Rd in Bethesda. According to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, the club is hosting a ‘private/permitted event’ which will include a fireworks display & aerial explosions starting at approximately 930pm. The display is scheduled to last approximately 30 minutes. While the event is private, the fireworks will be visible in the surrounding area.

Featured photo courtesy of Google Maps

MCFRS Respond to Fire Early Thursday Morning in Bethesda

By Patrick Herron

Published June 29, 2023 at 8:21AM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a house fire in the 5900 blk of Aberdeen Rd, near Wilson La, in Bethesda around 2:30am on Thursday, June 29. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, firefighters encountered heavy fire from roof upon arrival. Two adults have been displaced and there were no injuries reported. We will post an update if additional information becomes available.

Per @mcfrsPIO on Twitter: “(~230a) 5900blk Aberdeen Rd, near Wilson La, English Village/Bethesda, house fire, @mcfrs PE720, PE706, PE710, PE726, PE711, AT751, T706, RS741, A741B, BC702, BC701, T706, T710, A710, ALS741 & others responded, FFs encountered heavy fire from roof upon arrival, everybody got out

Police: Bethesda Man Charged with Attempted Murder of Parents

By Patrick Herron

Published June 26, 2023 at 7:14PM

Per MCPD: A Bethesda man has been arrested and charged with attempted second-degree murder and aggravated assault of his parents on Sunday, June 25, 2023. 24-year-old Joseph Michael Bowers of Bethesda is accused of stabbing his parents with a knife in the 6500 block of Greentree Road in Bethesda on Sunday evening.

At approximately 11:50 p.m., MCP 2nd District officers responded to the location for the report of a domestic-related assault. Upon arrival, officers located Bowers’ 62-year-old mother and father outside of their residence, both suffering from multiple stab wounds. Both parents were transported to area hospitals with serious injuries.

M&T Announces September Closure of Friendship Heights Branch

By Cordell Pugh

Published June 26, 2023 at 11:42AM

M&T Bank has announced that their Friendship Heights location & ATM, at the corner of Willard and Wisconsin Avenues, will be permanently closing on Friday, September 22, 2023. M&T Bank has posted signage about the closure at its Friendship Heights branch and mailed letters to customers informing them of the upcoming closure.

According to M&T, “As our customers’ needs and banking habits evolve, we regularly review the locations of our branches, particularly when they are close to one another, to ensure that we are providing the best service possible. At this time, we have decided to close our Friendship Heights Branch at 5416 Wisconsin Avenue in Chevy Chase on Friday, September 22, 2023 at noon.”

Guitarist Joe Satriani to Make Appearance at Montgomery Mall

By Patrick Herron

Published June 26, 2023 at 9:58AM | Updated June 26, 2023 at 3:04PM

World famous solo-guitarist Joe Satriani will be appearing at the Wentworth Gallery at Westfield Montgomery Mall (7101 Democracy Blvd, Bethesda) on Sunday, July 16 from 1-4pm. The gallery will be exhibiting a collection of Stariani’s original artwork, including canvases and painted guitars. Satriani will also be holding a private performance for anyone who purchase his work. Addition details below:

“Fresh off his Worldwide Tour supporting his 19th Studio album, The Elephants of Mars, world renowned guitarist, Joe Satriani, is now planning to bring his art showings back to the Washington, DC area this July. Satriani’s next art appearances will be at the Wentworth Gallery at Tysons Galleria in McLean VA on Saturday, July 15th from 3-6 pm as well as a visit on Sunday, July 16th 1-4 pm at the Wentworth Gallery at Montgomery Mall in Bethesda, MD. Satriani has prepared one of a kind pieces for the exhibit including original canvases and hand painted guitars and the exciting addition to these events, purchasers of any of Satriani’s works will be treated to a private performance, within the gallery, for the final hour of his exhibit appearance. Those who have purchased his unique hand painted guitars will have the extra thrill of jamming with the iconic guitarist. This is a perfect opportunity for any fan of Satriani’s guitar playing to be up close and personal with the master!