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Oliva’s Kitchen Now Open in Bethesda

Published February 22, 2023 at 11:12AM

Oliva’s Kitchen opened this morning at 4708 Highland Ave in Bethesda, the former home of Taco Fresco. Taco Fresco opened in the location in November of 2021 and was available for sale approximately 6 months later. Oliva’s Kitchen is offering free coffee today (Open from 7am-4pm) and will offer breakfast, lunch, and Mexican food, according to the restaurant’s Instagram account.

Breakfast options include egg sandwiches, Belgian waffles, breakfast tortes, Huevos Mexicanas, and more. Lunch sandwiches include the Cubano, Torta Milenasa, Buffalo Chicken, Steak & Cheese, and others. Full menu can be seen below:

Westbard Avenue Closure Expanded; Shopping Center Remains Open

By Cordell Pugh

Published February 22, 2023 at 9:09AM

This week, the Westbard Square project team expanded their closure of Westbard Avenue near the current Westwood Center and future Westbard Square, which is currently under construction.

Westbard Avenue is now closed between Ridgefield Road and the entrance to the existing shopping center. All vehicular traffic must access the Westbard Shops from Massachusetts Avenue, and all Northbound traffic on Westbard Avenue is now diverted into the shopping center. The sidewalk alongside the newly-closed segment of Westbard remains open.

Police Respond to Carjacking Tuesday Night in Bethesda

By Patrick Herron

Published February 21, 2023 at 11:07PM

Montgomery County Police are investigating a carjacking that occurred Tuesday night in Bethesda. According to police, “At approximately 8:18 p.m., MCP officers responded to the 4000 block of Chevy Chase Dr. for the report of a carjacking that just occurred. The preliminary investigation has revealed that the suspects assaulted an adult male victim, stole his vehicle, and left the scene. The victim sustained minor injuries.” According to public safety reporter Cordell Pugh, the victim was an elderly man that had his 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee stolen. We will post an update when additional information is available.

BETHESDA STRONG–ARM CARJACKING: ~8:10PM Tuesday on Chevy Chase Drive, off of Bradley Blvd and Hillandale Road (Kenwood Forest II near Norwood Local Park). Elderly man assaulted and his 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee was stolen. MCP Major Crimes Detectives investigating… pic.twitter.com/Zu8sLFiidS

Local Students Extend Invite to 16th Annual Black History Month Celebration

By MCS Staff

Published February 21, 2023 at 9:30PM

The Students of Minds In Motion Child Care, Scotland Community, and the Judith Resnik Elementary School extend an invitation to celebrate Black History Month with a night filled with knowledge, food, poetry, and performances. This free program will be held on Friday, February 24, 2023, from 7 – 9 pm at the Resnik Elementary School, Gaithersburg, MD, and includes dinner from local restaurants. The program will recognize icons of Black History including Viola Davis, Rosa Parks, Michelle Obama, Guy Bluford, Missy Elliot, Cynthia Erivo, and Katherine Dunham. Students will present on their achievements throughout the event.

Performances will be led by various youth groups including students of Minds in Motion Child Care, Scotland Community, Bells Mill Elementary School, Cabin John Middle School, Damascus Elementary School, Goshen Elementary School, Judith Resnik Elementary School, Winston Churchill High School, and Watkins Mill Elementary School. The highlight of the evening will be the Step Performance featuring Kristopher Paul, Noah Gleaton, Diezel Duckett, Sidoine Djimbou, Braedan Lynk, Bebo Aly, and Ahmed Hassan.

Paul Stanley of KISS to Appear at Montgomery Mall This Friday

By Patrick Herron

Published February 21, 2023 at 4:22PM

Paul Stanley, the co-founder, singer, and guitarist of legendary rock band KISS, will be appearing at the Wentworth Gallery at Westfield Montgomery Mall (7101 Democracy Blvd, Bethesda) this Friday, February 24 from 7-9pm. Stanley’s art is currently on display at the gallery and individuals who purchase one of his paintings will have the opportunity to meet him at event. Stanley will also be appearing the Wentworth Gallery at Tysons Galleria on Saturday, February 25. Additional information below courtesy of Wentworth Gallery:

“To ring in the New Year – Wentworth Gallery is honored to present a collection of works from legendary Musician and Fine Artist, Paul Stanley. Since the artist’s last national art tour, over four years ago, Stanley has created new original paintings, hand painted signature Paul Stanley Ibanez guitars, mixed media originals, and limited-edition artworks including new works on metal. Several of the pieces on display come from the Black Series that was originally commissioned in 2020 for museum exhibition. As with most events in 2020 that exhibit was canceled due to the pandemic. With the Black Series, Stanley pushes the boundaries of his art by starting with a black canvas and creating vibrancy and emotion with his trademark bright colors. Fans can experience the new works and meet Paul Stanley at the following Wentworth Gallery locations beginning February 3 in Hollywood, FL on February 4 in Boca Raton, FL and then on February 24 in Bethesda, MD and finally February 25 McLean, VA (full details below).

Food Delivery Driver Has Vehicle Stolen; Suspects Ditch Separate Stolen Vehicle at Scene

By Patrick Herron

Published February 19, 2023 at 3:49PM

Montgomery County Police responded to a call for a stolen vehicle around 1:40am on Sunday, February 19, at Glenwood Road near Old Georgetown Road in Bethesda. According to MCPD, the adult male victim was making a food delivery in the neighborhood and left his his Hyundai Elantra running and the door open. The suspects were in another car, when they stopped and demanded the car key from the victim, but when they saw the car was already running, they stole the victim’s car.

The suspects abandoned a white Toyota at the scene. Officers searched the area, but were not able to find the suspects who are reported to be late teens or early twenties, wearing dark clothing and hoodies. We will post an update if additional information becomes available. Feature photo courtesy of Google Maps.

‘A Wide Place in the Road—The Roots of Modern Bethesda’ Will Again Be Available from Montgomery History from Feb. 20-26

By MCS Staff

Published February 18, 2023 at 7:16AM

The evolution of Bethesda was the subject of a 2022 virtual presentation from Montgomery History that proved to be its most watched presentation of the year. Starting Monday, Feb. 20, and continuing for a one-week period through Sunday, Feb. 26, “A Wide Place in the Road—The Roots of Modern Bethesda” will again be available in a free virtual presentation from Montgomery County’s history organization.

Bethesda Historical Society Secretary and Tour Chair Hank Levine will take viewers through how, between 1750 and 1920, a fall line, a ridge line, a turnpike, a trolley line, rail lines, the coming of the automobile and Chevy Chase set the stage for the development of Bethesda. Mr. Levine will address how Bethesda went from being an affluent suburb and transformed into the urban center it is today.

Scotland Community Juneteenth Heritage Festival Announced

By MCS Staff

Published February 14, 2023 at 8:51AM

Celebration at Cabin John to Benefit the Scotland AME Zion Church Restoration

Celebrating the past and present of the first places African-Americans owned land in Montgomery County, the Scotland community of Potomac, Md., is announcing a significant expansion of its annual Scotland Juneteenth Heritage Festival for 2023. Featuring a children’s carnival and music performance, as well as art exhibitions, food, sports, and presentations on Black history in this region, the events for the federal holiday on Monday, June 19, will be spread across the Cabin John Regional Park, Cabin John Village, and the Scotland community on Seven Locks Road.

Nationals Owner and MoCo Resident Ted Lerner Has Passed Away

By Patrick Herron

Published February 13, 2023 at 12:48PM | Updated February 13, 2023 at 1:59PM

Real estate mogul, Washington Nationals owner, and and Chevy Chase resident Ted Lerner has passed away at the age of 97. Lerner purchased the Nationals from Major League Baseball in 2006 for $450,000,000. The team released the following statement on Monday morning: “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Founding Managing Principal Owner, Theodore N. Lerner. The crowning achievement of his family business was bringing baseball back to the city he loved -and with it, bringing a championship home for the first time since 1924. He cherished the franchise and what it brought to his beloved hometown.”

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Dan Snyder’s MoCo Home Listing Now Available to Browse ($49 Million)

By MCS Staff

Published February 13, 2023 at 8:41AM | Updated February 13, 2023 at 9:34AM

Last week we let you know that Dan Snyder was putting his Montgomery County home up for sale, for what would be a DMV record breaking $49 million if it sold for the asking price. Now, the home listing is available to browse on any real estate website. It is being listed by listed by Heather Corey and Michael Rankin of TTR Sotheby’s International Realty.

The home, located at 11900 River Rd., has five bedrooms and eight bathrooms spread across 30,000 SF. The French-style single family home sits on a lot size of just over 9.6 acres and is located in Potomac. It comes at a price of $1,633 per square foot, with an annual tax $192,631 (over $75k more than the $117,345 median household income in Montgomery County).

Whitman Alumna Abby Meyers Honored by Maryland Basketball on Senior Day

By MCS Staff

Published February 13, 2023 at 8:25AM

Abby Meyers is Whitman High School’s all-time leading scorer with over 1,700 points and was the Ivy League Player of the Year last year before transferring to the University of Maryland for her senior season. Yesterday she was honored at Senior Day as #8 Maryland took on Illinois.

Meyers didn’t disappoint, scoring 14 of her 18 points in the third quarter for the Terps, helping lead the team to an 81-72 victory and improving to 13-0 all-time against Illinois. In an interview with the Diamondback last month, she credited her junior and senior years at Walt Whitman High School in Bethesda as helping her evolve as a teammate and leader, playing a big role in being named a captain ahead of her first season at Maryland.