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NSA Bethesda Participating in Training Exercises That Could Cause Increased Traffic Near Walter Reed

By MCS Staff
211027-N-FV870-1001 (U.S. Navy photo by Jeremy K. Brooks)

NSA Bethesda, under Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) and Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command (USFFC), will conduct annual training exercises to practice and reinforce skills and measures to take when an active shooter, terror or other security-related incident occurs.

The exercises begin Feb. 6 and conclude Feb. 17, excluding Feb. 11-12. During this time, as part of the training, real world responses including the placement of barriers and heightened security measures may occur (e.g. 100% ID checks). A possibility exists that traffic may be substantially impacted in and around the installation during training drills tied to the exercise.

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Lidl Continues MoCo Expansion With Bethesda Location

By MCS Staff

Lidl is coming to Bethesda. The grocery store will open at the 41,300 SF location that was formerly home to Safeway on Old Georgetown Road for over 25 years, according to a report by Robert Dyer. Safeway closed at 7625 Old Georgetown Road in in March 2018 after opening in 1991. An opening date for the upcoming Lidl is not yet available.

Lidl opened its first grocery store in Takoma Park in December 2020. That was followed by a store in Glenmont in 2021, and the grocery store then opened a location in Montgomery Village about a year ago. Locations in Germantown and Rockville are also planned.

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Sweetgreen Reopens Bethesda Location

By Patrick Herron

Sweetgreen has reopened its Bethesda location at 4831 Bethesda Ave. The restaurant has been closed for renovations the past several months. Sweetgreen opened its new Gaithersburg location at 299 Copley Place D100 in Downtown Crown back on January 24. Additional information on the Bethesda reopening below:

“To celebrate the reopening and the return to sweetgreen’s origin city of D.C., the Bethesda location will be hosting a party on Friday, February 10! Guests can stop by and enjoy a succulent bar by The Sill, greeting cards by Right Place Studio (the artist behind the stores Source Board!), music by DJ Louie Flaco and sweetgreen swag by Junes Bags. All of these giveaways, including some surprise sweet treats, will be available while supplies last.

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AMC Announces ‘Sightline’ Which Changes Price of Movie Ticket Based on Seat Location

By MCS Staff

AMC Theaters, the largest theatrical exhibitor in the United States and the world, announced Sightline at AMC – a ticket pricing initiative based on seat location within each auditorium. AMC describes this as giving moviegoers multiple options to meet their viewing preferences. “With Sightline at AMC, moviegoers now have the option to pay less, or more, for a movie ticket based on their seat selection. The initiative has already rolled out to select AMC locations and will be expanded to all domestic AMC and AMC DINE-IN locations by the end of the year.” Montgomery County has three AMC locations– Montgomery Mall in Bethesda, Rio Lakefront in Gaithersburg, and Wheaton Mall in Wheaton.

Additional information per AMC: Sightline at AMC more closely aligns AMC’s approach to seat pricing with the experience-based options offered by other entertainment and event venues, and offers three different seat-pricing options:

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Savor Bethesda Restaurant Week Begins February 16

By Patrick Herron

The annual “Savor Bethesda” Restaurant Week, organized by the Bethesda Urban Partnership, takes place from Thursday, February 16 – February 26, 2023. Restaurant deals are for $10, $20 and $35 and all menu items are available for dine-in or takeout.  Participating restaurants below courtesy besthesda.org:

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Virtual Public Hearing on Proposed Kenwood Park Community Sidewalk in Bethesda to be Held on Wednesday, March 1

By Patrick Herron

Per MCDOT: On Wednesday, March 1, at 7 p.m., the Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will hold a virtual public hearing to discuss the proposed construction of sidewalks on the following roadways:

At the virtual hearing MCDOT will present the project details, costs, schedules and obtain public testimony. If approved, the completed project will enhance safety for pedestrians, bicyclists and people with disabilities as they travel to nearby schools and facilities. Public input is encouraged and will influence whether MCDOT constructs any, all or a portion of the proposed sidewalks.

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CAVA, Which Opened Its First Fast-Casual Restaurant in MoCo in 2011, Files to Go Public

By MCS Staff

Cava Group Inc., the parent company of CAVA restaurants, announced on Monday morning that the group confidentially filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission to go public in the United States. CAVA, the largest restaurant operator in the Mediterranean category in the U.S. restaurant industry, has opened over 200 restaurants since opening its first fast-casual spot in Bethesda in 2011.

In 2006, first-generation Greek Americans Ted Xenohristos, Ike Grigoropoulos, and Dimitri Moshovitis launched the full-service Cava Mezze restaurant in the Traville Gateway shopping center (Rockville), with Moshovitis as executive chef. Following the launch of four additional restaurants, in 2008, Xenohristos, Grigoropoulos, and Moshovitis launched a line of dips and spreads to over 200 stores, including Whole Foods Market. In 2009, Brett Schulman joined them as CEO and co-founder of the fast-casual chain CAVA (originally called Cava Mezze Grill, later rebranded as Cava Grill and then simply as CAVA). The group opened the first CAVA restaurant in Bethesda in January 2011.

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Dan Snyder Puts Potomac Home on the Market; Asking Price Would Be Most Expensive Home Sale in DMV History

By MCS Staff

Back in November 2021, we reported that the $48 million sale of River View (7979 E. Boulevard Drive in Alexandria, VA)– a 16,000 square foot home with an additional carriage home had set a new record for the most expensive home sale in DMV (DC, Maryland, Virginia) history. The home was bought buy Montgomery County native and owner of the Washington Commanders, Dan Snyder. Now, with the sale of the Commanders looming, Snyder is selling his Potomac, MD home (named River House) for $49 million, according to a Biz Journals report. This is one million more than he purchased River View for in 2021, and would be the most expensive home sale in DMV history if it sells for asking price or more.

Per the report, River House on River Rd. in Potomac, “spans just over 15 acres and features a 30,000-square-foot French château-inspired home completed in 2004. Snyder bought the majority of the Potomac River-fronting lot, at 11900 River Road, in July 2000 for $8.64 million from the estate of Jordan’s King Hussein and Queen Noor, then expanded with the acquisition of six adjoining parcels.” It is being listed by listed by Heather Corey and Michael Rankin of TTR Sotheby’s International Realty. Photos of the home below, by Sean Shanahan.

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Police and Family Concerned For Missing 78-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Pahwa is approximately 5-feet, 4-inches tall and weighs 150 pounds. He has thinning salt and pepper hair. He was last seen wearing a dark blue hooded sweatshirt, dark colored jacket, gray sweatpants and a black hat.  Police and family are concerned for his welfare.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Nider Raj Pahwa is asked to call the police non-emergency number at (301)279-8000 (24-hour line). Callers may remain anonymous.

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