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Ladurée Paris Now Open in Bethesda

Published June 4, 2022 at 8:44AM

Ladurée Paris, located at 4808 Bethesda Ave, is now open. Permanent signage was installed on the building earlier this spring and on May 16th we were told that the French café and pastry shop would be opening in approximately two weeks. Ladurée Paris has U.S. locations in New York City, Los Angeles, Miami, and currently has a pop-up/kiosk location inside of Montgomery Mall.

Ladurée Paris will be taking over the location that was formerly home to Sugarfina. Sugarfina, the “luxury candy boutique for grown-ups” closed its location in Bethesda Row permanently at the end of September 2019 after a three and a half year run. Dating back to 1862, Ladurée has been known worldwide for their macarons. The Bethesda menu will also feature chocolates, pastries, teas and more.

Jolly Yolly Kids is Coming to Montgomery Mall

By Patrick Herron

Published June 3, 2022 at 1:05PM

Jolly Yolly Kids is coming to Westfield Montgomery Mall, according to report by WTOP. The 8,000+ square ft. indoor play space will have playgrounds, party rental space, and an art studio. Per Jolly Yolly:

“Jolly Yolly Kids is an indoor play and learning center for children aged 13 and under. The center has a play area of approximately 8,500 square feet, equipped with a multilevel premium indoor play structure for children aged 13 and under, tot lots for children from 2 to 7 years old, baby area for children aged 2 and under, and party rooms.

NYC-Based Bakery and Cafe, maman, to Open Next Week in Bethesda

By MCS Staff

Published June 3, 2022 at 10:26AM

Back in March we let you know that NYC’s beloved French Bakery & Café, maman, would be expanding into the Washington, DC region with three new locations opening this year. Its first location will be in Bethesda Row at 7140 Bethesda Ln , replacing Le Pain Quotidien, and now we know that it will be opening on Monday, June 6th.

The Provençal-inspired café, created by co-founders Elisa Marshall and Benjamin Sormonte, will bring its fan-favorite salads, sandwiches, and Nutty Chocolate Chip Cookies, made famous by Oprah, to the Bethesda Row neighborhood later this spring/summer. In true maman fashion, the decor will boast florals and feature vintage windows and antique furniture, inspired by the South of France.

Additional Information on Wednesday’s Fatal Collision in Bethesda Involving Cyclist; Victim’s Identity Released

By Patrick Herron

Published June 2, 2022 at 4:04PM

At approximately 4:09 p.m., 2nd District officers and Montgomery County Fire Rescue personnel responded to the location for the report of a collision involving a bicyclist and a vehicle.

The investigation by detectives has determined that the operator of a Trek bicycle was traveling south on the northbound sidewalk on Old Georgetown Rd. The operator of a white 2012 Ford F-250 Cargo van was traveling northbound on Old Georgetown Rd., approaching Cheshire Dr. For reasons that are still under investigation, the operator of the bicycle left the sidewalk, entered the roadway and collided with the Ford. The driver of the Ford remained at the scene after the collision.

The St. James to Take Over Old Washington Sports Club Location in Bethesda

By MCS Staff

Published June 2, 2022 at 2:49PM | Updated June 2, 2022 at 4:54PM

Ashburton Principal Wins Mark Mann Award

By MCS Staff

Published June 2, 2022 at 7:32AM

Greg Mullenholz, principal at Ashburton Elementary School in Bethesda, is this year’s winner of the Mark Mann Excellence and Harmony Award.

The Mark Mann award is presented annually to an MCPS administrator who has shown exceptional performance in promoting academic excellence, positive human relations and community outreach.

Teenaged Cyclist Killed in Crash on Old Georgetown Road Late Wednesday Afternoon

By MCS Staff

Published June 1, 2022 at 5:59PM

A fatal crash occurred on Northbound Old Georgetown Road (MD-187) near Cheshire Drive and the Wildwood Shopping Center in Bethesda at approximately 4:05PM Wednesday, according to our traffic and public safety reporter Cordell Pugh.

The crash involved an 18 year old cyclist being hit by a motorist, according to Fox 5 DC’s Allison Papson. Per her tweet, the driver remained on the scene and name of the 18-year-old cyclist will be released following proper notification of the family.

Clearway Pain Solutions Opens Newest Office Location in Bethesda

By MCS Staff

Published June 1, 2022 at 5:33AM

Clearway Pain Solutions has opened its newest location in Bethesda. The office is located at 6410 Rockledge Dr #421 Bethesda, MD 20817 and is staffed by Dr. Anna Irwin. The Bethesda location joins the Germantown office as the only two Montgomery County locations.

Clearway Pain Solutions is a leading interventional pain management practice focused on relieving pain, restoring function, and renewing the quality of life for their patients. Clearway serves as a one-stop, comprehensive, integrated system of advanced pain solution treatments and as the end-to-end coordinator of interventional treatments, medication management, chiropractic services, physical therapy, massage therapy, and regenerative medicine, along with lab testing, durable medical equipment, and pharmacy services. The practice also specializes in helping patients recover from workplace and auto accident injuries.

Virtual Studio Built During COVID Launches In-Person Instruction at Woodmont Triangle in June

By Patrick Herron

Published May 31, 2022 at 3:49PM

Located at 4853 Cordell Avenue, the new space will be housed at the previous Unity Woods Yoga Studio, which stopped operating at the location in summer of 2020. Owned and operated by Maryland native Jen Dobbins, Unity Dance & Movement is the in-person outgrowth of a virtual dance space she’s operated since 2020.

“When COVID closed many area dance studios, several parents and students approached me, asking that I teach virtually,” Dobbins says. “I started offering instruction, via Zoom, in my living room. Word gradually got around and I eventually hired some of my former colleagues to keep up with demand. Now, as the region transitions beyond the pandemic, we have a unique opportunity to bring back in-person dance instruction to Bethesda.”

Signage Up at MoCo’s First Allbirds Location

By MCS Staff

Published May 31, 2022 at 7:12AM | Updated May 31, 2022 at 7:50AM

Allbirds will bring its New Zealand-American global lifestyle brand, that has garnered a lot of success online in recent years, to Bethesda Row between Levain Bakery and Apple. Signage is now up at the upcoming location, which will open later this year (no date available yet).

Allbirds joins a premium lineup of recently opened or soon to be opened retail, spa/services, and dining destinations in the neighborhood including:

Coming Soon Signage Up at Foxtrot “The Modern Corner Store”

By MCS Staff

Published May 30, 2022 at 1:59PM

Last March, Foxtrot, the modern corner store, café and delivery market, announced its continued DMV expansion with the planned opening of its first Maryland location at Bethesda Row (7262 Woodmont Avenue). It will be moving in to the space currently occupied by Mussel Bar & Grille, which closed in April.

Now, Foxtrot has put up “coming soon” signage in the windows ahead of a planned fall opening. Foxtrot will serve as a neighborhood destination where Bethesda residents can gather to grab a coffee, enjoy a meal, or pick up pantry staples and a bottle of wine.