A Bethesda resident won $111,971 from a $5 FAST PLAY Cash Combination progressive jackpot ticket purchased at Maple Beer and Wine on Wisconsin Avenue. After initial confusion while scanning the ticket, the player confirmed the win with a cashier and plans to use the prize money to pay off debt. Full story below courtesy MD Lottery: (more…)
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services responded late Monday morning to a high-rise fire at the Highland House apartments, located at 5480 Wisconsin Avenue in Friendship Heights. MCFRS initially reported heavy smoke on the 15th floor, confirming an active fire inside an apartment as crews worked to bring the blaze under control.
Uchiko, the nationally acclaimed sister concept to Austin’s award-winning Uchi, is officially moving forward with its first Maryland location in Bethesda. According to county records, the restaurant has received its permit to begin a $4.6 million interior build-out at 7315 Wisconsin Avenue, the former Ruth’s Chris Steak House space. The 9,000 SF restaurant is now slated for a mid-2026 debut, marking one of the region’s most anticipated culinary arrivals.
Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) 2nd District officers responded Friday night to a reported non-contact shooting in the 7650 block of Westlake Terrace in Bethesda. (more…)
The Cheesecake Factory at 5335 Wisconsin Avenue NW in Washington DC’s Friendship Heights neighborhood has announced that it will permanently close next month. According to Fox 5’s Allison Papson, the company stated that after extensive review it made the decision to discontinue operations at the Chevy Chase location, with the final day of service set for January 24, 2026.
Kapow Buddy ‘Thai Street Bowls’ at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda is temporarily closed on Thursday, December 4, due to a maintenance issue. (more…)
MCPD UPDATE: “MCPS has lifted the HOLD status at Bethesda Chevy Chase HS. Police have confirmed that this was a swatting incident. Officers are clearing the scene.”
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) has shared that “Bethesda Chevy Chase HS is currently in a HOLD status because of an alleged swatting call. MCPD officers are on scene investigating the validity of the threat.”
UPDATE: Kai Yogis has been located safe and unharmed. Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division are asking for the public’s assistance in locating […]
Below is an updated look at the latest retail and dining changes coming soon to Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda, including new restaurants, specialty shops, and brand relocations. (more…)
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) has released new details following Sunday night’s commercial building fire on St. Elmo Avenue in Bethesda.