On Tuesday, Daniel Beckwitt was resentenced to ten years in prison, with all but five suspended, and an additional five years of supervised probation upon release for the 2017 death of Askia Khafra.
Beckwitt was originally sentenced to nine years in prison for second-degree “depraved heart” murder and involuntary manslaughter, but the “depraved heart” conviction was overturned by a state appeals court in January 2021.
At the end of January we let you know that AMC would be taking the place of ArcLight in Montgomery Mall (7101 Democracy Blvd).
The theater opened on March 2nd, but MacGuffins Bar remained dark. MacGuffins is AMC’s in-house bar that offers beer, wine, and mixed drinks to moviegoers.
Bozzuto and The Chevy Chase Land Company announced that restaurant ‘Elena James’ will be joining the Chevy Chase Lake neighborhood by the end of 2023. Additionally, a to-be-announced grocer will anchor the site upon opening in fall 2022.
“We are pleased to announce the addition of several new retail offerings to Chevy Chase Lake as we continue to bring exciting and unique concepts to the neighborhood for residents and guests to enjoy,” said Toby Bozzuto, President and CEO of Bozzuto. “With the upcoming opening of The Barrett and The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Chevy Chase, we look forward to bringing to life our collective vision for this vibrant new community gathering space.”
Capo Italian Deli will be opening a new location in Cabin John Village, according to a recent report by Store Reporter. According to the report, the exact location and opening date have not yet been determined, but Capo could be the replacement for Goldberg’s New York Bagels, which will close next month.
The Italian delicatessen was previously available for carryout and delivery in Montgomery County out of sister restaurant Brickside Food & Drink (4866 Cordell Ave) in Bethesda. The deli’s first location opened at 715 Florida Ave in NW, DC. Using a a prohibition style speakeasy gimmick, the deli their old school Italian deli as a “front” to it’s back bar. Capo gained attention in the area in the summer of 2020 for their popular “Fauci Pouchy” carryout cocktails. The deli has since opened a Western Market location and has a Tyson’s Corner location coming soon. The menu includes Italian classics like Chicken Parmigiano, Hot Italian Beef, Prosciutto & Provolone, and more.
Little Beet Table in Chevy Chase has closed permanently. The restaurant was located in The Collection at Chevy Chase (5471 Wisconsin Ave.) and opened in November of 2020.
Little Beet Table, which still has a location on Park Avenue in New York, served brunch, lunch, dinner and drinks with a vegetable-forward, seasonal approach. They have a 100% gluten-free menu packed with nourishing, wholesome dishes.
Hip Flask, the rooftop bar that’s inside of The Marriott Bethesda Downtown at Marriott HQ, will be opening up a few weeks later than previously anticipated. Representatives tell us the bar now plans to open on Tuesday, May 3rd
Hip Flask will serve small plates and craft cocktails. The new hotel also features a 360 degree lobby bar. Seventh State, the hotel’s restaurant, which includes a built-in Italian wood oven and indoor/outdoor seating opened earlier this month.
Montgomery County Police warns of a collision that has left Bradley Blvd closed at Bradmoor Drive, Rayburn Road and Huntington Pkway. Drivers are advised to seek an alternate route. Expect significant delays.
At 6:05AM, the Montgomery County Office of Emergency Management has stated that the road is closed in both directions between Rayburn Rd and Huntington Pkwy and also cautions motorists to expect significant delays and a eek alternate routes.
The Mercury at Wildwood was approved back in January of 2019 and will be located at 10241 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD 20814, next to the existing Wildwood shopping center. It will consist of 11,000 square feet of ground floor retail and 95,000 square feet of multi-family residential uses that will be age-restricted to persons who are 55 years of age or older. There will be 60 total residential units, 8 of which will be moderately priced dwelling units (MPDUs).
HESS construction is currently working on sewer relocation in the construction process. Below you’ll see a video of the progress:
The Jolly Shows Carnival will be at Westfield Montgomery Mall until Sunday, April 3rd. There will be over 30 attractions, including carnival rides, games, and food wagons.
The carnival supposed to start on March 23, but did not due to inclement weather.
The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck, a traveling food truck selling Hello Kitty-themed treats, will be returning to Bethesda on Saturday, April 2nd.
The truck will parked on the corner of Elm and Woodmont from 10am-7pm.
TPC Potomac will host the 2022 Wells Fargo Championship from May 5th-8th at Avenel Farm.
The par 70 golf course measures 7,139 yards and has played host to several PGA TOUR events such as the Quicken Loans National and the Neediest Kids Championship.