Updated to include additional information, including cause of fire and amount in damage.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded Sunday evening to a commercial building on St. Elmo Avenue in Bethesda after reports of smoke coming from the garage area attached to Colonial Opticians and Beth’s Café. (more…)
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to Great Falls Park on Friday afternoon after reports of an injured adult male on Trail A. (more…)
Update: This article previously listed December 3 as the opening date. Westfield Montgomery (7101 Democracy Blvd, Bethesda) has announced that Andy’s Pizza will open at the mall on Friday, December […]
Construction Nears Completion at Greenbriar Local Park Following May 2024 Fire
Construction at Greenbriar Local Park in Potomac is now nearing completion, roughly a year and a half after a fire caused an estimated $1 million in damage and forced the closure of the park’s large playground. The rebuilt playground structure appears nearly finished, though the walkway leading to it remains fenced off as work continues.
The State of Maryland has dedicated a stretch of River Road (Maryland Route 190) in honor of former Cabin John Park Volunteer Fire Department (CJPVFD) Fire Chief James P. Seavey, Sr., recognizing a lifetime of service that spanned more than four decades and left a lasting impact on firefighters locally and nationwide.
Walter Johnson boys basketball head coach Chase Rieder has made a major addition to his first-year coaching staff, bringing on former Georgetown standout and longtime NBA player Jerome “Junkyard Dog” Williams as an assistant coach.
Bullis School standout Quincy Wilson, already the youngest male U.S. Olympian in track and field history, has announced that he’s committing to the University of Maryland. The decision was shared Monday evening on SportsCenterNext, where Wilson confirmed that he will continue his academic and athletic career just a short drive from his Potomac campus.
A special event celebrating the 40th anniversary of Stand By Me will take place with a screening of the film followed by a live reunion conversation with stars Corey Feldman, Jerry O’Connell, and Wil Wheaton.
Wetzel’s Pretzels has officially begun construction on its upcoming location at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda. In May, we shared that the pretzel chain was on the way, with signage posted at the site indicating a fall opening. The timeline has shifted slightly, but progress is now underway after Wetzel’s Pretzels recently received its permit to begin building out the space.
Maman Joon, the fast-casual Persian restaurant known for its home-style kabobs and family recipes, is preparing to open a new location at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda within the next week. Preview photos, courtesy of Maman Joon, available below.
Gold Bunny Donut will open on Friday, November 28 at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda, taking over the former Donutchew space near the food court and next to Macy’s. (more…)