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MCPS Elementary School All-County Art Show Now Until May 1 at Montgomery Mall

Published April 27, 2022 at 3:53PM

The MCPS Elementary School 2022 All-County Art Show began at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, April 26 and will be available for anyone to walk through/view until 4:00 PM on Sunday, May 1. The display, which was entirely virtual last year, has returned to the mall, and can be seen spread across the lower level of the mall.

This exhibition highlights outstanding artwork created in 135 schools by students in Pre-K through Grade 5. We hope you share our pride in these students’ accomplishments! They demonstrated a high level of critical thinking, a sensitivity to design elements, and an ability to persevere that enabled them to create these incredible works of art.

Wizards Coach Wes Unseld Jr. Purchases Potomac Home

By MCS Staff

Published April 27, 2022 at 9:43AM | Updated April 28, 2022 at 3:39PM

Washington Wizards head coach Wes Unseld Jr. and his wife Evelyn have purchased a home in Potomac, according to a report from the Washington Business Journal. Unseld Jr. signed a four-year contract to become the head coach of the Washington Wizards on July 17, 2021, and ended up with a 35-47 record in his first year as the head coach of the team.

According to public records, the Unseld paid $3.7 million in March, just over $200k above asking price, for a 10,733 SF home that’s situated on a 2-acre lot north of River Road and east of Piney Meetinghouse Road. The home was originally listed in February. The property description can be seen below:

Honeymoon Chicken Receives Michelin “Bib Gourmand” Award

By Patrick Herron

Published April 26, 2022 at 7:24PM | Updated April 27, 2022 at 4:06PM

Honeymoon Chicken (4201 Georgia Ave NW, DC) has received a “Bib Gourmand” award from the Michelin Guide. Started in 1997, the Bib Gourmand award has been given to restaurants that have “good quality and good value”. Honeymoon Chicken opened it’s standalone location in DC this past January, but is also available in Montgomery County from Ensemble in Bethesda. Ensemble is a digital food hall from Salis Holdings (Ted’s Bulletin, Sidekick Bakery, Federalist Pig), located 4856 Cordell Ave. Food from Ensemble is only available for pickup or delivery and you must order through their mobile app. The menu features items from four the different Salis Holdings restaurants that can be mixed and matched. You can get a brisket sandwich from Federalist Pig, side of French toast from Ted’s Bulletin, fried chicken from Honeymoon Chicken, and dessert from Sidekick Bakery all at the same spot.

Junction Bakery & Bistro is Now Open in Chevy Chase

By MCS Staff

Published April 26, 2022 at 2:58PM

Junction Bakery & Bistro, an American bistro boasting fresh-baked breads and pastries, unique and flavorful breakfast, lunch, brunch and dinner offerings, is now open at 5471 Wisconsin Ave Suite 206B in Chevy Chase. The restaurant opened its first location in the Del Ray neighborhood of Alexandria, VA and has since opened another location in Capitol Hill.

Per the Junction Bakery website: “Our simple food paired with homemade breads and baked goods makes our kitchen an extension of your kitchen. Whether you are grabbing Commonwealth Joe espresso and a pastry to go on your way to work or stopping in for lunch or dinner with friends, you will find a warm, comfortable and beautiful environment to welcome you.”

Montgomery County Council Passes Resolution to Support Removing the Name of Francis G. Newlands, a White Supremacist, From Memorial Fountain in Chevy Chase

By Patrick Herron

Published April 26, 2022 at 2:00PM

Senator Newlands Memorial

For Immediate Release: Tuesday, April 26, 2022

Potomac Branch of Montgomery County Public Libraries Will Close on Sunday, May 22, for Refresh Project

By Patrick Herron

Published April 26, 2022 at 10:43AM

For Immediate Release: Tuesday, April 26, 2022

DC Touchdown Club Honors Many Local Football Players and Coaches During Last Thursday’s Awards Ceremony

By MCS Staff

Published April 25, 2022 at 7:33AM

The DC Touchdown Club held an awards ceremony last Thursday at Congressional Country Club in Bethesda to honor many local football greats. Among the honorees were longtime Washington Redskins offensive lineman Joe Jacoby, 2x ACC Coach of the Year Ralph Friedgen, Maryland’s all-time winningest head football coach And former Good Counsel football coach Bob Milloy, and former Wootton/Avalon student/athlete and Dallas Cowboys defensive back Trevon Diggs, and Quince Orchard High School football head coach John Kelly.

The awards ceremony featured a cocktail hour followed by a seated dinner and Super Bowl Champion Rick “Doc” Walker emceeing the awards ceremony. The Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Ralph Friedgen. Bob Milloy was inducted to the DC Touchdown Club’s Circle of Legends. The Washington Metro Player of the Year award went to Trevon Diggs. The Washington Metro High School Coach of the Year went to John Kelly.

Three MoCo Areas Listed in Thrillist’s ‘9 DC Suburbs That Are Absolutely Worth a Visit’

By MCS Staff

Published April 23, 2022 at 9:11AM

Thrillist, a media website covering food, drink, travel and entertainment, created a list of nine D.C. suburbs that “have under-the-radar restaurants, meandering hiking trails, and more to explore just outside of DC.” One third of the list ended up being right here in Montgomery County, with Bethesda, Wheaton, and Rockville finding their way onto the list that also included 4 areas in Northern Virginia and 2 in Prince George’s County.

For anyone concerned about their favorite area not being included, we will be working with TasteMoCo to find out which area in Montgomery County has the best food! That will be coming soon to the TasteMoCo instagram account. Below you’ll see the excerpts from Thrillist’s list regarding the areas in Montgomery County.

County Council Approves Potomac Overlook Historic District

By MCS Staff

Published April 22, 2022 at 7:37AM

The Amendment to the Master Plan for Historic Preservation is the first Mid-Century Modern historic district in Montgomery County

Montgomery Planning has announced the approval by the Montgomery County Council of an Amendment to the Master Plan for Historic Preservation of the Potomac Overlook Historic District. The Amendment was approved on April 19 by the County Council and covers nineteen houses located approximately two-and-a-half miles to the southwest of downtown Bethesda and overlooking the Potomac River. Potomac Overlook is the first Mid-Century Modern historic district in Montgomery County.

Under Armor in Montgomery Mall to Close for Remodeling, Temporary Location Announced

By Patrick Herron

Published April 20, 2022 at 9:28AM

Under Armor in Montgomery Mall (7101 Democracy Blvd, Bethesda) will be closing for several months beginning on April 26 for remodeling.

During this time, Under Armor will have a temporary location in the mall at the former site of Sports Nation, which closed back in February. The temporary store is expected to be open a few days after the main location closes and will feature a majority of their inventory, except for kids clothing.

Bethesda Vapor Company to Close Permanently at The End of The Month

By MCS Staff

Published April 20, 2022 at 7:56AM

Bethesda Vapor Company has announced via its social media that it will be closing permanently at the end of this month (April 2022).

It has been located at 4823 Fairmont Ave. in Bethesda since 2014 and per its instagram account offers “the best E-juice, WaterPipes, CBD & Handpipes.”