Update: Frank Pepe has announced that due to “unforeseen  events,” the opening of the restaurant has been delayed one week to March, 28.

Connecticut-based Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana  has announced they will open its first DMV location at Bethesda’s Westfield Montgomery Mall (7101 Democracy Blvd) on March 21.


South Korea-based Bonchon, a Korean fried chicken concept with 115 U.S. locations, has signed an agreement with JSM Development LLC to open six stores in Maryland and Washington, D.C. The first will open by February 2023, according to FastCasual.com

Source of the Spring reports that three of the new locations will be in Montgomery County; in Bethesda, Silver Spring, and Wheaton.


Sergio Koyangbo, 20, of Bethesda, was ordered to be held without bond at his hearing this afternoon in District Court for Montgomery County, according to the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office,

Koyangbo is facing first-degree murder charges for the stabbing death of his stepfather, 46-year old David Beasley.


The Truck Will Host Regular Hours in Montgomery County, Md. As Well As Private Events

Today, Chef Jarrad Silver announces the launch of his new food truck, Silver and Sons BBQ to debut in the parking lot of Captains Market at 7607 Macarthur Boulevard in Bethesda, Maryland on March 12. Silver’s take on barbecue is heavily influenced by his Jewish upbringing and professional training in the kitchens of local Mediterranean restaurants. In addition to being stationed at Captains Market, Silver and Sons BBQ is also available through pre-orders, neighborhood deliveries, and private catering.


Perseus TDC announces it has acquired a five-story, 65,000-square-foot office building at 4405 East-West Highway in Bethesda, Maryland with plans to redevelop the site as a 10-story multifamily community with more than 300 units. Entitlement and design is underway, and construction is expected to begin in 2024.

“Perseus TDC is focused on developing highly-amenitized multifamily communities in premier D.C. metro locations, creating value for our investors and improving the community for all residents,” said Adam Peters, Regional Partner at Perseus TDC. “Our commitment to building the best product for all price points drives our design approach and strategy.”


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