Francesca’s to Close Permanently at Bethesda Row
Earlier this month, Houston-based women’s boutique chain Francesca’s voluntarily filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, with plans to sell the business, including its brick-and-mortar stores.
Overturned Truck Spills Lumber on 495
Some lanes on the inner loop of I-495 beltway were blocked between Rockville Pike and Connecticut Avenue near the Cedar Lane underpass.
Feature Photo courtesy of the Rockville Volunteer Fire Department.
2020 has certainly been a difficult year for everyone, however it has been especially trying for essential workers including emergency responders. While fire departments faced numerous new challenges associated with the COVID pandemic, many departments also maintained their holiday traditions.
As Dr. Anthony Fauci left work at the NIH in Bethesda Wednesday evening, quite the surprise was waiting for him as he stepped outside.
Emergency Medical Technicians, Firefighters, and Paramedics from the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rescue Squad and the NIH’s own Fire Department stood outside to surprise him and wish him a happy birthday.
In press releases published December 22nd, Montgomery County Police provided updates on two of their ongoing investigations:
Bethesda Home Invasion
20,000 Pounds of Cheese Balls Survive Beltway’s Latest Truck Wreck
Just after 2PM Monday afternoon, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue units were dispatched to the Outer Loop of the Beltway underneath MD-355 for a vehicle crash involving an overturned tractor trailer.
Ensemble, a Digital Food Hall, is Coming To Bethesda
A new concept restaurant from the owners of Ted’s Bulletin will be coming to Bethesda in 2021.
Gameworks Coming to Westfield Montgomery
“Coming Soon” signs promoting Gameworks and The Works Kitchen at Westfield Montgomery went up this past weekend.
Modified “Bethesda Streetery” with Heated Tents
The installation of tents and heaters began yesterday, Friday, Dec. 18th.
Beyond Meat, Honest Tea, and MoCo– How Are They Connected?
Bethesda resident Seth Goldman is the link between these businesses. He cofounded the drink company Honest Tea in 1998 and was its CEO until 2015– when he stepped back and became executive chairman of Beyond Meat.
Fire at Montgomery Mall Car Dealership
By Cordell Pugh