Bethesda continues to see a wave of new businesses opening their doors while several highly anticipated concepts move closer to opening. From restaurants and fitness centers to retail and dessert destinations, here’s a look at what’s new and what’s coming soon in and around downtown Bethesda.

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A 326-unit apartment community in White Oak is being preserved as mixed-income affordable housing through a $79.4 million acquisition announced by Donaldson Impact Investments, in partnership with New York Life Investment Management and nonprofit developer Housing Initiative Partnership (HIP).

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A new drink destination has arrived at Rio Lakefront in Gaithersburg. Sip, a family-owned dirty soda and mocktail stand, recently opened next to Bear’s Shaved Ice near the carousel and playground, offering a menu of customizable dirty sodas, mocktails, energy drink mixes, sparkling water refreshers, and specialty beverages (preview video available below).

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Fire officials from across the Washington region gathered Thursday to remind residents that fireworks are dangerous and should be left to professionals ahead of Independence Day celebrations. Representatives from agencies in Washington, D.C., Montgomery County, Arlington County and Alexandria also conducted a live demonstration showing how illegal fireworks can cause serious injuries and property damage. (more…)


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