Construction is officially underway on Rosetta Bakery’s first-ever Maryland location, bringing the popular Italian bakery one step closer to opening in Bethesda.
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As Home Alone continues its annual run as one of the most-watched Christmas movies, the holiday classic carries a strong Montgomery County connection through actor Daniel Stern, with an added local tie through the late John Heard… something we love to feature each holiday season.
Just Salad is continuing its rapid expansion across the DMV with another new location planned just outside of Montgomery County, this time in Friendship Heights.
Sweeteria, the popular Silver Spring dessert café, has opened its new location at 7525 Old Georgetown Road in Bethesda. The café moves into a space previously occupied by St. Arnold’s Mussel Bar, Tyber Bierhaus, and Thimian Thai. (more…)
Longtime Hot 97 morning host Peter Rosenberg is closing a major chapter of his career, and for Montgomery County, it marks a notable moment tied to one of its own who rose from local radio roots to national prominence.
A Bethesda resident won $111,971 from a $5 FAST PLAY Cash Combination progressive jackpot ticket purchased at Maple Beer and Wine on Wisconsin Avenue. After initial confusion while scanning the ticket, the player confirmed the win with a cashier and plans to use the prize money to pay off debt. Full story below courtesy MD Lottery: (more…)
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Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services responded late Monday morning to a high-rise fire at the Highland House apartments, located at 5480 Wisconsin Avenue in Friendship Heights. MCFRS initially reported heavy smoke on the 15th floor, confirming an active fire inside an apartment as crews worked to bring the blaze under control.
Uchiko, the nationally acclaimed sister concept to Austin’s award-winning Uchi, is officially moving forward with its first Maryland location in Bethesda. According to county records, the restaurant has received its permit to begin a $4.6 million interior build-out at 7315 Wisconsin Avenue, the former Ruth’s Chris Steak House space. The 9,000 SF restaurant is now slated for a mid-2026 debut, marking one of the region’s most anticipated culinary arrivals.
Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) 2nd District officers responded Friday night to a reported non-contact shooting in the 7650 block of Westlake Terrace in Bethesda. (more…)
The Cheesecake Factory at 5335 Wisconsin Avenue NW in Washington DC’s Friendship Heights neighborhood has announced that it will permanently close next month. According to Fox 5’s Allison Papson, the company stated that after extensive review it made the decision to discontinue operations at the Chevy Chase location, with the final day of service set for January 24, 2026.