Below is an updated look at the latest retail and dining changes coming soon to Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda, including new restaurants, specialty shops, and brand relocations. (more…)
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Donna Rae Garff Marriott, a longtime Bethesda resident and the wife of Marriott International Chairman Emeritus J.W. “Bill” Marriott, Jr., has passed away. Bethesda-based Marriott International announced that Donna Marriott died peacefully on December 30, 2025, at her Bethesda home, surrounded by loved ones. She was 90.
Chip City has permanently closed its Bethesda location, marking the end of the New York- based cookie chain’s only Maryland outpost.
Lucky Strike is closing its location at Westfield Montgomery Mall, with its final day of operation set for Sunday, January 4, according to a representative who confirmed the upcoming closure to The MoCoShow on Friday evening.
A rescue unfolded early Thursday, January 1, after an attempted armed robbery forced two men onto a narrow exterior ledge nine stories above the ground at the Embassy Suites Hotel, located at 6711 Democracy Boulevard in Bethesda.
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Article update on Friday, January 2, with new information. Additional information, including surveillance video can be seen here.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) conducted a technical high-angle rescue early January 1 at the Embassy Suites Hotel, located at 6711 Democracy Boulevard in Bethesda, after two adults were found stuck on a ninth-floor ledge. (more…)
Two Maryland Cities Included in Top 25 “Best Places to Live in the U.S.” List (Top Articles of 2025)
As 2025 comes to a close, we wanted to share with you some of our most-read articles of the year. This article was originally published on May 30 and it went on to become one of our most-read articles of 2025.
U.S. News has unveiled its highly anticipated 2025-2026 Best Places to Live in the U.S. rankings, spotlighting 250 major cities across the nation. In evaluating each city’s value, desirability, job market strength, and overall quality of life, the list highlights those communities that have excelled in offering exceptional living experiences. Two Maryland cities have made the top 25.
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The Food Market, a popular restaurant concept by Chef Chad Gauss, has announced it will open its upcoming Bethesda location in early 2026.
Bethesda-based security technology company Brivo (7700 Old Georgetown Rd.) is set to significantly expand its global footprint following the announcement of a major merger that will create the world’s largest AI cloud-native physical security company.
Coming Soon signage is now up for Osteria Divina, which will open on the ground floor of The Claude at 3820 Chaplin Place in Chevy Chase Lake.
Back in November, we reported that a new restaurant named Bob’s Shanghai would be opening in Bethesda, appearing to be an expansion of the popular Rockville restaurant of the same name. Since then, that plan has been clarified, and the restaurant coming to Bethesda will not be affiliated with Bob’s Shanghai in Rockville.