Prato is taking another step toward its projected late fall 2026 opening at 7278 Woodmont Ave. in Bethesda. The Italian restaurant is scheduled for a liquor license hearing with Montgomery County Alcohol Beverage Services on Thursday, August 20.

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Maman, the French-inspired café and bakery, is planning to open in the former Buca di Beppo space at 112 Kentlands Blvd. in Gaithersburg’s Kentlands Market Square. The space had previously been slated for Tatte Bakery & Cafe before those plans changed earlier this year. (more…)


Update: All lanes of MD-191 (Bradley Blvd) from MD-355 (Wisconsin Ave) to Strathmore St have reopened. Expect residual delays.

Alert Montgomery reports that a traffic incident has closed all westbound lanes of MD-191 (Bradley Boulevard) between MD-355 (Wisconsin Avenue) and Strathmore Street in Bethesda.


Updated to remove information about an opening act (will no longer be participating).

Jon Lovitz is bringing his stand-up comedy tour to Montgomery County later this month, with a performance scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 16 at the Bethesda Theatre. The former Saturday Night Live cast member will take the stage at 7pm, with dinner and doors opening at 5pm.


Those eager to try PopUp Bagels in Bethesda will have to wait a little longer. The rapidly growing bagel chain has announced that it has pushed back the opening of its Bethesda location to Friday, August 14. The shop was previously expected to open a little earlier this summer.

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Family, friends, and members of the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rescue Squad (BCCRS) and Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service gathered Friday, July 31, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Rockville to honor the life and legacy of Chief David S. Dwyer.

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