We’ve previously reported that the renowned Nan Xiang Soup Dumplings, celebrated for its Michelin Guide recommendations and Shanghainese cuisine, is set to open its doors this fall at the Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda. This highly anticipated arrival was also recently recommended by Forbes in an article highlighting “Where To Eat And Drink In New York City For The 2025 U.S. Open.”
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) and U.S. Park Rangers responded Sunday to Great Falls Park at the end of Ford Mine Trail for an injured adult female hiker who suffered a non-life-threatening head injury after a fall. (more…)
Monday’s Powerball jackpot is up to an estimated $1.10 billion with a cash value of $498.4 million. Below are a few ideas for where you could spend some of that money in Montgomery County if you hit the big one. (more…)
Sprout, a popular Maryland-based eatery known for its commitment to locally sourced, organic, and scratch-made foods, has officially opened its first location in the D.C. metropolitan area. The new café at Bethesda Row welcomed its first customers on Friday, August 29.
After more than two decades as a staple of the Washington region’s dining scene, Cubano’s is entering a new chapter. The Bethesda location of the beloved Cuban restaurant has been listed for sale as the current owners prepare to move out of state. The Silver Spring location closed last year after more than 20 years in business.
Three Maryland eateries, all located in Montgomery County, have been recognized by Eater DC on their list of “Best Sandwiches Around DC Right Now.” While there are many wonderful sandwiches across the county, Wheaton, Takoma Park, and Bethesda are now firmly on the map for serious sandwich enthusiasts.
On Saturday, August 30, National Chess Master David Bennett will visit the Westfield Montgomery Chess Lounge in Bethesda to play simultaneous matches against 20 attendees from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Guests can register onsite at noon, and open play will also be available. (more…)
Eugene Gligor, 45, of Washington, D.C., was sentenced to 30 years in prison, with 22 to serve and five years of supervised probation after pleading guilty to second-degree murder in the 2001 killing of Leslie Preer in Chevy Chase, a case solved in 2024 through forensic genetic genealogical DNA analysis. (more…)
Claire’s has announced plans to close more than 200 stores nationwide after recently filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. (more…)
Dedicated to boosting educational and employment outcomes for underserved communities and preserving the historic legacies of post-Civil War Black settlements in Montgomery County and the greater D.C. region, the Potomac Community Foundation (PCF) has officially launched as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.