While Washington DC boasts a vibrant culinary scene, neighboring Maryland is proving to be a serious contender, especially for those in search of the perfect oyster happy hour. In a nod to the region’s top-tier seafood offerings, Eater DC has included four Maryland establishments (all right here in Montgomery County) on its list of “DC’s Best Oyster Happy Hours.”
American Field Services (AFS-USA) has announced that Ashton Veld, a high school student from Bethesda, Maryland is one of 210 American high school students to be awarded the Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX) scholarship for the 2025-2026 academic year. CBYX is a bilateral exchange program co-sponsored by the U.S. Department of State and German Bundestag (Parliament).
Last month we let you know that Downtown Bethesda is set to welcome a new culinary addition as Takumi Japanese Bistro and Bar. After the restaurant’s Google listing stated an August 17th opening date, management confirmed that it will open on that Sunday.
Paris Baguette has opened its newest Montgomery County location at 4924 St. Elmo Avenue in the Sophia Bethesda Apartments. The store is now open daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM. (more…)
According to Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) 2nd District Commander Amy Daum, there has been a concerning rise in juveniles riding electric mini dirt bikes in urban areas, particularly at night, leading to multiple collisions and safety risks. (more…)
A Bethesda woman has been charged with felony embezzlement over $100,000 and felony embezzlement by a public official following a Michigan State Police investigation. Authorities allege she misappropriated grant funds while serving as a Specialty Court Administrator in Van Buren County, Michigan; she was arraigned on August 5. (more…)
Simona Café is opening at 4520 East-West Highway in Bethesda, taking over the former Starbucks location at the Bethesda Office Center. (more…)
Update: The repairs have been completed and Wisconsin Ave. has reopened as of 6am Wednesday morning.
WSSC crews have been working to repair a significant water main break that occurred on Monday along Wisconsin Avenue (MD-355) near East West Highway (MD-410) in Bethesda. The incident caused substantial damage to the southbound lanes of Wisconsin Avenue, leading to a multi-day closure for emergency repairs.
Nordstrom Café at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda has officially rebranded to Ruscello. (more…)
Restaurateurs, chefs, restaurant industry professionals, and guests gathered Sunday, August 3 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center for the 43rd Annual RAMMYS Awards & Gala as the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) announced the 2025 RAMMYS Award winners. Jetties, a sandwich shop with one Maryland location (4829 Fairmont Ave. Bethesda, MD), was named the “Hottest Sandwich Shop of the Year.”
Paris Baguette will open its newest Montgomery County location at 4924 St. Elmo Avenue in the Sophia Bethesda Apartments on Friday, August 8. (more…)