The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is investigating an attempted strong-arm carjacking of a rideshare driver on May 24 in the 8800 block of Rockville Pike in Bethesda and has released surveillance photos of three suspects, asking for the public’s help in identifying them. (more…)
Gap at Westfield Montgomery Mall (7101 Democracy Blvd) in Bethesda will permanently close on Thursday, July 24.
Westfield Montgomery opened its new Chess Lounge Saturday, July 19, drawing a large crowd for the first in a series of weekly community events. The launch coincided with International Chess Day on Sunday, July 20, and featured free instruction, open play, and mini tournaments. (more…)
CBS has announced that “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” will end its run in May 2026, and that the “Late Show” franchise itself will be retired at that time. Colbert was born in DC and spent some of his early years in Bethesda, right here in Montgomery County (video clip below shows him bringing up his time in the area).
National Ice Cream Day is this Sunday, July 20, and several local shops are offering fun promotions, freebies, and limited-time treats to help you celebrate. Here’s where you can enjoy sweet deals across Montgomery County: (more…)
A 24-year-old from Brooklyn, NY was sentenced in Montgomery County Circuit Court to 10 years in prison, with all but 26 months suspended, for involvement in a theft scheme targeting elderly victims in Bethesda, after pleading guilty to conspiracy and attempted theft charges.
Josephine Gluten Free Bakery has announced via social media that it will be closing permanently on July 31st. The bakery opened on October 22nd, 2022, taking over the space that was the long time home of Bone Jour.
The Montgomery County Police Department and NIH Police will join The Children’s Inn at NIH on Wednesday, July 16 for the annual “Christmas in July” celebration. (more…)
As part of what the chain is calling GLIZZY SZN 2025, Dog Haus Biergarten will celebrate National Hot Dog Day on Wednesday, July 16, by giving away one free Haus Dog per guest. (more…)
Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethsda will launch a new Chess Lounge in Center Court on Saturday, July 19, in partnership with regional nonprofits, offering free instruction, tournaments, and community events every weekend through September to coincide with International Chess Day.
Bethesda-based Marriott International announced that after 26 years with the company, Leeny Oberg, Marriott’s Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President, Development, has decided to retire effective March 31, 2026. […]