Below is an updated look at the latest retail and dining changes at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda, including new restaurants, specialty shops, and brand relocations.
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Maryland ranked 21st overall in U.S. News & World Report’s newly released 2026 Best States rankings, placing just behind neighboring Virginia, which came in at 19th.
Montgomery County has lifted all remaining health advisories for the Potomac River shoreline and river sediment after recent testing showed bacterial levels have returned to acceptable levels. (more…)
A new statewide survey from the Maryland Department of Health shows encouraging improvements in youth mental health and substance use, while highlighting continued concerns about bullying, dating violence and the impact of social media on students. (more…)
Kitchen Social is nearing the finish line on its first Maryland location, with the Ohio-based restaurant now targeting a late August opening at Downtown Crown in Gaithersburg.
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Agora Restaurant has officially opened its first Maryland location inside the Hyatt Regency Bethesda at One Bethesda Metro Center, bringing its family-owned Mediterranean concept to the heart of downtown Bethesda. A video preview of the restaurant is available below.
The family of a 28-year-old Silver Spring man who was killed in a single-vehicle collision in White Oak last weekend is asking the community for support as they prepare to lay him to rest and help provide for his young son. (more…)
Governor Wes Moore announced today that Maryland is investing $5 million through the Department of Labor’s Industry Apprenticeship Accelerator to expand registered apprenticeship programs in high-demand fields including healthcare, information technology, early childhood education, manufacturing and agriculture. (more…)
The Maryland State Police will participate in National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 4, joining local law enforcement agencies at several community events across Montgomery County.
A Maryland Lottery player is $1 million richer after purchasing a winning Powerball ticket at a Royal Farms for Wednesday night’s drawing. (more…)