Motorists Can Expect Overnight Single-Lane Closures; Drivers Urged to Plan Extra Drive Time During Work Hours
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration began resurfacing MD 191 (Bradley Boulevard) in both directions between 6421 Bradley Boulevard and Bradmoor Drive in Bethesda on July 24. The work is expected to be completed by mid-September, weather permitting.
In a nation where the legality of various unconventional items often sparks debate, Maryland holds a unique distinction… it is the only state in the United States that completely prohibits the private ownership of flamethrowers. While other states may have regulations or permit requirements, Maryland’s stance is absolute.
The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) has shared the following regarding Bay Bridge traffic the week of August 3-9.
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has joined a multistate lawsuit challenging recent federal actions by the Trump administration that seek to restrict access to healthcare for transgender, intersex, and nonbinary youth, arguing the measures exceed federal authority and threaten lawful medical care.
Former President Joe Biden, known for his well-documented love of ice cream, has been spotted for the second time this week at a Baskin Robbins location here in Montgomery County, Maryland. The casual stops, this time in Downtown Bethesda (4905 Cordell Ave.), have drawn attention from local residents and media alike.
For nearly three decades, a series of brutal sexual assaults and one murder haunted Montgomery County and the Washington DC metropolitan area. The perpetrator, known to law enforcement and the public as the “Potomac River Rapist,” was active from 1991 to 1998, leaving a trail of fear and unsolved cases. The mystery was finally brought to an end in 2019, thanks to advances in DNA technology and a collaborative cold case investigation, leading to the arrest of Giles Daniel Warrick. Warrick later died while awaiting trial.
Updated to reflect that Montgomery Hills Jr. High is currently home to the Yeshiva of Greater Washington.
While many know Sylvester Stallone as a quintessential Philadelphia icon, his formative years were spent right here in Montgomery County, Maryland. In a candid conversation with his daughters on the podcast “Unwaxed,” (video below) the acclaimed actor, writer, and director revealed a surprising detail from his past: he was “banned from the entire Maryland school board.”
The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck, a traveling food truck selling Hello Kitty-themed treats, will make a stop at Bethesda Row on Saturday, August 9 from 10am-7pm. (more…)
Governor Wes Moore is urging Marylanders to prepare for potential flash flooding and severe storms expected this afternoon and evening, with the highest risk along the I-95 corridor and upper Eastern Shore, as all counties except Garrett and Allegany are under a flood watch.
Downtown Bethesda is set to welcome a new culinary addition as Takumi Japanese Bistro and Bar prepares to open its doors at 4929 Bethesda Avenue. The new restaurant will occupy a space with a rich history of Asian-inspired dining, previously home to Wang Dynasty and, for 15 years before that, the beloved Shanghai Village.
On Wednesday, Governor Wes Moore announced that X-energy, an advanced nuclear reactor and fuel company, is expanding in Maryland by consolidating its headquarters into a new 125,000-square-foot facility in Gaithersburg […]