Following a binding arbitration hearing, National Philharmonic at Strathmore founder and former Music Director & Conductor Piotr Gajewski has been awarded $391,402 in damages for breach of contract, wrongful termination, and violation of Maryland Wage Payment and Collections Law, to be paid by the National Philharmonic.
North Bethesda’s signature fall celebration, PIKEtoberfest, returns to Pike & Rose on Sunday, October 5, from 12 pm to 4 pm. The free, family-friendly festival invites the community to spend the afternoon enjoying live entertainment, local food and drinks, games, and activities for all ages.
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is asking for the public’s help in locating 18-year-old Joshua Carter and 25-year-old Justin Michael Greene Collins of Silver Spring, who are wanted in connection with the September 21 homicide of Akwalabeng Fontava and the kidnapping of two victims. (more…)
The community is rallying to support the family of 29-year-old Akwalabeng “Asong” Fontava, who was shot and killed in his North Bethesda apartment on Sunday, September 21. A GoFundMe has been launched to assist with funeral expenses and honor his memory, describing him as a kindhearted, faith-driven young man whose life was taken far too soon. (more…)
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD)– Major Crimes Division, Homicide Section is investigating the shooting death of a 29-year-old North Bethesda man. A Hyattsville man is charged with kidnapping, and two suspects remain outstanding.
If you have ever tried to park at a busy shopping center in Montgomery County, chances are you have had a frustrating experience. Over the years, we have heard from countless readers about which lots are the most chaotic, confusing, or downright dangerous. Based on that feedback and our own observations, here is an updated list of some of the worst offenders, in no particular order. (more…)
McDonogh lacrosse coach Andy Hilgartner is leaving the program after 17 seasons to become the new head coach at Georgetown Prep in North Bethesda, as first reported by Ty Xanders. The move marks the end of a highly successful era for Hilgartner at McDonogh and the beginning of a new chapter at one of the Washington DC area’s most prestigious lacrosse programs.
Strathmore introduces six dynamic young musicians as its Artists in Residence (AIR) Class of 2026—a genre-defying cohort selected for their creativity, skill, and artistic vision. The artists will make their debut at Fresh AIR on Wednesday, Nov. 12, at 8 p.m. at The Music Center. This signature event for one of the region’s premier professional development programs for rising musicians will feature the participants’ original works, innovative collaborations, and cross-disciplinary performances. Tickets are available to the public on Friday, Sept. 5.
Nando’s PERi-PERi is offering a free ¼ chicken and chips in exchange for a donation of a non-perishable pantry item on Friday, July 18, from 3-6pm at all its locations. […]
Harris Teeter, located at 11845 Old Georgetown Rd. in North Bethesda, is set to close permanently next month, according to several employees we spoke with on Saturday afternoon.
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will hold a public open house on June 18 at Walter Johnson High School to present the North Bethesda Flash Bus Rapid Transit Planning Study and gather community input on proposed transit improvements between Westfield Montgomery Mall and the North Bethesda Metro Station.