North Bethesda Archives - Page 3 of 16

Strathmore Announces 2026 Artists in Residence Class Ahead of November Debut Concert

Published August 11, 2025 at 9:01PM

Courtesy Strathmore

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.

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Nando’s PERi-PERi is Giving Away Free Chicken & Chips for Food Donations on July 18

By Patrick Herron

Published July 17, 2025 at 9:38PM | Updated July 18, 2025 at 10:14AM

Courtesy Nando's on Facebook

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 to Close Permanently Next Month

By MCS Staff

Published June 21, 2025 at 5:34PM

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.

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MCDOT to Host June 18 Open House on North Bethesda Flash BRT Planning Study

By Patrick Herron

Published June 10, 2025 at 3:35PM

Courtesy MCDOT

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.

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Man Assaults 7-Eleven Employee Over Soda, Later Brandishes Gun

By MCS Staff

Published June 6, 2025 at 7:55AM

The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is investigating a May 7 assault at a Rockville 7-Eleven, where a man attacked employees after being told soda wasn’t free, later brandishing a handgun before fleeing toward the White Flint Metro Station. (more…)

Maryland’s First McDonald’s “On the Go” Restaurant Set to Open Soon

By MCS Staff

Published May 13, 2025 at 3:36PM | Updated May 28, 2025 at 8:22AM

McDonald’s is opening its newest restaurant at 11710 Rockville Pike in North Bethesda, located in the former Arby’s site, which closed its last Montgomery County location in May 2021. This location, which started construction last fall, appears to be part of McDonald’s new “On the Go” concept, which includes a smaller/limited lobby and focuses primarily on delivery and pick-up services.

A McDonald’s-based social media account, McFranchisee, shared details about the first “On the Go” concept that opened in Los Angeles in December 2024:

Man Shot at Veterinary Resort in North Bethesda

By MCS Staff

Published April 22, 2025 at 8:55AM

Courtesy MCPD

The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) responded to the 11500 block of Rockville Pike at approximately 9:54 p.m. on Monday, April 21, for the report of an adult male shot. (more…)

Fire Damages Two Construction Trailers

By Patrick Herron

Published April 19, 2025 at 1:53PM

Courtesy MCFRS

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a construction site near Fernwood Road and Rockledge Drive in North Bethesda where two trailers were damaged in a fire. (more…)

Five New Restaurants That Have Created Buzz (Spring 2025 Edition)

By MCS Staff

Published April 19, 2025 at 12:41PM

Fish & Chips at Duke’s Grocery

In this article we take a look at five restaurants that have created the most buzz on our website and associated social media accounts since opening within the last couple of months. Today we’re going to highlight the five (in no particular order) that have generated the most buzz in the last few months in terms of views, likes, and shares:

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CAVA Founders Set to Open Mediterranean-Influenced American Grill Bouboulina on March 21

By MCS Staff

Published March 13, 2025 at 11:55AM | Updated March 13, 2025 at 7:07PM

Photo credit: Deb Lindsey

Bouboulina is scheduled to open on Friday, March 21 on the street level of 921 Meeting Street in North Bethesda’s Pike & Rose neighborhood.

Nando’s Offers Free Chicken to Federal Workers on National Employee Appreciation Day

By Patrick Herron

Published March 6, 2025 at 10:49AM

Courtesy Nando's PERi PERi

Nando’s PERi PERi is offering free quarter-chicken and chips to all current and recently laid-off federal workers in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia areas on Friday, March 7, 2025, from 2 pm to 5 pm in honor of National Employee Appreciation Day. (more…)