The Montgomery County Council approved an amendment to add Timberlawn to Montgomery County’s Master Plan for Historic Preservation. The vote follows the May 2025 recommendation by the Montgomery County Planning Board to historically designate the North Bethesda house where Eunice Kennedy Shriver launched Camp Shriver, a day camp for children with intellectual disabilities that inspired the creation of Special Olympics.
Two people were trapped after a vehicle ended up on top of two occupied cars in the parking lot of the Camalier Building on Fernwood Road in North Bethesda on Thursday afternoon. (more…)
Sunday Morning Bakehouse, the beloved Pike & Rose bakery and café founded by Montgomery County native Caroline Yi, has been named one of the “Best Bakeries Around DC” by Eater DC. The recognition highlights the bakery’s standout pastries, coffee program, and community-driven atmosphere, which have made it one of the region’s favorite morning stops since opening in 2019.
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) has arrested 27-year-old Moesha Gardener of North Bethesda for falsely reporting a home invasion using an AI-generated image, which prompted a large police response. Gardener admitted the incident was a prank and now faces charges for making false statements to authorities. (more…)
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) announced that 18-year-old Joshua Carter has been arrested in Fayetteville, North Carolina, in connection with the September 21 shooting death of 29-year-old Akwalabeng Fontava in North Bethesda, while a second suspect, 25-year-old Justin Michael Greene Collins, remains at large. (more…)
At approximately 3:25 p.m. on Sunday, October 5, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a vehicle fire at 12300 Wilkins Avenue near Parklawn Drive in North Bethesda. (more…)
The Pike District Partnership announced the election of Andrew Shulman as its new board president, along with a new executive committee and three additional board members to help guide the organization’s next phase of growth in North Bethesda. (more…)
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) announced Sunday that a death investigation in North Bethesda is now being treated as a homicide. (more…)
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…)
12:55pm update: 2D officers have two students in custody following the report of a gun on campus. A BB gun was recovered during the investigation. @MCPS has lifted the lockdown at Northwood HS. A news release will be distributed with more detailed information.
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) has released an “incident alert” that involves MCPS placing Northwood High School, currently located on Old Georgetown Rd. in North Bethesda, on lockdown while police investigate a report of a gun. This incident is separate from the earlier call, which was cleared by police and unfounded.