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Final Look Inside Lakeforest Mall (Top Stories of 2025)

By MCS Staff

As 2025 comes to a close, we wanted to share with you some of our most-read articles of the year. This article was originally published on November 10th and it went on to become one of our most-read articles of 2025. Since then, additional information has been released regarding the redevelopment of Lakeforest. 

Demolition work is underway inside Lakeforest Mall as crews continue preparing the long-shuttered property for full teardown. Recent photos from inside the building show active interior demolition as the site moves closer to its next phase of redevelopment (photos available below).

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Massive 49,000 Sq. Ft. Entertainment Destination Set To Open Second Maryland Location

By Patrick Herron
Courtesy Round1USA.com

Round1 Bowling & Arcade is coming to Wheaton Mall with plans to open a massive 49,000-square-foot entertainment complex, bringing one of the country’s fastest-growing arcade and bowling concepts to Montgomery County. It is Round1’s second Maryland location, with the first opening in Towson Town Center in December 2019.

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Koi Sushi Takes Shape at Rio Lakefront, Early 2026 Opening Now Likely

By MCS Staff

In August 2024, we reported that a sushi restaurant had signed on to open at Rio Lakefront, though details at the time were limited. We later learned the restaurant would be called Koi Sushi, and now, with construction moving forward, it appears the highly anticipated spot is tracking toward an early 2026 opening.

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Name Change Clarifies Bob’s Bethesda Is Not Linked to Rockville’s Bob’s Shanghai

By MCS Staff
Courtesy Google Maps

Back in November, we reported that a new restaurant named Bob’s Shanghai would be opening in Bethesda, appearing to be an expansion of the popular Rockville restaurant of the same name. Since then, that plan has been clarified, and the restaurant coming to Bethesda will not be affiliated with Bob’s Shanghai in Rockville.

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