North Bethesda’s annual Santa Crawl is set to return on Saturday, December 13, bringing an afternoon and evening of festive celebrations to Pike & Rose. The event will run from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. at 11870 Grand Park Avenue, offering holiday-themed activities, live entertainment, giveaways, and food and drink specials throughout the neighborhood.
Below is an updated look at the latest retail and dining changes coming soon to Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda, including new restaurants, specialty shops, and brand relocations. (more…)
The Amazing Art Studio, a longtime local favorite for pottery painting and hands-on art experiences, is expanding with a second location coming to the newly developed White Oak Town Center. The studio’s ownership has confirmed that the new site will be an additional studio rather than a relocation. The existing Downtown Crown location at 115 Crown Park Drive in Gaithersburg will remain open.
Light Up the Lakefront is back at Rio in Gaithersburg this Saturday, December 6, bringing one of the area’s most popular holiday traditions to the waterfront. HOT 99.5’s Intern John, and The MoCoShow’s own “Mr. MoCo,” Alex Tsironis, will once again take the stage to host the event from 4:00pm to 7:00pm. The free celebration promises an evening packed with lights, music, entertainment, and a fireworks finale over the lake (video of last year’s event below).
Nash & Smashed will open its second Montgomery County location on Tuesday, December 2 at 13436 New Hampshire Ave in the Colesville Center. The restaurant moves into the space previously occupied by Peri Peri Original & Kallisto Steakhouse. (more…)
A new Dunkin’/Baskin Robbins is coming to 898 Muddy Branch Road in Gaithersburg, filling the former Starbucks space in Muddy Branch Square (photo is a rendering, signage is not yet up). The Starbucks, which closed earlier in September, was one of five Montgomery County stores shut down as part of a nationwide $1 billion restructuring plan.
Shoppers Food has laid off 185 employees across Maryland following the closure of four additional stores in November, including the longtime Germantown location at 18066 Mateny Road.
After spending years as a mostly empty parking lot, Burtonsville Crossing has undergone one of the most dramatic commercial transformations in Montgomery County. What was once a largely vacant property just a few years ago is now a thriving retail and dining destination, thanks to a wave of new openings and ongoing redevelopment.
Update: This article previously listed December 3 as the opening date. Westfield Montgomery (7101 Democracy Blvd, Bethesda) has announced that Andy’s Pizza will open at the mall on Friday, December […]
Construction is moving closer to beginning at the long-awaited Weis Markets in Clarksburg Town Center, according to a new update from Elm Street Development. The project, part of the community’s upcoming retail core, has reached several milestones that position it for visible progress in the months ahead.
Starvin Marvin’s Pizzeria & Grille has announced that it will close after 38 years in business, bringing a close to a well-known local brand with deep roots in Gaithersburg and Frederick. The owners shared the news in an emotional social media message titled “The End of Our Era,” saying they are ready to step away from the pizza business after nearly four decades.