Bethesda Row is set to welcome a new major retailer as Sephora has secured a permit for a significant $1 million fitout. The new store will occupy the 6,718 SF space at 7271 Woodmont Avenue, which was most recently home to Chef José Andrés’ Spanish Diner.
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich led a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday celebrating the opening of the Residences at Forest Glen, a fully affordable housing development that replaces an aging property with 189 modern rental units near the Forest Glen Metro station. Elrich emphasized the County’s $30.8 million investment as part of a broader strategy to preserve affordability and prevent displacement, joined by Councilmembers Natali Fani-González and Andrew Friedson, state housing officials, and nonprofit developer Montgomery Housing Partnership.
A new Dunkin’ location is set to open at 4011 Norbeck Road in Rockville, taking over a space with a long history in the community. The coffee and donut chain will be moving into the space that was previously home to Sassy Cleaners for three decades, joining the shopping center that’s home to Angelo’s Deli and EATHAI (near Big Greek Cafe).
For nearly three decades, a series of brutal sexual assaults and one murder haunted Montgomery County and the Washington DC metropolitan area. The perpetrator, known to law enforcement and the public as the “Potomac River Rapist,” was active from 1991 to 1998, leaving a trail of fear and unsolved cases. The mystery was finally brought to an end in 2019, thanks to advances in DNA technology and a collaborative cold case investigation, leading to the arrest of Giles Daniel Warrick. Warrick later died while awaiting trial.
Updated to reflect that Montgomery Hills Jr. High is currently home to the Yeshiva of Greater Washington.
While many know Sylvester Stallone as a quintessential Philadelphia icon, his formative years were spent right here in Montgomery County, Maryland. In a candid conversation with his daughters on the podcast “Unwaxed,” (video below) the acclaimed actor, writer, and director revealed a surprising detail from his past: he was “banned from the entire Maryland school board.”
The Washington Commanders’ ongoing contract saga with star wide receiver Terry McLaurin took a dramatic turn today as NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported that McLaurin has requested a trade. The news, coming amidst a prolonged “hold-in” from the Pro Bowl receiver, could signal a significant breakdown in negotiations between the two sides.
The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck, a traveling food truck selling Hello Kitty-themed treats, will make a stop at Bethesda Row on Saturday, August 9 from 10am-7pm. (more…)
James Lorenzo Greene, 49, of Fairmount Heights, was sentenced in Montgomery County Circuit Court to 23 years in prison for a 2000 first-degree rape in Montgomery Village, identified through a DNA match in a 23-year cold case investigation. He will also serve five years of supervised probation upon release and must register as a sex offender for life.
Potomac residents craving a fresh, hand-rolled bagel are in luck, as Bethesda Bagels is targeting an early September opening for its newest location in Cabin John Village. This highly anticipated addition to the neighborhood’s dining scene will bring the beloved local institution’s famous New York-style bagels to the shopping center.
The delegation of Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) students, parents and staff members that participated in a pickleball exchange trip to China will be guests at the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China, located at 3505 International Place, NW Washington, D.C. 20008, on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025 from 9am to 1 pm.
Governor Wes Moore is urging Marylanders to prepare for potential flash flooding and severe storms expected this afternoon and evening, with the highest risk along the I-95 corridor and upper Eastern Shore, as all counties except Garrett and Allegany are under a flood watch.