Events

Montgomery County Government has announced it will host free fireworks displays on Thursday, July 4 in Germantown and July 6 in Kensington. There will be additional fireworks displays happening around Independence Day in the county, including Gaithersburg’s Summerfest in Bohr Park on June 29.

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Announcement

When I moved back to Northern Virginia after several years in New York, most of my old friends had moved away. I found myself rebuilding a social circle from scratch.

I had plenty of people I could connect with online, but that wasn’t translating into anyone to grab a beer with after work, play trivia with, or text when I wanted to get out of the house. Making new friends as an adult required far more deliberate effort than I remembered.


Event

Music. Art. Food. Community. The Takoma Park Folk Festival brings it all together for one free, unforgettable day. Discover six stages of live music from around the world, shop an acclaimed juried craft show, enjoy international cuisine, connect with local community organizations, and let the kids explore crafts and activities in the Children's Nook. It's one of the region's most beloved traditions, and a celebration of the creativity, diversity, and welcoming spirit that has long defined Takoma Park.

New this year! Jam at the Crossroads is a place for musicians of all levels to come together and be part of the music.


Bethesda

In this article we take a look back at the upcoming restaurants that have created the most buzz on our website and associated social media accounts in the last month or two. 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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Bethesda

Last August we let you know that Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar is coming to 7401 Woodmont Ave, It will be taking over the space that was home to Cesco Osteria for a decade until it closed earlier in 2023. The space was also previously home to national chain McCormick & Schmick’s until the restaurant closed in the summer of 2011. Now, the restaurant is offering a $20 gift card ahead of its opening.

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Arts

Caryn Chavarria, a digital art, photography and ceramics teacher at Rockville High School, has been announced as the winner of this year’s Wheaton Arts Parade and Festival poster contest. (more…)


Business

Updated renderings here.

WRS, Inc. submitted a Schematic Development Plan application SDP-9736-2024 proposing to redevelop the existing Lakeforest Mall property with 1,600 residential units, 750,000 square feet of employment uses, 250,000 square feet of large format retail, and 220,000 square feet of commercial uses. A Joint Public Hearing with the Mayor and City Council and Planning Commission has been scheduled for Monday, June 17, 2024 at 7:30 P.M. The joint public hearing will be held in the City Council Chambers at 31 South Summit Avenue.