Bethesda

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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Gaithersburg

Route 355 remains closed in Gaithersburg as crews continue roadway repairs following a major water main break, according to an update from Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services on Sunday morning.

MCFRS Public Information Officer Pete Piringer said at 10:01 a.m. Sunday that North Frederick Road (Route 355) is fully closed between Game Preserve Road and High Point Drive, with all lanes blocked. The closure is tied to ongoing roadway repairs after WSSC crews fixed a broken water main in the area.


MoCo Athletics

Wootton High School alumnus Mack Hollins has been placed on injured reserve by the New England Patriots, dealing a significant blow to the team’s receiving corps as the postseason approaches.

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MoCo

Several upcoming retail openings across Montgomery County have generated significant buzz, ranging from long awaited grocery and hardware stores to creative local businesses expanding their footprint. Here are five of the most talked about projects currently on the horizon (based on our social media and website stats).

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Arts

Rising above Montgomery College’s Germantown Campus is one of Montgomery County’s most recognizable and unusual landmarks, a massive water tank painted to resemble the Earth and known locally as the “Earthoid.”

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