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Pedestrian Struck by Vehicle on Rockledge Dr. Friday Morning, Transported With Life-Threating Injuries

Published May 6, 2022 at 12:16PM

Rockledge Dr. is currently closed between Democracy Blvd. and Rock Spring Dr. in Bethesda after a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle around 11:20am on Friday. Our Public Safety correspondent Cordell Pugh reports that an elderly pedestrian was struck and transported to a trauma Center with critical injuries. Montgomery County Police are currently on the scene investigating, according to Chief Spokesperson for Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Pete Piringer. The pedestrian’s injuries are classified as Priority 1.

Drivers are advised to seek an alternate route and to expect significant delays. The incident occurred in the area of Walter Johnson High School, which is located on Rock Spring Dr. We will post an update when more information becomes available.

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Councilmember Requests Lowering Speed Limit on Tuckerman Lane After Fatal Collision Involving Jogger

By Patrick Herron

Published May 5, 2022 at 11:50AM

On April 28, 74-year-old Eric Grosse died as a result of his injuries after being struck by a driver in an SUV while crossing the intersection of Tuckerman Lane and Kings Riding Way in Bethesda. Grosse was a part time professor at Montgomery College in Rockville and served on the White Downtown Advisory Committee, Friends of White Flint, and Western Montgomery Citizens Advisory boards. Montgomery County Councilmember Andrew Friedson described Grosse as a dedicated teacher, local advocate, and public servant that was passionate and enthusiastic about education and serving his community.

The April 28 collision that involved Grosse is currently under investigation by Montgomery County’s Collision Reconstruction Unit. According to a police report, the investigation by detectives determined that the pedestrian was jogging across southbound Tuckerman Lane, in the crosswalk. For reasons still under investigation, the operator of a 2019 Subaru Forester, who was traveling westbound on Tuckerman Lane, struck the pedestrian in the crosswalk. This crosswalk is equipped with a push-to-activate pedestrian signal. Detectives are investigating whether the signal was activated. The adult male driver of the Subaru remained on scene.

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Plant-Based Food Festival Coming to Bethesda

By Patrick Herron

Published May 3, 2022 at 11:14AM

Planet Bethesda, a plant-based food festival, will take place on June 5 from 12-6pm at Elm Street Park in Bethesda. According to the events website, there will be more than a dozen area restaurants and vendors, live DJ, Bier Garten, and a plant-based pie eating contest. Participating restaurants include Dog Haus, Berries & Bowls, True Food Kitchen, and Tikka Masala. Entry to is the event is free and vendor food and beverage will be available for purchase.

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Big Al’s Subs and Soups Has Closed in Montgomery Mall

By Patrick Herron

Published May 2, 2022 at 12:47PM | Updated May 2, 2022 at 1:06PM

Big Al’s Subs and Soups in the Montgomery Mall food court has closed. It was located in the space that was previously home to Wicked Waffles, next to Charley’s. The restaurant, which had a menu very similar to that of Subway, opened in December of 2021. The restaurant offered ten different signature sandwiches, including a vegetarian option called “The Mediterranean”, and a rotating list of soups.

In other Montgomery Mall restaurant news, HalfSmoke Bethesda will be opening in the Montgomery Mall food court, as first reported by The MoCo Source on Instagram. It will be located in the former home of Coldstone Creamery and more recently Gelato Galaxy. HalfSmoke was the first restaurant of its kind to serve gourmet sausages via an assembly line format. Its sausages and toppings can be fully customized to create over 50,000 variations. The HalfSmoke menu also features craft beer, mac and cheese balls, tater tots, milkshakes, funnel cakes, wine, cocktails, and more, but there is no word on if the Montgomery Mall location will offer everything the DC restaurant does. No word yet on an opening date.

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Update: Ridgefield Road Closure Extended Until Fall 2023

By Cordell Pugh

Published April 29, 2022 at 1:40PM | Updated May 11, 2022 at 2:54PM

Beginning the first week of June, Ridgefield Road will be closed between River Road (MD-190) and Westbard Avenue. An updated announcement states that Ridgefield Road will remain closed for approximately 16 months, meaning Ridgefield likely won’t reopen until at least October 2023.

Two separate posted detours will direct some traffic to Goldsboro Road, and others to Little Falls Parkway. Ride On Route 23 (Friendship Heights-Sibley Memorial Hospital) will also be detoured during the closure. One of the two sidewalks along Ridgefield is slated to remain open during the closure.

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New Toy Store Now Open in Montgomery Mall

By Patrick Herron

Published April 29, 2022 at 9:10AM

Alex Baby and Toys, a new concept from FYE, is now open in Montgomery Mall. The store is located downstairs next to Old Navy. According to Westfield Montgomery, “from legos and baby essentials to LOL’s and STEM, they are your one-stop-shop for all things play.” We’re told the store offers toys for all ages, not just toddlers and young children.

According to Billboard, FYE was purchased by Sunrise Records in 2020. Sunrise paid $10 million to take over ownership of the 200-store chain. The purchase included assuming some of the chain’s liabilities including, accounts payable, store leases, and the chain’s frequent buyer membership program while also gaining a target inventory of $40 million. It also took on all FYE employees. FYE closed its Wheaton Mall location in January 2019 and its Lakeforest Mall location one year later in January of 2020. There is another Alex Baby and Toys listed as being in Holyoke Mall at Ingleside in Massachusetts, but the phone number is not currently active, so it may also be opening soon.

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Detectives Investigate Residential Burglaries in Bethesda; Surveillance Photo of Suspect Released

By Patrick Herron

Published April 28, 2022 at 3:37PM

On the same date, officers from the 2nd District responded to the 8000 block of Glenbrook Road for the report of a burglary that occurred earlier. Detectives obtained surveillance footage, which showed the suspect kicking in the back storm door to gain entry to the residence at approximately 5 a.m. The video footage later showed the suspect leaving the residence at approximately 11 a.m. Nothing was taken from the residence.

The suspect is described as a white male with a mustache, long black hair and medium build. The suspect was wearing a black jacket, black pants and grey sneakers.

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New Marriott International Headquarters and Hotel in Bethesda Named Maryland Economic Development ‘Project of the Year’

By Patrick Herron

Published April 27, 2022 at 4:48PM

Marriott International appreciated the award that reflects the detail that went into the project.

“Marriott is excited to move into our new Downtown Bethesda headquarters this summer and to carry on the proud legacy that has been built in Montgomery County, a community we have called home for more than 65 years,” said Carolyn B. Handlon, executive vice president and global treasurer of Marriott International, who accepted the award on behalf of the company. “We’re delighted with the recognition as Maryland’s ‘Project of the Year.’ We believe our new headquarters is truly the right place for our team of associates. We’ll be joining a vigorous and diverse community whose lively urban setting is exciting for all of us. As a proud corporate citizen, you can expect to see us continue to participate, volunteer and contribute to local and state civic life, including through our global social impact and sustainability platform, Serve 360.”

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Honeymoon Chicken Receives Michelin “Bib Gourmand” Award

By Patrick Herron

Published April 26, 2022 at 7:24PM | Updated April 27, 2022 at 4:06PM

Honeymoon Chicken (4201 Georgia Ave NW, DC) has received a “Bib Gourmand” award from the Michelin Guide. Started in 1997, the Bib Gourmand award has been given to restaurants that have “good quality and good value”. Honeymoon Chicken opened it’s standalone location in DC this past January, but is also available in Montgomery County from Ensemble in Bethesda. Ensemble is a digital food hall from Salis Holdings (Ted’s Bulletin, Sidekick Bakery, Federalist Pig), located 4856 Cordell Ave. Food from Ensemble is only available for pickup or delivery and you must order through their mobile app. The menu features items from four the different Salis Holdings restaurants that can be mixed and matched. You can get a brisket sandwich from Federalist Pig, side of French toast from Ted’s Bulletin, fried chicken from Honeymoon Chicken, and dessert from Sidekick Bakery all at the same spot.

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Under Armor in Montgomery Mall to Close for Remodeling, Temporary Location Announced

By Patrick Herron

Published April 20, 2022 at 9:28AM

Under Armor in Montgomery Mall (7101 Democracy Blvd, Bethesda) will be closing for several months beginning on April 26 for remodeling.

During this time, Under Armor will have a temporary location in the mall at the former site of Sports Nation, which closed back in February. The temporary store is expected to be open a few days after the main location closes and will feature a majority of their inventory, except for kids clothing.

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County to Host PGA Wells Fargo Championship May 5-8 at TPC Potomac at Avenel and KPMG Women’s PGA Championship June 23-26 at Congressional

By Patrick Herron

Published April 18, 2022 at 10:10AM

Per Montgomery County:

The region has not hosted a professional golf tournament since the 2018 PGA Quicken Loans National was held at TPC Potomac. After this year, the Wells Fargo Championship will return to its home base at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, N.C. Quail Hollow is hosting the Presidents Cup in September (following a postponement in 2021 because of the pandemic), compelling the PGA Tour to find an alternate site.