Nearly 1,500 Chevy Chase residents weigh in on future of local library

County leaders said they are pleased by the volume of public input. They plan to review comments later this month before deciding which building plan to add to the County Executive’s budget.

Lauren Berryman

December 7, 2021

Bethesda/Chevy Chase

Supply chain disruptions are a ‘nightmare’ for some Bethesda and Chevy Chase business owners, and the end is not in sight

Many have seen the images of large container ships sitting at U.S. ports with goods waiting to be unloaded and transported to final destinations. Due to the supply chain bottleneck, local business owners have been...

Lauren Berryman

November 16, 2021

Fatal DUI crashes hit record high last year, ‘no excuse’ for impaired driving

Local leaders encourage residents to plan transportation before drinking, especially since car accidents tend to increase between Halloween and New Year’s Day.

Lauren Berryman

November 2, 2021

The arts return to Bethesda following nearly 18-month hiatus

The creative economy is beginning to bounce back following last year’s COVID-19 shutdowns. But the unemployment rate of artists is still almost four times the national rate, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Lauren Berryman

October 19, 2021

Demand for kidney transplants outweighs supply of donors

North Bethesda resident hopes to get a life-saving kidney transplant soon. But the lack of donors proves to be an obstacle.

Lauren Berryman

October 5, 2021

Propane heaters just up against the walls of a plastic tent.

Propane heaters and restaurant tents create safety concerns in Bethesda

While the Bethesda Streetery is a great opportunity for businesses, enforcement of fire codes seems to have fallen by the wayside.

John T. Seward

December 1, 2020

Town hall meeting turns contentious after neighborhood racism task force makes recommendations

A local ANC’s racism task force has proposed wide-ranging housing and education reforms. The recommendations range drastically in scope — and controversy.

Aaron Schaffer

November 17, 2020

Light rail construction brings public trails chaos

Both cyclists and pedestrians are pushed next to rushing cars and off public trails as construction from the light rail Purple Line causes detours and confusion.

John T. Seward

November 10, 2020

An empty building on the corner of The Bethesda Metro Building

Vacancy is growing in downtown Bethesda as officials struggle to shore up businesses

Within five blocks of the Bethesda metro station there are enough commercial spaces available to equal a major shopping mall, and officials are having a hard time knowing who's making it through the economic downturn.

John T. Seward

October 20, 2020