The Montgomery County Planning Department called out the need for a dedicated recreation center back in 2017. There’s been little progress.
Nursery businesses have witnessed a surge in the utilization of native plants in gardens and landscaping throughout Bethesda. Not only has this trend enhanced the region's aesthetic appeal, but it has also played a...
Halloween costume sales are expected to grow by more than a third from pre-pandemic levels, with adult costumes driving the expansion.
Bethesda small businesses were ordered to vacate the development zone by November 30. With a long history in the neighborhood, shop owners said higher rental prices are forcing them to close for good.
An initiative called "Rug Money" is taking center stage in the Amy Kaslow Gallery, demonstrating how artistry, economies, and access to opportunity can impact with indigenous lives.
Restaurant owners and workers are brainstorming strategies to maintain a peaceful environment within the Streeteries. A small faction of individuals has been causing disturbances for restaurant patrons along Norfolk...
A residential neighborhood in Chevy Chase is an insider cherry blossom destination for devoted fans of the springtime trees, serving as an alternative to the popular Tidal Basin area in D.C.
The Bethesda-based theater is challenging the pervasive inequity in the American theater industry with new community engagement and fundraising programs.
Montgomery County’s ‘Future Vote’ program offers youth a non-partisan way to participate in elections early on.
Local restaurants welcome the comeback of a popular dining event as an opportunity to reconnect with customers.
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.
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