Pizza And Oysters Tease A Comeback At City Ridge’s Long-Dark Wegmans-Facing Storefront
The dark storefront across from Tenleytown's Wegmans is finally showing signs of life again, and this time the word on site is pizza and oysters. Workers were spotted hauling out fixtures and construction debris on October 6 from the 4,800-square-foot space at 7 Ridge Square NW, the longtime home of King Street Oyster Bar, which has sat empty since late last year.
Arlington Restaurant Week Returns Oct. 12 With 70+ Restaurants Near Alexandria, VA
ARLINGTON, VA. – Looking for a new place to eat near Alexandria? Arlington Restaurant Week returns Monday, Oct. 12, through Monday, Oct. 19, with more than 70 participating restaurants offering special menus and dining options at a variety of price points. Hosted by the Arlington Chamber of Commerce, the...
DC official dies after electric scooters collide at Southeast DC intersection
WASHINGTON (7News) — A D.C. official has died after two electric scooters collided Friday evening at an intersection in Southeast Washington, D.C., the Metropolitan Police Department said. First District officers responded around 6:47 p.m. Oct. 9 to 8th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, Southeast. Police said the scooter riders, a...
Virginia Cop Steals Magic: The Gathering Cards From Target
A Virginia police officer with more than two decades on the job is facing two misdemeanor shoplifting charges after police say he used a self-checkout trick to steal from two Target stores. The Fairfax County ... Read more
Remnants of Isaias threaten mid-Atlantic with heavy rain, strong winds, and tornado risk
BALTIMORE, Md. — The remnants of Post-Tropical Cyclone Isaias are expected to bring a wide range of hazardous weather to the mid-Atlantic region beginning Saturday night and continuing through Sunday evening, according to the National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington forecast office. Meteorologists report that mild conditions Saturday evening will give way to a few scattered showers […]
Virginia Man Dresses Like a Professional While Breaking Into Three Medical Offices, Finally Caught...
A Virginia man apparently dressed as if he were going to a wedding while breaking into closed medical offices and allegedly stealing equipment and cash. Fairfax County police said 67-year-old Carlos Anthony Mitchell of Woodbridge was arrested in connection with three commercial burglaries dating back to May. Surveillance footage released by police shows one of the burglaries, with the suspect wearing a blazer, white dress shirt, gloves, and a hat.
Amtrak moves ahead with planning for two Maryland bridge projects
EDGEWOOD, Md. — Amtrak has selected infrastructure and architectural design firm HNTB to provide architectural and engineering services for two bridge replacement projects in Maryland, the passenger operator has announced. The Gunpowder River Bridge and Bush River Bridge are about 7.5 miles apart on the Northeast Corridor between Chase and Aberdeen, Md. Each carries more [...] Read More...
1 Springbrook HS staffer had outsized number of extra paid duties, audit finds
A single Springbrook High School resource teacher was given five to six times the number of extra paid assignments as their nearest peer, according to an internal Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) audit of extracurricular stipends at the Silver Spring school that was shared with Bethesda Today. The audit’s findings,...
Naz’s Halal Food Plants Flag at Silver Spring’s Plaza Del Mercado, Its Seventh MoCo...
Naz's Halal Food is setting up shop in Silver Spring, taking a 1,826-square-foot storefront at Plaza Del Mercado on Bel Pre Road right next to CVS. The New York City-style halal chain, known for its rice platters and signature white sauce, has not announced an opening date yet, but the lease marks its seventh location in Montgomery County.
‘The crisis has begun.’ Maryland lawmakers eye changes as pharmacies struggle
MARYLAND (WBFF) — On a recent Friday, the door never seemed to stop opening at Snow Hill Pharmacy. Patients were picking up medications; phones were ringing, and the pharmacist on duty was filling countless prescriptions. The staff knew the customers by name. “This is the only pharmacy in this...
