Bethesda Magazine & Bethesda Beat

11/21/2025

Grace Rivera-Oven to lead Montgomery County school board for 2026

Brenda Wolff to serve as vice president...

Brenda Wolff to serve as vice president

11/20/2025

Construction of 90-unit affordable senior housing in Wheaton reaches milestone

$41.7M development on former synagogue property on University Boulevard...

The $41.7M development project is located on property previously owned by a synagogue on University Boulevard.

11/20/2025

State returns land parcel in Cabin John to historic Black cemetery

Unmarked graves detected on quarter acre along Beltway...

An organization trying to preserve a historic Black cemetery in Cabin John has gotten land back that was taken by MD some 60 years ago.

11/20/2025

The annual Short Story & Essay Contest is now open! Bethesda Magazine is hosting the Short Story contest, and Bethesda Urban Partnership is hosting the Essay contest.

Submit today for the chance to be featured in Bethesda Magazine and win a cash prize! Head to the link for more.

https://bethesdamagazine.com/forms/essay-and-short-story-contest/

11/20/2025

From Bethesda Magazine: A gift guide for everyone on your list

From the globe trotter to the stylish athlete, find the perfect present for everyone this holiday season with ideas from Montgomery County stores and makers...

From the globe trotter to the stylish athlete, find the perfect present for everyone this holiday season with our gift guide.

11/20/2025

Letter to the editor: How can quality programs be replicated under proposed MCPS regional model?

Albert Einstein High’s Visual Art Center is example of district’s ‘crown jewels’...

Albert Einstein High’s Visual Art Center is example of district’s ‘crown jewels’

11/20/2025

School board to vote Thursday night on proposed $2.7 billion capital improvements program

Here’s what to know about the plan’s controversial proposals, upcoming MCPS changes...

The Montgomery County school board is expected to vote Thursday night on a proposed $2.7 billion capital improvements program.

11/20/2025

Police investigate shooting, homicide in Fairland Wednesday night

Plus: Police union raises concern over poor conditions at Wheaton station; Hot pot restaurant to open in former downtown Silver Spring Red Lobster space...

Plus: Police union raises concern over poor conditions at Wheaton station; Hot pot restaurant to open in former Silver Spring Red Lobster

11/20/2025

Blake High basketball star Baba Oladotun commits to University of Maryland

Star athlete said decision came down to Maryland or Georgetown University...

Star athlete said decision came down to Maryland or Georgetown University

11/19/2025

Woodmoor Shopping Center to retain existing zoning after council vote

Planning, Housing and Parks committee had recommended increased density, building height for Silver Spring property ...

Planning, Housing and Parks committee had recommended increased density, building height for Silver Spring property

11/19/2025

Residents of East Silver Spring neighborhood demand pedestrian safety improvements

Plea follows February incident involving middle schooler struck by car at local intersection...

Community's pleas follows a February incident involving a Takoma Park middle schooler struck by car at a local intersection.

11/19/2025

Black and Brown Coalition’s former director officially files to run for MoCo school board

Wylea Chase to focus on equity, teacher, student voices...

Wylea Chase, a former director for the Black and Brown Coalition, officially joined the 2026 race for the county school board Monday.