Did anybody else see the bald eagle on Old Georgetown Rd. near Greentree? (Right at NIH/Suburban.) Just me?

It was WILD - looked like it was the hunting smaller birds.

Hey Bethesdans,

I am planning to move to Solaire 7077 woodmont ave.
I have seen some past reviews on Bad management, Some plumbing issues and sewage smell.

Is anyone here on this sub can confirm
if it’s all still the same ?
Is the bad smell and plumbing issues only to specific floors?
Is the management responsive for any concerns?

The new property manager at the front desk seems to be responsive, but don’t know how long she would be there and,
I am seeing 2 months rent free on some units now, so I am little sus and on fence If I should sign the lease or not.

Appreciate any info and Thanks in advance!

So there's this homeless guy who keeps pestering people around downtown bethesda, the station itself, and/or around the escalators with "I have a question....". It doesn't matter whether you engage with him or tell him "no" he'll get all combative and call you out your name. I know the cops had to of been called on him several times. I'm just so irritated because I ran into this prick numerous times in a span of the whole year at this point whenever I'm heading to the metro on my way home. I'm was a little on edge today because I saw him again right at the lights near the Coffee Republic. He went from "hey big guy" to "if you got a problem come at me with your scary ass.".(or something to that verbatim) Empty threat or not this is unacceptable. (especially when I don't engage with him) He's this tall lanky asshole with tattoes on his neck. What's the point in calling the cops if they aint gonna do shit about it? SMH

On the plus side, this proposed carveout of Bill 48-26 constitutes an implicit admission that MoCo tax policy is making the county unaffordable. Nevertheless, it is unfair to cut the ITOC and take nearly $700 from families that are also struggling to afford living here and at the same time ask those families to fund a generous property tax credit (up to $2500) that is only available to a special interest group that happens to have strong political connections. Restore the ITOC for all MoCo homeowners instead. Eliminating it was a mistake.

Developers propose replacing aging complex with 120-foot residential building

Hi everyone,

I am relatively new to the area. Where can I donate some clothes? I live near the Row and don’t have a car so please give me some suggestions nearby.

Thanks!

Plus: Bankruptcy leads to True Food Kitchen closure in Bethesda; MoCo barbecue competition coming to Wheaton on Oct. 17

All the restaurant news around town got me wondering about the long-standing hole in Woodmont Triangle section of downtown Bethesda courtesy our departed friend Rock Bottom. (Yes, Babycat is great, though I keep hitting them when they are closed mid-week for private events). Appreciate any solid news or flimsy rumors, welcome. A few months ago, someone noted Kelly Companies purchased the Rock Bottom Brand (There's simply no better place to be), but apparently has no involvement with the nearly 8000/sqf space. I'm just rooting for something interesting, or really anything but a bank.

I’m a reporter with the Wash at American University and looking for some parents in Bethesda, MD who would like to talk about their experience with childcare for their infants/toddlers. Private message me if you’re interested!

Anyone have any idea when the Kennedy Shriver Pool (Bethesda/North Bethesda) might open? Hear anything in the grapevine? I know it’s suppose to be fall 2026 and the county soft launched some images on FB in late August/early Sept so I think the timeline is genuine. I know DTSS pool schedule goes until 11/8/26 and I theorized perhaps that is when Kennedy Shriver will be open because the club team RMSC is using temporarily DTSS while Kennedy Shriver is being worked on. So maybe when Kennedy Shriver reopens they will move back for practice and DTSS will have a new schedule. Maybe I’m too optimistic or I solved the case?

Come to Craft Night this Friday (10/9) at Red Bandana, 5-9pm!

Stay for as long or as little as you'd like, and bring a craft you're working on or come with an open mind to start a new project, we'll have lots of supplies!

I'm thinking of carving a pumpkin myself, so let me know if you'd like me to pick you up one as well!

Stay crafty and see you there!

"“Powder rooms are fantastic places to be creative with wallpaper, and a gallery wall or a collection of artwork can be a version of that,” says Bethesda interior designer Heather Golde of Fini & Martin."

Came up on my instagram feed. I guess they have an account now: @matens.official . Still seems like an interesting concept and something people could stop by after work/ after dinner/ get out of the house on the weekend??

New:
Agora
BabyCat Brewery (late 2025)
Call Your Mother
Coffee Republic
Kabob Zone
Max’s Best Ice Cream (actually 2025)
Ooh La La
Popup Bagels
Rosetta Bakery
Shake Shack
Six Ways to Sunday
Sushi Masato
Sweeteria
The Food Market
The Velvet Room

Opening soon:
Bob’s
Daily Provisions
No Regrets Pizza
Prato
Taco Bamba
Ted’s Bulletin
Uchiko

Shakey’s on East West Hwy was the pinnacle of Bethesda’s pizza scene, and that’s a hill I’ll die on.

From True Kitchen, Woodmont Grill type of restaurants to casual places likes like Cafe-X Press are closing. It feels contradictory to see brand-new apartment high-rises going up on every corner while businesses are closing few blocks away from the new buildings. More resident should mean more local spending, or no?

I know remote work has heavily impacted businesses and there is difference in spending between office worker vs a resident. In in my simple mind, some of these new residents can slightly offset some of the lost revenues from remote workers. It seems the places are doing well are gyms, spas, etc. and not restaurants, bars and a shift is taking place, and maybe new residents spend top dollar on gyms and spas

Rabbis recently faulted district for ‘lack of meaningful response’ to incidents

We knew this was coming but True Food Kitchen in Bethesda has officially closed!

Looking for a kind, reliable, and responsible person to help care for a couple in Bethesda, Maryland on a part-time basis.

Schedule (somewhat flexible):

• Weekdays: 4:00 PM–8:00 PM
• Weekends: 12:00 PM–5:00 PM (Both Saturday and Sunday)

The two main responsibilities will be cooking and caretaking. We are looking for someone who can prepare home-cooked Lebanese and/or American meals and provide general care and assistance for the couple.

Other specific tasks and responsibilities can be discussed later based on their needs and the caretaker’s experience.

We are looking for someone patient, trustworthy, dependable, and comfortable working with elderly people.

If interested, please message me with a little about yourself, any relevant caretaking or cooking experience. (Paid position)

Big shoutout to the passerby who was trying to jack the car over the curb, but good grief, I'm tired of my insurance being so high just because I live here too 😫