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Belmont Bay Welcomes Back Miller & Smith for Fourth Project
Belmont Bay, the river lifestyle community at the confluence of the Occoquan and Potomac Rivers, is thrilled to announce the return of renowned local homebuilder Miller & Smith. With a legacy at Belmont Bay dating back to 1999, Miller & Smith has become an integral part of the community, most recently celebrated for their popular 55+ elevator townhomes in the Beacon Park section.
More than 2 dozen lifeguard certifications revoked over inadequate training in Montgomery County
The American Red Cross has confirmed that 25 teenage lifeguards certified this spring in Bethesda have had those certifications revoked, costing them — at least for now — their summer jobs.
Workouts at Nationals Park give members of the military a chance to train in a unique setting
A half-dozen times during the baseball season, Nationals Park is home to a different kind of sport activity: high intensity interval training for members of the military on the field, in bullpens and on stadium stairs.
New bill would help keep people with their pets in D.C.’s shelter system
A proposed bill that would help people with pets experiencing homelessness access D.C.’s shelter system is making its way through the D.C. Council, with a public hearing likely to take place this fall. The Pets in Housing Act, introduced by At-large D.C. Council member Robert White, will also help D.C. pet owners who struggle to find housing due to breed-specific fees or restrictions.
Byrdland Records Helps Connect Music Fans to Local Artists One Membership at a Time
The bright tambourines of the Jackson 5’s “I’ll Be There” can be heard from most corners of Devry and Sean Jones’ Manor Park apartment. The song plays from a tucked-away corner where the couple’s record player sits atop IKEA shelves holding more than 3,700 albums.
The Latest Dish: Sizzling Summer Openings, Reopenings
Ch-Ch-Changes: Duke’s Grocery has arisen at 1513 17th St. NW in the Dupont Circle neighborhood with a new draft beer system, a bigger kitchen, new HVAC, wood and steel support beams and floors that no longer shake. What’s the same? Burgers made from Creekstone Farms patties.
San Pancho Burritos, “San Francisco Mission-style burrito shop” now open in Takoma Park!
7056 Carroll Ave photos courtesy San Pancho Burritos. “San Pancho Burritos opened on Saturday in Takoma Park at 7056 Carroll Ave serving San Francisco-style burritos. After moving Cielo Rojo restaurant to its new, bigger location at 7211 Carroll Ave,. owners Carolina McCandless and David Perez transformed the original Cielo Rojo...
An ANC 3F election update: Who’s in, who’s not, and the deadline to join the race
It’s not too late to run for the advisory neighborhood commission serving Van Ness, Forest Hills, and parts of North Cleveland Park and Chevy Chase. So far, ANC 3F incumbents Teri Huet (ANC 3F02), Mitch Baer (3F03), and Courtney Carlson (chair, 3F06) have told Forest Hills Connection they are running for another two-year term. Marilyn Slatnick (3F01) says she will not run. Adrian Iglesias (3F05) has not yet decided. Claudette David (ANC 3F04) has not responded.
Vienna police issue flurry of citations in recent crackdown
In one of their yearly targeted-enforcement campaigns, officers with the Vienna Police Department Operations Division this past month cracked down on stop-sign violations within the community and issued 236 stop-sign citations and 153 citations for various other traffic violations, officials announced July 16. The Vienna Police Department will continue to...
Reliable Tavern temporarily or “temporarily” closed near Petworth Metro?
A reader reports last night: “Reliable tavern on Georgia closed today with minimal notice to staff and no notice to patrons. New ownership deal fell through apparently. This is from a (now) former employee.”. Ed. Note:. Reliable Tavern’s Social media was last updated July 12th. I have previously been...
Mind Games signage installed at Montgomery Mall in Bethesda
The sign is up at Mind Games, the new toy store opening soon at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda. A Toronto-based chain, Mind Games sells books, educational toys, and games alongside the conventional popular toys. It also has its own house-brand products. Familiar toy brands stocked include Lego, Funko, Mattel, and Maisto.
MKSK Announces New Leadership Team in Washington DC Office
MKSK is pleased to announce that Principals Tim Bragan and Joe Chambers are the new leaders of our DC studio. Tim and Joe have worked together for over a decade, designing and managing various projects in the DC region and beyond. Also new to the leadership team are Senior Associate Xibei Song and Associate Gaelle Gourmelon, who bring an expanded mix of project expertise and leadership skills.
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