Connecticut Avenue Closure Set for January
Parts of Connecticut Avenue will be closed “on or about” Jan. 13 from 12 a.m. to 5 a.m. in order to make way for the new Capital Crescent Trail pedestrian… Read More
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Bethesda Bikeway Project Designed to Reduce Traffic Crashes, Deaths
Officials cut the ribbon Wednesday to mark the opening of two parts of the Bethesda Bikeway project, which they hope will reduces crashes and fatalities and bring Montgomery County closer… Read More
Reconfigured Streetery in Bethesda Opens Friday
Work on a bike path along Woodmont Avenue in Bethesda is complete, and the outdoor seating area is reopening Friday night in a slightly different configuration. The block has been… Read More
Purple Line, Capital Crescent Trail Expected to Open in Fall 2026
The Purple Line is scheduled to begin passenger service in the Fall of 2026, four years later than the original schedule set out by Gov. Larry Hogan. The Capital Crescent… Read More
North Bethesda Man Rode Idea for ‘World Bicycle Day’ Straight to the United Nations
Leszek Sibilski has been cycling “since I was basically born.” He rode in the 1980 Olympics for his native Poland and was ranked sixth in the world and second in… Read More
‘Into the Ether’ Written by County Resident Features Local Landmarks and Restaurants
Looking for a good beach read with some local flavor? “Into the Ether,” a crime thriller written by Chevy Chase resident David Sherer, might just fill the bill. The novel,… Read More
New Capital Crescent Digital Display Counts Bicyclists and Pedestrians
A real-time digital trail display that counts the number of bicyclists and pedestrians who use the Capital Crescent Trail in Bethesda was installed April 9 next to Ourisman Honda in… Read More
Elrich Asks State to Single Track Purple Line, Some on Council are Opposed
As the state moves closer to selecting a contractor for the Purple Line, Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich has suggested reducing the project in order to save money due to… Read More
Cyclist Pleads Guilty to Assaulting Black Lives Matter Supporters on Capital Crescent Trail
Anthony Brennan, III, the Kensington man who was filmed in a physical confrontation with a group of young adults in June, pleaded guilty to three charges of second-degree assault on… Read More
Capital Crescent Trail Closed for Construction
Montgomery Parks has closed the Capital Crescent Trail (CCT) for the next few weeks to allow for the construction of a raised crosswalk on the trail. The crosswalk will be… Read More
Five Things to Know for July 23 in Montgomery County
It’s Thursday, July 23, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1.Free COVID-19 Testing: The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services is offering free COVID-19… Read More
Five Things to Know for June 22 in Montgomery County
It’s Monday, June 22, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Council Committee Meetings: Two committees meet virtually today and may be viewed live on YouTube… Read More