Bottoms up
During Prohibition, spirits flowed at a Cabin John Island speakeasy
May-June 2021
Book report
New works from Bethesda-area authors
Tradition with a twist
A new generation embraces gracious living with time-honored decor classics
Be our guest
For homeowners, adding an accessory dwelling opens the door to living options
A tale of two weddings
Sisters who grew up in Bethesda altered their plans when the pandemic hit, getting married on the same weekend in their parents’ backyard
The send-off
Over the years, Bethesda-area high schools have brought in big names for graduation. Some of the speeches are more memorable than others.
Up close
The pandemic has meant a year full of Zooms—and a rise in plastic surgery
Rallying
Steve Parker taught tennis in the Bethesda area for more than three decades. When he suffered a stroke in April 2020, players stepped up to help him—and they haven’t stopped.
Between the pages
At a Gaithersburg bookstore, forgotten items become someone else’s treasure
Relaxing made easy
Four backyards that were turned into cool gathering places
New beginnings
Ten Bethesda-area restaurants that opened during the pandemic signal hope for better days—and nights—to come
Tough decisions
A Bethesda geriatric care manager helps families confront the challenges of aging
Book buddies
"By giving out books in disadvantaged areas, two friends are inspiring kids to read—and encouraging pride and purpose"
Cookies & dreams
At Sunflower Bakery in Rockville, young adults with learning differences are stirring up success
The gun owner next door
Montgomery County residents applied for nearly twice as many handgun licenses in 2020 than the year before—and the surge in demand isn’t slowing down
Sidelined
They’ve put in the hours, trained hard, and dreamed. On the cusp of reaching the next level, these elite high school athletes have had to push through lots of setbacks. Meet five Bethesda-area teens who haven’t let the pandemic slow them down.
Bethesda interview: Manu Raju
CNN chief congressional correspondent Manu Raju on being inside the Capitol as insurgents stormed the halls, and what it’s like to cover the Hill during a pandemic
Special deliveries
Bethesda’s Niki Mock collects cast-offs for a community in need
Someone’s in the Kitchen
Cooped up at home for months, some kids turned into young chefs
Best bets
Our picks for things to see and do in May and June
