September-October 2013 Archives

The Intercounty Connector promised a lot of things to Montgomery County residents. But with traffic and revenue far lower than projected, some people are asking: Was the highway all hype?

September-October 2013

Trouble With The Curve

How a girl with an S-shaped spine finally straightened up

September-October 2013

The Fast & The Furious

Short-track speedskating has taken off in Montgomery County. But even as some of the top young skaters are now coming out of this area, some of the sport's coaches have found themselves on thin ice.

September-October 2013

Zooming In

Local filmmakers offer an intimate look at the world of competitive short-track speedskating

September-October 2013

Perfect Pairings on Bethesda Row

A wine tasting event on Saturday, September 21

September-October 2013

Waste Not

A group of students team up to start the Food Recovery Network at the University of Maryland.

September-October 2013

Hearts and Homes for Youth Men's Event

Held on Thursday, September 12

September-October 2013

The Grilled Oyster Co. Anniversary

The restaurant celebrated its first anniversary on Saturday, September 7

September-October 2013

Family Fun Night for Diabetes

Held on Saturday, September 7 at the Rock Creek Council of the Knights of Columbus

September-October 2013

Scion

The Kid's Just All Right

September-October 2013

Glaze of Glory

Doughnuts are rising in popularity-thanks to restaurants giving them a gourmet twist

September-October 2013

Pati's Mexican Kitchen

With Hispanic touches throughout her Chevy Chase place-and an edible garden right outside-the TV show host is both cooking and camera ready

September-October 2013

Going Viral

Hepatitis C is sweeping through the generation that came of age in the '60s and '70s. But many baby boomers don't even know they have it.

September-October 2013

Each year we write about local teachers whose dedication has earned them accolades from students, parents and colleagues. This year we selected six educators who've been recognized even beyond the classroom.

September-October 2013

Can Kevyn Orr Fix Detroit?

The Chevy Chase lawyer has faced daunting challenges in both his personal life and his career-from tragic losses to helping to keep Chrysler afloat. But his latest task is right up there: rescuing a once-great city that has fallen on hard times.

September-October 2013

Michelle Ezra Jacoby and Rob Slattery

Married June 24, 2012 on the Eastern Shore

September-October 2013

Cocktails and Connections

The inaugural networking event at BlackFinn in Bethesda

September-October 2013

The C.L.A.Y. Foundation Beach Ball

Held on Saturday, August 24 at Bethesda Country Club

September-October 2013

Just The Ticket

We look ahead at some of the outstanding arts performances on tap this fall

September-October 2013

Stalag Gaithersburg

The strange case of the German POW who got away

September-October 2013

Stuart Shapiro: Mission Possible

Whatever Happened To...

September-October 2013

Tails of the City

Or, of rats and men

September-October 2013

Union Hardware Unveiling

Similar to the "Starry Night" unveiling, these new projects took a couple days and are now picking up steam.

September-October 2013

StartRight! Women’s Business Plan 2013 Winners Announced

The Maryland Women's Business Center and Rockville Economic Development, Inc. announced the winners of the 10th annual StartRight! Women's Business Plan Competition on August 29, 2013 at The Power Conference.

September-October 2013

Save The World

As one of the most powerful environmental couples in the D.C. area, the Robertses have long been committed to preserving the planet. But first, they had to figure out how to preserve the life of their child.

September-October 2013

4th Annual Bake Bethesda A Pie Contest

September 1st at Bethesda Central Farm Market

September-October 2013

‘Friends’ for Life

Meet the two Toms. Just about anything one does, the other does, too.

September-October 2013

Shop Talk

Red for fall, 3.1 Phillip Lim for Target, Plush Skin SoHo Chic Body Oil Elixir and more

September-October 2013

Table Talk

The Family Dinner Challenge, Me & 3, Leyla's Foods Authentic Coffee Sauce and more

September-October 2013

A Fair to Remember

At its annual fall festival, the historic village of Waterford-like the fictional Brigadoon-transports visitors into a romantic past

September-October 2013

Rah-Rah Wrong

September-October 2013

College Bound

Where Bethesda-area high school graduates applied to college and where they were accepted

September-October 2013

Rockville Uncorked Wine and Music Festival

On Saturday, August 24 at Rockville Town Square

September-October 2013

Reel Life

With his Bethesda-based film company, explorer Peter Getzels seeks to capture the wonders of the world

September-October 2013

Prep For Life

They were the 'in crowd,' the girls everybody else wanted to be. And they weren't even in high school yet.

September-October 2013

Luxury on the Rise

Downtown Bethesda is experiencing a building boom in upscale condos and apartments. But is the demand there?

September-October 2013

Mediterranean Masterpiece

From a nightmare in Argentina to a dream home in Potomac: One couple's adventures in renovating

September-October 2013

Previvors

Actress Angelina Jolie made headlines when she revealed that she'd had a double mastectomy after learning she carried a BRCA gene mutation. But well before she 'came out,' a number of local women were taking their own preemptive action.

September-October 2013