Hollywood east
Montgomery County plays a starring role in more than 100 films
September-October 2020
Book report
New works from Bethesda-area authors
Harnessing the sun
Here’s what to consider when deciding if solar energy is right for you
Officemates
Dealing with pet antics when you're working from home
College bound
Where Bethesda-area high school graduates applied to college and where they were accepted
Rooted in love
A Gaithersburg couple who met in elementary school had a farm wedding that included a fig tree planting, a Blues Brothers dance, and the groom doing the worm
Pitch perfect?
How four local businesses fared on ABC’s Shark Tank
Survivor
As a child, Megan Mendoza faced leukemia, then a relapse and the bouts of depression that came along with it. Pediatric nurses had such an impact on her life that she decided to become one, too.
‘These tactics must stop’
Amid rising tension surrounding police conduct, Council member Will Jawando says he'll keep standing up for those whose voices aren’t being heard
The reimagined home
A front porch, multiple offices, an exercise room, touchless faucets, soundproof walls—pandemic life is changing the features and floor plans that local residents want
Making weaves
Rattan and cane are not just for the porch anymore
On the front lines
Meet 13 local medical heroes who are fighting to save lives as the pandemic rages on
From a distance
Montgomery County Public Schools scrambled to provide remote learning last spring when the pandemic forced schools to close. With instruction continuing online this fall, many question whether the district can meet the challenge.
Bethesda interview: Police Chief Jones
The chief of the Montgomery County police talks about George Floyd’s death, what he told his own kids about dealing with law enforcement, and one of his proudest moments
Extraordinary educators 2020
Six local teachers who are making a difference—from sharing life lessons with fifth graders to instilling confidence in high school students struggling with algebra
The fixer
As director of U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin’s district office, Kathleen Connor recently found herself helping worried parents whose kids were stuck overseas
New eats
Three local spots that opened during the pandemic
