January / February 2022

How the pandemic impacted our smiles

Dr. Kambiz “Kaz” Fotoohi understands the tooth ailments that bring patients to him for...

The growth of the Jewish community in Montgomery County

Bethesda in the early 20th century was built in part on restrictive covenants. Land...

Local woman has turned her home into a sanctuary for senior pets

“Let’s go for a walk!” says Risa Simon, clapping her hands and prompting seven...

Check out these upgraded basements

When the coronavirus pandemic forced families to stay home, many had to reconsider how...

Elevate your self-care routine

1.Tune in Linger in the shower while listening to your favorite playlist or podcast with...

An unforgettable fire

There’s a mind game we all play, and it goes like this: Your house is...
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How local teens are helping the community through baking

When he’s baking a cake, 18-year-old Jeremy Fredricks tends to stick to the recipes...

The race is on: Meet the candidates for county executive

Meet the candidates Marc Elrich Age: 72; born Nov. 2, 1949, Washington, D.C. Home: Takoma Park; divorced, four children Education: bachelor’s...

Montgomery County’s best-read resident

The Paris Review once published a story about Silver Spring resident Michael Dirda, who...

How a Somerset woman is helping refugees settle in Maryland

Amy Wrona lives in Somerset, an affluent enclave wedged between Friendship Heights and Bethesda....

Following Harriet Tubman’s footsteps

My husband and I arrive at the Brodess Farm in Dorchester County, Maryland, to...

The rise of concierge medicine in Montgomery County

The post on Nextdoor resonated with Heidi Sheppard, mirroring the plight she and her...
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Restaurant review: Thai Chef in Rockville

When I take a bite of the catfish dry curry at Thai Chef—a restaurant...

Best bets

Dearly departed Jan. 5-30 After someone dies, people might hold a wake or sit shiva. Jamaicans...

Weddings of the year

A long-awaited day With 17 guests at their backyard wedding, a bride and groom kept...

Viva veggies

Walking into the Bethesda Row pop-up of Chaia, the third location of a plant-based...

Flatbread love

The featured item at Z&Z Manoushe Bakery, which brothers Danny, Johnny and Ronnie Dubbaneh...

Live shot

For Fox 5 reporter and morning anchor Holly Morris, the view is one of...
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