July / August 2022 Archives

The season’s latest locally penned books

Take your pick from mystery, poetry, fantasy and a daring true story

6 quick fixes to boost your curb appeal

These simple spruce-ups refresh the look of your home and provide a warm welcome

Three local families’ dreamy vacation homes

We're envying these shoes-optional waterfront getaways

The doctor who helps trans patients become themselves

Endocrinologist Shabina Roohi Ahmed guides patients through gender-affirming hormone therapy

Why Deaf people need psychotherapy more than ever (and how two North Bethesda women are helping them)

At 13, when her hearing loss made it increasingly difficult to decipher conversations, Jenny...

Three great weekend destinations

For the love of food In the foothills of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains, equidistant from...

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Flex All Day is your new comfort zone

Image Credit: Ginny Bixby

Six smart pieces of travel gear

1. That layered look Summer requires a layer or two. Nights get cool, airplanes and...

Why a longtime Bethesda restaurateur is feeding people for free

Mark Bucher surveyed the ingredients arrayed on a kitchen counter at Medium Rare, his...

Planta brings vegan fare with flair to Bethesda

I’m a sucker for a refreshing libation and a good pun. So my pre-dinner...

A teenage fashion designer is sewing up success in North Potomac

A year ago, Chloe Ayissi-Etoh didn’t know how to sew. But this spring, in...

How a Georgetown Day grad’s political savvy has made him a TikTok star

Twenty-seven days before the 2020 presidential election, a new account called @TikTokforBiden posted its...

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Getaways to explore now

Pints in a pasture By Caitlynn Peetz Tucked into one section of a 33-acre expanse of rolling...

Four serene beach spots you can drive to from Montgomery County

Cape Charles, Virginia Perhaps Cape Charles doesn’t typically get large crowds because of its location at...

Silver Spring native Carl Bernstein reflects on his Maryland childhood (and, yes, Watergate)

In 1955, Carl Bernstein turned 11 on Valentine’s Day and received a Brownie box...

Philly-style soft pretzels come to Potomac

I grab a bottle of yellow mustard and carefully top a warm, salted soft...

Silver and Sons Barbecue brings heavenly smoke to Cabin John

Smoky, meaty redolence fills the air of the parking lot of Captain’s Market on...

Hot events this summer in Montgomery County

State cup July 9 Brewers, vintners and distillers from across the state will showcase their products...

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Top Dentists 2022

Top Dentists 2022 » Our guide to 280 dentists in eight specialties in Montgomery County...

These short stories and essays took the top prizes in our annual writing competition

2022 Short Story & Essay Contest Bethesda Magazine and the Bethesda Urban Partnership sponsor an...

Tail wagging stories about pets in Montgomery County

Read incredible tales of pets that went missing (and were found). Check out a...

Pet lovers come together to help fund an animal shelter in one of Maryland’s poorest cities

On a sunny morning in late April, longtime animal advocate Mindy Farber and her...

Customers at these local businesses are greeted by pets working on the job

One of the perks of having a small business is being able to make...

What do you do when your pet goes missing?

Jill Barsky gets calls, texts and emails every day from anxious owners asking for...

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