November / December 2022 Archives

How a Kensington artist aims to inspire cancer patients through glass works

Gary Rosenthal's four decades of creating beautiful Judaica has morphed into all kinds of unexpected work, including the Glass Ribbon Project

Peek inside this fun-filled wedding at Glen Echo Park

Guests grooved to a six-piece band playing oldies, munched on Fisher's Popcorn and made a late-night stop at the Irish Inn

Notable new books by local authors

A Chevy Chase novelist's romance between a prima ballerina and a Holocaust survivor and a Rockville art teacher's kid-friendly graphic novel about outer space are among the titles

These mostly forgotten islands on the Potomac are finding modern-day uses

Among the stretches of land with newfound purpose are Adventure Island, Minnie's Island and Sycamore Island

Three great trips to take this weekend

Pamper yourself in Annapolis, tour the new Museum of Broadway, and explore a bucolic valley just outside Philly

Holiday cookie recipes from beloved local bakers

Recreate some of your favorite treats at home, from The Red Bandana Bakery's gingerbread cookies to Spring Mill Bread Co.'s snowballs

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Peek inside this retro-cool Bethesda home

An interior designer and architect knocked down a 1956 gem to create a new, bigger house, but kept the vintage vibes

Meet the Silver Spring woman producing her own line of pampering foot care products

Local mom Chrissy Cabrera created Naturally London to soothe sore feet

Will those as-seen-on-TikTok hacks improve your digestive health? Local pros weigh in.

Bethesda-area professionals separate myth from reality

5 presidents, one scolding from the Dalai Lama: A local photojournalist looks back

Chevy Chase's Christy Bowe chats about her pioneering career and only-in-D.C. moments

Update your Thanksgiving table decor with fabulous local finds

A domed cake stand, a sculptural appetizer tray and 17th-century-inspired candlesticks are among our picks

How a Bethesda breastfeeding expert provides a lactation lifeline

Kathleen McCue helps moms deal with low milk supply, babies who won’t latch and other nursing challenges

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Just try not to be inspired by 2022 Philanthropist of the Year Mimi Brodsky Kress

Bethesda businesswoman draws on principle to 'repair the world,' from constructing Habitat for Humanity homes to producing a #MeToo-themed play

Two new fun things to do

Dive into scuba lessons—the water's fine—or get your tickets now for Enchant Christmas

Power up with delicious breakfasts from these six new Montgomery County restaurants

Fortunately for us early risers, breakfast is trending, and these eateries are dishing up sumptuous sammies, bountiful bowls, tantalizing toasts and so much more

Confessions of a hockey mom who got out of the stands and onto a grown-up travel team

For years, Jennifer Tepper watched her kids have all the fun. Then she decided it was high time she lace up her own skates.

How a landmark abortion ruling’s impact on Montgomery County is already being felt

As one of the nation’s deepest blue states, Maryland isn’t likely to change its abortion laws in the wake of the Dobbs decision. And yet the national landscape is shifting in ways that affect Montgomery County and the state more broadly.

Find out why “hygge” equals “happy”

Three cozy retreats where you can relax and recharge, Danish-style

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Get crab happy at Malia’s Kitchen

Super lump crab pie, fluffy hushpuppies and sweet potato pie are among the temptations at this new Westfield Montgomery mall spot

Amazing Taiwanese street food in North Bethesda—if you know where to find it

The ghost kitchen operated by a Gaithersburg native opened in June.

Seven picks for things to do in November and December

A new Christmas lights experience, a hip-hop take on The Nutcracker, and a production of The Tempest with magic tricks and Tom Waits music

Review: Miss Toya’s charms with New Orleans-style cooking

The new eatery from a husband-and-wife team brings a touch of the Big Easy to Silver Spring

Your Money Questions, Answered

What should first-time homebuyers know? How can I help my kids become more independent? And what's the deal with NFTs?