September / October 2022 Archives

A Halloween wedding was just what this Kensington couple wanted

Spooky touches included scary movie music cueing up guests at each table to come eat

Soften your home’s edges with curvy finds from Montgomery County shops

From a sleek canopy bed to a swooping coffee table, shapely furniture and fixtures lend interest to your interior design

A D.C. star chef to open two restaurants in Bethesda in early 2023

Mike Friedman of Olney is known for The Red Hen and All-Purpose Pizzeria in the District. Next up: Aventino and AP Pizza Shop, both in Montgomery County.

Hot new books from local authors

Titles from Bethesda, Rockville, Potomac and Chevy Chase writers to check out at your favorite library or bookstore

When kids get migraines, this Bethesda doc is here to help

Pediatric neurologist Sonal Patel explores the mind-body connection to treat debilitating headaches in children and young adults

How the animal rights movement came to life in Silver Spring

A Takoma Park resident co-founded PETA and launched it from Montgomery County to worldwide fame

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Who’s that guy on the bike with a dog, pedaling the streets of Bethesda?

Richard Hoye and his dog are friendly fixtures on the streets of Bethesda

Three spots to add to your getaway list

A historic high school turned boutique hotel, cottages on the water's edge on Chincoteague Island, and the newly revamped Virginia Museum of History & Culture all beckon

We tried five local meal-delivery companies. Here’s what we thought.

These five companies deliver meals to your home. All you have to do? Reheat them.

Peek inside these four fresh kitchens

From breezy-and-modern to neutral-and-calm, these cooking spaces are welcoming places to prep dinner

What it’s like to be a COVID long-hauler

We talked to Montgomery County residents whose symptoms have lingered—or gotten worse—as the months and even years go by

Warm up to autumn with these cozy brown additions to your wardrobe

Add nutmeg, cocoa and chocolate to your palette for an autumnal refresh. These looks offer a warm welcome to shorter days and cooler temperatures.

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Checking in with the health care heroes of Montgomery County

We revisit medical workers who were on the front lines as COVID-19 first gripped the world. Here's how they're faring now.

The Silver Spring man who helps young actors find their voices

It's all in a day's work for Darnell Patrick Morris, founder of Ovations Theatre in Gaithersburg

Chevy Chase hotel mogul Stewart Bainum Jr. plunges into the local news business

How a Bethesda-area ice cream man is helping his Sierra Leone hometown

Ajay Jalloh is not only a hero to the local kids he provides with frozen pops—along the way, he gathers much-needed supplies for the poverty-stricken town of his youth

Plant parenthood takes root

Millennials are fueling a houseplant craze, with shops and nurseries sprouting up across Montgomery County

Forget punishing your dog—positive reinforcement works better anyway

A Silver Spring trainer has more advice for happier pets (and owners)

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Here are the colleges where Bethesda-area high school grads applied, got accepted and enrolled

From Adelphi University to York College of Pennsylvania, a comprehensive look at the schools local students considered for this fall

Here are the colleges where Bethesda-area high school grads applied, got accepted, and enrolled

From Adelphi University to York College of Pennsylvania, a comprehensive look at the schools local students considered for this fall

How a ‘dirty wellness’ retreat in rural Maryland did my mind and body good

Turns out, there's something beneficial to holistic practices combined with old-fashioned playing in the mud

How a ‘dirty wellness’ retreat in rural Maryland did my mind and body good

Turns out, there's something beneficial to holistic practices combined with old-fashioned playing in the mud

Things to do this week and beyond

Run a half-marathon, float high above the ground in a hot-air balloon, solve a mystery in the streets of Gaithersburg, and more

Our verdict: The famous Frank Pepe pizza joint was worth the wait

The anticipation is over for giddy Bethesda-area foodies craving these New Haven-style pies. Plus: Restaurant comings and goings.

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Our picks for the 2022 Women Who Inspire

Meet five leaders who are making an impact—and sparking hope for the future

Italian Bar transports you to Rome via Chevy Chase, D.C.

The gelato shop, coffee bar and bar-bar is from the owners of I'm Eddie Cano restaurant

11 outdoor adventures to book when you need a little sunshine and fresh air

Go kayaking, horseback riding, zip lining and more

Our restaurant critic checks out Silver Spring’s new steakhouse

Get his take on the fine fare at J. Hollinger’s Waterman’s Chophouse

Meet six extraordinary educators

These local teachers are making a difference—from talking about real-world issues to finding new ways to teach math

How safe are Montgomery County schools?

After high-profile shootings this year, local officials and community members wrestle to find the right responses

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