Sticking together
The making of a lacrosse powerhouse
In the moment
A Rockville meditation teacher focuses on being kind to ourselves
The peach guy
With 7,000 fruit trees and his ‘pet’ cows, Gene Kingsbury keeps busy running the Dickerson farm that’s been in his family for five generations
Bethesda interview: Jamie Raskin and Sarah Bloom Raskin
Congressman Jamie Raskin and his wife, Sarah Bloom Raskin, talk about meeting in law school at Harvard, how they were changed by the riot at the Capitol, and the acts of kindness inspired by the death of their son, Tommy
‘She’s still my mom’
Two years ago, Holly Gross was diagnosed with ALS, a disease she calls ‘a monster with no mercy.’ As her husband struggles with Parkinson’s, it’s her sons who mostly take care of her. She can’t use her voice, but she talks to them. She can’t move, but she keeps them on track. All they want now is more time with her.
A great escape
For some local residents, fleeing the suburbs during the pandemic meant buying a vacation home
Table talk
A mobile hot dog cart, a cool Cuban-style cafe, and more
Best bets
Things to see and do in the Bethesda area in July and August
In their own words
The short stories and essays that took the top prizes in our writing competition
Top Doctors spotlights 2021
Interviews with six of the physicians in our Top Doctors package
Bottoms up
During Prohibition, spirits flowed at a Cabin John Island speakeasy
Book report
New works from Bethesda-area authors
Tradition with a twist
A new generation embraces gracious living with time-honored decor classics
Be our guest
For homeowners, adding an accessory dwelling opens the door to living options
A tale of two weddings
Sisters who grew up in Bethesda altered their plans when the pandemic hit, getting married on the same weekend in their parents’ backyard
The send-off
Over the years, Bethesda-area high schools have brought in big names for graduation. Some of the speeches are more memorable than others.
Up close
The pandemic has meant a year full of Zooms—and a rise in plastic surgery
Rallying
Steve Parker taught tennis in the Bethesda area for more than three decades. When he suffered a stroke in April 2020, players stepped up to help him—and they haven’t stopped.
Between the pages
At a Gaithersburg bookstore, forgotten items become someone else’s treasure
Relaxing made easy
Four backyards that were turned into cool gathering places
New beginnings
Ten Bethesda-area restaurants that opened during the pandemic signal hope for better days—and nights—to come
Tough decisions
A Bethesda geriatric care manager helps families confront the challenges of aging
