High stakes
A Bethesda human rights attorney has spent more than 20 years working to free political prisoners. Now he’s caught the eye of Hollywood.
Table talk
Fun snacks at a sushi restaurant, a new falafel spot in Kensington, and more
The eye guy
With kids staring at computer monitors all day, a Chevy Chase ophthalmologist is hearing from plenty of anxious parents
Animal farm
A Montgomery County park was once a government location for studying diseases in animals
Book report
New works by Bethesda-area authors
Weddings of the year
A peek inside the celebrations of four couples who altered their plans and got married in the midst of the pandemic
Takeout takeaways
Our restaurant critic looks into the challenges of carryout and shares his strategies for making the most of the to-go experience
Fighting back
After Mark and Jenny Mosier lost their 6-year-old son, Michael, to a rare form of brain cancer, the Bethesda couple committed to doing whatever it takes to keep other families from suffering the way they have
A change in plans
Renovations during the pandemic have required adjustments—from setting up sanitizing stations to workers entering through a second-story window
To ski or not to ski
You don’t have to hit the slopes to enjoy these mid-Atlantic winter resorts
Mask makers
A local group of volunteers has donated nearly 37,000 face masks—and they’re still sewing
Bethesda interview: Kate Andersen Brower
Bestselling author Kate Andersen Brower talks about presidents and first ladies, juggling kids and interviews, and that time Joe Biden made sure all the reporters had their seat belts on
‘Why can’t it be me?’
Growing up, C. Marie Taylor kept being told “no.” Now the former CEO of Leadership Montgomery is helping companies recognize systemic racism—and confront their own biases.
A place for everything
It’s a new year, and time to recommit to getting organized
Almost famous
A Churchill senior has racked up 2.4 million followers on TikTok
The reckoning
At Walt Whitman High School in Bethesda, students, staff and parents are working together to address issues of racism
Best bets
Our picks for things to see and do in the Bethesda area in January and February
Table talk
The latest food news, from pastries and poutine to an Instant Pot cookbook
‘Finding the water’
A Rockville mom’s new children’s book captures her mental health struggles
Office space
A physical therapist talks about how to avoid an achy neck, back pain and stiffness when you’re working from home
Book report
New works by local authors
Seeing stars
These scenic spots offer stargazers ample views of the night sky, away from the urban glare
