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Pilates studio Toolbox signs lease for former Flanagan's space on Cordell Avenue
Toolbox, a Dupont Circle Pilates studio and event space, has leased the former Flanagan's Harp & Fiddle storefront at 4844 Cordell Avenue in downtown Bethesda's Woodmont Triangle, though no opening date has been set.
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Pilates studio Toolbox signs lease for former Flanagan's space on Cordell Avenue
Toolbox, a Dupont Circle Pilates studio and event space, has leased the former Flanagan's Harp & Fiddle storefront at 4844 Cordell Avenue in downtown Bethesda's Woodmont Triangle, though no opening date has been set.
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Pilates studio Toolbox signs lease for former Flanagan's space on Cordell Avenue
Toolbox, a Dupont Circle Pilates studio and event space, has leased the former Flanagan's Harp & Fiddle storefront at 4844 Cordell Avenue in downtown Bethesda's Woodmont Triangle, though no opening date has been set.
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Education
MCPS back-to-school fairs come to Bethesda area on Saturday, August 22
MCPS will host six regional back-to-school fairs on Saturday, August 22, replacing the district's previous single-location event; Bethesda families at BCC and Whitman attend at Albert Einstein High School in the morning, while Walter Johnson families go to Wheaton High School in the afternoon.
Public Safety
Montgomery County Council votes 10-1 to rewrite firearms restrictions after court ruling
The Montgomery County Council voted 10-1 on Tuesday, July 21, to pass Expedited Bill 23-26, rewriting the county's ghost gun and public-assembly firearms restrictions to comply with a Maryland Supreme Court ruling, with Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles casting the lone dissent over policing concerns.
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Montgomery County Council votes on 18-month data center moratorium and countywide ban
The Montgomery County Council votes Tuesday, July 28, on an 18-month moratorium on data center building permits and a zoning ban that would block large data centers countywide, with implications for Bethesda property taxes and utility costs.
Local Government
18-year-old shot in North Bethesda as fatal crash caps county's weekend
Montgomery County police released their weekend calls-for-service overview for July 24–26, a period marked by a non-fatal shooting of an 18-year-old man in North Bethesda and a fatal single-vehicle crash in Silver Spring.
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County Council examines MCPS cell phone, AI policies ahead of state deadlines
The Montgomery County Council's Education and Culture Committee reviewed MCPS policies on student cell phone use and artificial intelligence in classrooms on Monday, July 27, as a new state law requires phone-free school days by the 2027-2028 school year.
Education
MCPS back-to-school fairs come to Bethesda area on Saturday, August 22
MCPS will host six regional back-to-school fairs on Saturday, August 22, replacing the district's previous single-location event; Bethesda families at BCC and Whitman attend at Albert Einstein High School in the morning, while Walter Johnson families go to Wheaton High School in the afternoon.
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Clara Barton Parkway ICE operation raises Trust Act questions as vigils draw crowds
A July 22 ICE enforcement operation on Clara Barton Parkway triggered a Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service water rescue and raised questions about the county's Trust Act, prompting vigils across the region on Saturday, July 25.
Public Safety
Water main break buckles Marbury Road, forces extended closure in Bethesda
A water main break flooded and buckled Marbury Road in Bethesda on Thursday, July 23, forcing an extended road closure — the latest in a summer of infrastructure disruptions for area drivers.
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Gaithersburg karate team brings home 16 medals from national championships
Gaithersburg-based Senshi Karate-Do, the only Maryland team at the 2026 USA Karate National Championships in Spokane, brought home 16 medals including two golds for Dahlia Herron and a Top 8 national finish for team captain Aiden Abraham.
Community
Montgomery County Fair to offer sensory-friendly morning for families
The Montgomery County Agricultural Fair will host a Sensory-Friendly Midway Morning on Monday, August 17, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., with rides running without lights or music and reduced noise across the fairgrounds for families with autism or sensory sensitivities.
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Pilates studio Toolbox signs lease for former Flanagan's space on Cordell Avenue
Toolbox, a Dupont Circle Pilates studio and event space, has leased the former Flanagan's Harp & Fiddle storefront at 4844 Cordell Avenue in downtown Bethesda's Woodmont Triangle, though no opening date has been set.
Business
Barry's fitness studio opens first Maryland location in downtown Bethesda
Barry's, the high-intensity fitness chain with locations in D.C. and Arlington, opens its first Maryland studio on Saturday, July 25, on Wisconsin Avenue in downtown Bethesda, bringing its signature Red Room workouts to Montgomery County.
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Olney's James Wood headed to second straight All-Star Game
Olney native James Wood, 23, earned his second consecutive MLB All-Star selection for the Washington Nationals, bringing Montgomery County pride to the NL roster ahead of the July 14 game in Philadelphia.
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Georgetown Prep grad ties for 10th at U.S. Adaptive Open in Rockville
Ford Martin, a 33-year-old Georgetown Prep graduate from Potomac, finished tied for 10th at even par in the U.S. Adaptive Golf Open at Woodmont Country Club in Rockville, with childhood friend Kevin Keegan of Bethesda caddying.
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Maryam Khanum
Maryam Khanum is a journalist based in Winston-Salem, NC. She graduated from Wake Forest University in 2024 with majors in Political Science and Communications. Maryam was heavily involved in journalism throughout her college career, serving as Multimedia Managing Editor for the student-run newspaper, the Old Gold & Black. She previously worked for the International Business Times.
Maryam Khanum
Maryam Khanum is a journalist based in Winston-Salem, NC. She graduated from Wake Forest University in 2024 with majors in Political Science and Communications. Maryam was heavily involved in journalism throughout her college career, serving as Multimedia Managing Editor for the student-run newspaper, the Old Gold & Black. She previously worked for the International Business Times.
Maryam Khanum
Maryam Khanum is a journalist based in Winston-Salem, NC. She graduated from Wake Forest University in 2024 with majors in Political Science and Communications. Maryam was heavily involved in journalism throughout her college career, serving as Multimedia Managing Editor for the student-run newspaper, the Old Gold & Black. She previously worked for the International Business Times.
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