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View MoreChevy Chase's Forbright Bank raises $142M in Nasdaq debut
Forbright Bank, headquartered at Chase Tower on Willard Avenue in Chevy Chase, went public on Nasdaq in June under the ticker FRBT, raising $142 million at an $870 million valuation. The digital-first bank also bought its 12-story headquarters for $36 million and is selling its local branches to Trustar Bank.
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View MoreBob's Soup Dumplings & Bar targets November opening in Bethesda
Bob's Soup Dumplings & Bar at 7776 Norfolk Ave. in Bethesda's Woodmont Triangle is targeting a November opening, with co-owner William La saying major construction is complete and the restaurant awaits final county inspections.
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View MoreRivian plans EV showroom at Bethesda Row's former Nike store
Electric vehicle maker Rivian plans to convert the recently vacated Nike space at 7117 Arlington Road into a "Rivian Space" showroom, with construction expected to begin in fall 2026.
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View MorePaint Nail Bar closes at Bethesda's 8001 Woodmont tower
Paint Nail Bar is closing its 1,931-square-foot space at 8001 Woodmont Ave. in downtown Bethesda by the end of October, with the ground-floor retail unit now listed for lease.
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View MoreJust Cozy replaces KICKZ at Bethesda's Montgomery Mall
Canadian cold-weather apparel retailer Just Cozy plans to open at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda in October, taking over the storefront vacated by sneaker boutique KICKZ.
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View MoreKusshi Sushi pulls $150K permit for second Bethesda spot
Kusshi Sushi has pulled a $150,000 fit-out permit for a second Bethesda location at 4611-H Sangamore Road, taking over the former Passion Fin space at the Shops at Sumner Place.
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View MoreKickz streetwear boutique closes at Westfield Montgomery Mall
Kickz, a streetwear and sporting goods boutique, has closed its location at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda, joining a string of recent tenant departures even as new retailers and restaurants move in.
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View MoreBob's Soup Dumplings nears opening on Norfolk Avenue in Bethesda
Bob's Soup Dumplings & Bar, a Chinese restaurant at 7776 Norfolk Avenue in downtown Bethesda, is moving closer to opening with permanent signage now installed, though no date has been announced for the eatery that emerged from a murky split with Rockville's award-winning Bob's Shanghai 66.
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View MoreTrue Food Kitchen closes Bethesda location in bankruptcy
True Food Kitchen permanently closed its Bethesda restaurant at 7100 Wisconsin Ave. on Oct. 4 after nearly a decade in business, one of 12 locations shuttered as the health-focused chain filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection citing $42 million in debt.
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View MoreFashion Q reopens at Bethesda's Montgomery Mall
Fashion Q, a discount women's clothing retailer, has reopened at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda after closing in August 2025, joining a wave of new tenants reshaping the mall's retail lineup.
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View MoreShake Shack opens in downtown Bethesda after months of delays
Shake Shack opened its downtown Bethesda location at 7535 Old Georgetown Road on Friday, Oct. 2, after a string of delays that pushed the original June opening date back four times.
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View MoreTwo restaurants plan to fill Hunter's Hound space in Chevy Chase
The contents of The Hunter's Hound, the Irish-themed restaurant that closed Sept. 3 at The Collection at Chevy Chase, go to auction Oct. 22. Metropolitan Hospitality Group plans to open two new restaurants in the development by year's end: Open Road, an American restaurant, and Cove, an all-day café and wine bar.
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