At least 2 cars stolen from homes in Massachusetts Avenue corridor of Bethesda

At least two cars were reported stolen from homes in the Massachusetts Avenue corridor of Bethesda yesterday. The first vehicle stolen was parked on the street outside a home in the 6100 block of Overlea Road in the Fort Sumner neighborhood. A second vehicle was taken from the driveway of a home in the 5600 block of Knollwood Road in the Springfield community. The Massachusetts Avenue area continues to be an inviting target for auto thieves, so do what you can to make yours less-inviting, starting with locking all doors and never leaving your keys in the ignition or glove compartment.

BETHESDA MARKET SOON TO REOPEN AT SHOPS AT SUMNER PLACE

The new Bethesda Market is getting pretty close to opening in the space that housed the old Bethesda Market, in the Shops at Sumner Place.

Remember my report on the liquor license application, which listed "Bethesda Market" as the name of the future beer, wine and deli market?  The new ownership confirms that they are indeed keeping the Bethesda Market name, which is well known in the community.

Why is this big news for residents of Sumner, Fort Sumner, and Glen Echo Heights?

Because they have gone for over a year without a beer and wine retailer in their neighborhood.  Many residents, most especially those living in the apartment complexes surrounding Sumner Place, will be able to take a short walk over to the market for beer and wine.

Another target audience is across the street: employees of the intelligence campus on Sangamore Road, whose numbers will only increase in the coming years.

Bethesda Market is also remembered as a host of many beer and wine tastings, another welcome option in the neighborhood.

Last night, a lighted Budweiser and St. Pauli Girl sign were installed on the storefront windows, above the window covering.

A third sign will interest the unemployed in Bethesda: one on the front that read, "Hiring!"