Robbery at knifepoint in Bethesda

Montgomery County police were called after someone was robbed at knifepoint in Bethesda in broad daylight on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. The robbery was reported in a commercial parking lot in the 10200 block of Old Georgetown Road at 2:44 PM Wednesday. That is the Wildwood Shopping Center. The incident continues the shocking recent trend of violent crime during daytime hours.

Sunset on Midsummer opening this spring in Bethesda

Sunset on Midsummer is coming to the Wildwood Shopping Center in Bethesda this spring. A true local, small business startup by founder Lindsey Wolf, the boutique will carry chic apparel, accessories, and gifts aimed toward tweens, teens, and young adults. Sunset on Midsummer will offer on-site embroidery and heat-press personalization, in a 1,759 square-foot space located between Fish Taco and Irresistibles. Wolf, whose father grew up near the Wildwood Shopping Center, is currently aiming for a Saturday, April 18, 2026 opening.

“Wildwood is the perfect location for Sunset on Midsummer,” Wolf said in a statement yesterday. “As a Montgomery County native with personal ties to the area, Wildwood naturally attracts the brand’s core audience and supports experiential retail concepts that encourage connection.” “Wildwood is pleased to welcome Lindsey and Sunset on Midsummer, a new local business to the Bethesda community,” Federal Realty Vice-President Vanessa Mendoza said in announcing the lease Friday. “Small businesses have always been at the heart of Wildwood, and we’re excited to see Sunset on Midsummer thrive at this popular shopping destination.” Federal Realty owns the Wildwood Shopping Center, and has indeed made room for small businesses to grow there over the years.

Sunset on Midsummer sounds like a concept that could enjoy such growth. Hiring of staff will begin soon, and a website for the boutique is online. You can sign up online now to get on The Sunset List ahead of the grand opening.

Bethesda construction update: The Mercury at Wildwood (Photos)

The Mercury at Wildwood, a new mixed-use development, is rising over the parking lot at 10241 Old Georgetown in Bethesda. Sixty apartments will stand atop three ground floor retail spaces when the building, which is super-close to the Wildwood Medical Center, is completed. One of the retail spaces has been leased to Calico, an interior design and window treatment retailer. A Q4 2024 delivery was anticipated, but you can draw your own conclusion as to whether that may be a tad optimistic at this point.

Car stolen in Wildwood area of Bethesda

A car was reported stolen in the Wildwood area of Bethesda just before 8:00 PM Sunday night. The vehicle was taken from a gas station in the 10300 block of Old Georgetown Road, according to crime data.

MORE THEFTS IN MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE, OLD GEORGETOWN ROAD CORRIDORS IN BETHESDA - BETHESDA CRIME REPORT

The latest Bethesda crime data includes additional thefts in two corridors already hit during the last 10 days: Massachusetts Avenue and Old Georgetown Road. The number of incidents does not yet equal a crime wave, but is a good reminder to lock doors in these areas.

APRIL 19:

Theft. 6100 block MacArthur Boulevard.

Theft from vehicle. 5800 block Namakagan Road (Sumner).

Theft from vehicle. 4900 block Westway Drive (Green Acres).

Theft from vehicle. 11000 block Rosemont Drive (Luxmanor).

Theft. 10400 block Grosvenor Place.

Burglary. 7900 block Woodmont Avenue.

APRIL 20:

Assault/"other sexual offense." 5100 block Nicholson Lane.

APRIL 21:

Burglary. 4900 block Essex Avenue (Town of Somerset).

Theft. Tommy Joe's.

Theft. Bethesda Row Giant.

Burglary. 6100 block Rudyard Drive (Wildwood area).