Fashion Q opens at Montgomery Mall in Bethesda

After a few hiccups and false starts, Fashion Q has finally opened its doors at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda. It's an encore for the Los Angeles-based fashion wholesaler, which is returning to the mall after a sudden exit in 2025. A couple of grand opening dates had come and gone, but the important thing is that the boutique is now open in time for the peak holiday shopping season. Look for Fashion Q on Level 1 of the mall, across from Build-A-Bear.

Old Georgetown Grille closes in Bethesda

Old Georgetown Grille has closed at 7755 Old Georgetown Road in downtown Bethesda. The American diner operated for over 20 years. Their building is going to be demolished to clear the way for a new apartment tower. Smaller buildings on adjacent lots are already being taken down by a demolition crew. 

Shake Shack opens in Bethesda

They did it! They finally opened the new Shake Shack at 7535 Old Georgetown Road in downtown Bethesda today. After months of realizing the light at the end of the tunnel was actually an oncoming train, the burger chain was able to make the oft-rescheduled opening date of October 2 stick. This is the second Shake Shack to open in Bethesda, and this one has been anticipated since 2012.

Bethesda Shake Shack opening postponed...again...to October 2

After numerous delays, setbacks, and postponements, the Shake Shack at 7535 Old Georgetown Road in downtown Bethesda was finally going to open its doors on September 30. Until it wasn't. Hungry customers converging on the burger restaurant Wednesday were instead greeted with a new sign with yet another new opening date: tomorrow, Friday, October 2. Inside, workers were training, as they have been for the last several weeks. One day to go!

CAVA temporarily closed for renovations at Montgomery Mall in Bethesda

CAVA has temporarily closed its location in the Dining Terrace food court at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda. The reason for the closure is a renovation of their stall. Or, as CAVA is referring to it, a "Mediterranean makeover." They'll reopen in "Winter 2026," which would be sometime between December 21 and 31.

WSSC asks Maryland customers to limit water use due to power outage at filtration plant

Water utility WSSC has issued an Essential Water Use Only request to its customers in Montgomery County and Prince George's County, Maryland. A power outage at the utility's Potomac filtration plant has led to concerns that the supply of processed water could run out before Pepco can restore power. However, WSSC says water is currently safe to use and drink at this time, and that no Boil Water Advisory has been issued yet. Customers are asked to limit shower time and toilet flushes, and to postpone outdoor uses and running of clothes washers and dishwashers until the emergency is over.

Curfew goes into effect at Montgomery Mall in Bethesda

A new 3:00 PM curfew for juveniles goes into effect today at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda. The controversial new policy comes in response to juvenile crime at the popular retail center, primarily in the forms of shoplifting, assault, and robbery. All patrons under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian after 3:00 PM, seven days a week. That adult will be held responsible for any crimes committed by the minors under their supervision at the mall.

The policy essentially ends the American pastime of teens hanging out at malls after school, and at night, at Westfield's Montgomery and Wheaton Plaza malls. This past Saturday night, teens crowded into Montgomery Mall's Dining Terrace food court, the last to enjoy a rite of passage of a Saturday night at the mall. In a sign of what brought us to this point, however, Montgomery County police officers were seen rushing to respond to a crime in progress at Champs Sports.

Sheepskin Gifts & Alpaca Too opens at Montgomery Mall in Bethesda

The first chill of fall is in the air. That means two things: it's time to buy warm clothes, and the holiday shopping season is rapidly approaching. One herald of both is the annual arrival of Sheepskin Gifts & Alpaca Too at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda. Just seeing the store back at the mall gives a warm feeling to those who can't wait for The Most Wonderful Time of the Year.