Gateway Newsstand space available for lease at Bethesda Metro Center

The vacant space previously home to Gateway Newsstand (or "Newstand," as the sign spells it) in the Bethesda Metro Center bus bays area is now being marketed for lease. Despite the name, and the sound logic of a newsstand located at a subway station, the business was more of a coffee bar and convenience store than a newsstand. The space continues to be a great location if you have a product or service of interest to morning and evening commuters. 

I would like to see a real newsstand here. But just as the opening of new fast food restaurants in Bethesda has apparently been banned by Montgomery County government, so too has the opening or operation of any place where you can purchase print editions of major newspapers from cities around the United States or the world. This is less surprising when you learn that the vandalism-style paint around the rim of the plaza at the Metro Center is what passes for "art" in our time. We are a civilization in decline.

1 Bethesda Dental Center celebrates grand opening

1 Bethesda Dental Center celebrated its grand opening last night in Suite B005 of 3 Bethesda Metro Center. This is an expansion of Chevy Chase Dental Center, which is located at 5406 Connecticut Avenue NW. The practice is led by Dr. Akram Sannaa, who has owned Chevy Chase Dental Center for the last six years. Appointments can be scheduled online.

1 Bethesda Dental Center opening at Bethesda Metro Center

1 Bethesda Dental Center will open soon at Suite B005 at 3 Bethesda Metro Center. The dental clinic is scheduled to open on August 2, 2024. This is an expansion of Chevy Chase Dental Center, which is located at 5406 Connecticut Avenue NW. The practice is led by Dr. Akram Sannaa, who has owned Chevy Chase Dental Center for the last six years. Appointments can be scheduled online.

"One Bethesda Dental Center is dedicated to providing comprehensive, compassionate, and personalized dental services for patients of all ages," the practice's website says. "Our state-of-the-art facility combines advanced technology with a warm and welcoming environment to ensure your comfort and satisfaction. Our experienced and friendly team, led by Dr. Sannaa, prioritizes patient education and preventative care, ensuring you have the knowledge to maintain optimal oral health. We are committed to making your dental visits as pleasant and stress-free as possible, with flexible scheduling options, a relaxing atmosphere, and personalized treatment plans tailored to meet your unique needs."

Please don't park on the bricks at Bethesda Metro Center! (Photos)

Signs placed at the Bethesda Metro Center could be of use other places in downtown Bethesda, as well. "No parking on brick or sidewalk," the signs read, with the threat of towing stated below that. As street parking is increasingly removed, and new buildings rise without pull-off areas for deliveries, trucks are often blocking sidewalks, bike lanes and other rights-of-way around town. One of the signs had already been knocked over when these pictures were taken.

Somebody didn't like the message

Kid Museum sets opening date at new Bethesda location + sneak peek (Photos)

The Kid Museum's new downtown Bethesda location now has an opening date. On May 22, 2022, the children's museum and maker space will open at 3 Bethesda Metro Center, in the glass facade building that once served as a food court for office workers there. "We can't wait to welcome you and your family into our new space to explore, create and invent something new!" the museum said in a message to past and future patrons.

3 Bethesda Metro Center space marketed for lease

Brookfield Properties is marketing a vacant space at its 3 Bethesda Metro Center as a potential spot for a lifestyle-oriented business, such as a childcare center, dance or fitness studio, or spa. The building has a new tenant-only conference center amenity, and a new tenant-only fitness center.

Pita on the Plaza coming to Bethesda Metro Center

Pita on the Plaza is coming to the plaza at the Bethesda Metro Center. The restaurant will open at 3 Bethesda Metro Center. They'll be only a block away from The Perfect Pita, a longtime fast-casual restaurant at 4520 East-West Highway.

3 BETHESDA METRO CENTER RENOVATIONS BEGIN (PHOTO GALLERY)

TWO OF BETHESDA'S

TOP BUILDINGS PUT

ON A

NIGHTTIME SHOW

Another Robert Dyer @ Bethesda Row

Renovations are now underway at 3 Bethesda Metro Center.  The building - and neighboring Newlands Building - are two of the best architectural designs in the DC area.  Impressive in the daytime, both come into their own after dark.  Heavy moisture in the air last night - ahead of electrical storms moving into the area - heightened their already-dramatic lighting.

A beam of light points to scaffolding at
the top of 3 Bethesda Metro Center [left];
the Newlands Building is at right

Close-up view of scaffolding

Another scaffold at upper right corner

Believe it or not, you can
still enter the building
despite the police tape

Protective canopies have been installed
over street-level sidewalks

This is the company doing the work