Bethesda Actually

Did You Know? Bethesda was Once Called Darcy’s Store!

Tom — Wed, 22 May 2013 17:30:57 +0000

With the beta relaunch of Bethesda Actually 2.0 upon us, we wanted to take the opportunity to introduce one of several new content categories – ‘Did You Know?’

This category will focus on fun facts and little known stories about Bethesda, past and present. To kick us off, lets visit an archived post in our History category looking at Bethesda’s humble origins: Did you know that Bethesda was once a tiny hamlet adjacent to a Native American trail, called Darcy’s Store after local businessman William E. Darcy?

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Coming Soon – Bethesda Actually 2.0!

Tom — Wed, 22 May 2013 14:59:10 +0000

We’re excited to announce that – after a long hiatus – Bethesda Actually is set to return with a new look and feel, improved design features and all-round upgrade. We’re sorry too that we’ve been away so long, but we’re looking forward to jumping back in and taking the site to the next level with the resources and tech in place to do so. Watch this space!

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Quick Update from our Friends at Patch re: Lot 31 Parking Construction

Raj — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 19:29:45 +0000

Seems there has been a delay until the start of Feb – link to the story is here.

The Majestic Bethesda!

Raj — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 14:57:48 +0000

Friends,

Just wanted to pass on the news that we are going to have a new Gastro Pub in Bethesda soon – The Majestic! It will be in the space once occupied by Gaffney’s (7141 Wisconsin Ave). Here is a little flavor of what is to come from owner Stefan Lalos:

Maybe like no place you’ve ever been… it’s Bethesda’s FIRST GastroPub! Comfortable. Friendly. Excellent food. Excellent drink. Excellent service. TV’s for news, sports and specifically Golf… booths and tables, a stage for some music a couple nights a week maybe, plus a big bar where you can come gather with your friends.

BCFM SUNDAY MARKET IS NOW OPEN YEAR ROUND!

Raj — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 15:08:27 +0000

Good news friends! The Bethesda Central Market is now open (starting this Sunday, January 8, 2012)! There are over 20 vendors ready for this weekend. Remember it is on the parking lot on Elm between Woodmont and Wisconsin. Make sure you pop on over if you can!

Volunteer Opportunity with Bethesda Green

Raj — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 13:55:24 +0000

Friends – there is a meeting at the Bethesda Green office next week for anyone interested in volunteering. Check it out or for more info . email Bethesda Green Communications Director Dave Heffernan, dvheffernan@bethesdagreen.org.

Macy’s / Bloomingdale’s closing

Raj — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 13:50:59 +0000

Just saw that one of the stores closing is the Bethesda/ Chevy Chase store.

Bethesda to Get a New Tea Shop!

Raj — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 15:08:21 +0000

Growing up in the UK, married to a South African and being of Indian origin it is fair to say thatI love a good cup of tea! So, it has got to count as good news that (a) Capital Teas are opening a new tea shop on Bethesda Row (b) they will be serving tea by the cup at this shop. Our friends at Patch have the full story here but this clip was particularly interesting and worth raising a glass to:

“The new location will offer 120 varieties of loose tea. Significantly, it will also sell tea by the cup year round, plus iced tea and tea smoothies in the warmer months.”

One Bethesda Center Changes Hands

Raj — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 14:58:17 +0000

Just an FYI on a purchase of some significance:

“New York investor and real estate developer Bernard Spitzer has purchased One Bethesda Center, a Class A office and retail complex at 4800 Hampden Lane in Bethesda…..”

Fundraiser for Children’s Inn at NIH

Raj — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 14:51:20 +0000

Friends,

Just saw that the Bethesda Chapter of the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA Bethesda) announced their next annual Gala in support of the Children’s Inn at NIH. The gala, it seems, is the largest fundraiser for the Inn.

For those of you not familiar with the Inn it is a privately funded hospitality house at NIH. Its mission is to provide a “home away from home” for their seriously ill young residents. Details of the annual fundraiser are as follows:

Date: April 14, 2012
Time:6:30 pm. – Midnight
Location: Ritz-Carlton Tyson’s Corner
1700 Tysons Boulevard
McLean, Va. 22102
More info can be found at www.childrensinngala.org/

Have you been to this event before? Do you know much about the Children’s Inn? Please feel free to share your thoughts below!