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Numerous arrests were made in the parking lot at Woodmont and Bethesda avenues, when police discovered a ring of thieves who were stealing your parking space. The thieves would stay out of sight, while unsuspecting drivers waited patiently in the lot for someone to vacate a space. The moment
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Candidate for state delegate Rusty Sprague was feeling lost in a crowded field of candidates. Searching for a way to differentiate himself, he finally settled on a funny hat, the funniest one he could find.
"I suppose I could've refused PAC money, but someone was already doing that," said Sprag
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“It's a way to show we’re keeping up with the times,” says Irene P., Gifford’s regional sales VP. “The days when peppermint stick was our most innovative flavor are in the past.”
What does the new flavor consist of?
“Its beauty is in its simplicity,” says Irene. “It’s van
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In a move to transform Back-to-School night into a low-stress evening of fun social interaction, Montgomery County public school administrators have replaced it with Fiesta Night. Instead of viewing boring PowerPoints about curricula, schedules, and rules, parents will be encouraged to drink margari
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You might wonder, why Bethesda World News?
Why another publication about a place that already gets enough attention? Because it is, truthfully, the best dang place in the country. We know you’ll like it here, too. Assuming, that is, you want to buy stuff, you have smart kids, and you’re not too fat. And for goodness sake, don’t let me see you wearing those sweat pants around here again. Anyway, we welcome you with open arms. Oh, and don’t forget to bring cash. And quarters, bring lots of quarters.
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07.21.2010 | Culture | bworld_admin
Not a company to rest on its laurels, Fedex has expanded its model to include spa services by purchasing the Aveda stores.
“It’s a natural for us,” says John B., regional manager. “After decimating the Kinko’s brand, we were looking for our next victim.
08.23.2010 | Business | bworld_admin
Mavis Zissou, landscape therapist, answers your questions about life, relationships and child rearing.
Dear Mavis,
My daughter is insisting on a huge sweet sixteen party with a band and I think we should just have a quiet dinner at Jaleo with a few of her friends. When I was sixteen we went to
08.16.2010 | Culture | bworld_admin
The Bethesda Chamber of Secrets (BCS) is working on a plan to relieve traffic congestion by offering services and entertainment to customers while they look for parking.
“Customers will never have to leave the garage,” said Judith C., a BCS spokeswoman. “This is the key to solving our parki
08.16.2010 | Culture | bworld_admin
Crowd fails to gather to watch juggler practice his art in Bethesda alley. According to witnesses, crowd was still looking for parking and missed the whole thing, damn-it.
07.14.2010 | Culture | bworld_admin
Some Bethesda residents still pine for the good old days, before the new alley known as Bethesda Lane, back when Aveda was the most expensive store on the street, back when a quarter bought a whole 20 minutes of parking, and, especially, back when Blockbuster Video still sat near the end of Bethesda
07.13.2010 | Business | bworld_admin
Hobart L., president of the local business organization, Bethesda Chamber of Secrets, lamented, “It’s a real sign that the recession is still upon us. This area used to support six or seven useless tchotchke stores. Now only four are left.”
Distraught shopper Gina W., staring at the darken
07.9.2010 | Business | bworld_admin
Ever wonder why the area around Woodmont Avenue, Elm Street, and Bethesda Avenue has been developed to attract upscale shops and dining, while the east side of Wisconsin Avenue reflects nostalgia for the shopping areas of yesteryear, with its lamp store, flea market, mediocre Chinese restaurant, and
07.2.2010 | Business | bworld_admin
Flocked wallpaper, shag carpets, water-guzzling toilets, and Formica countertops were the norm in the Cortwell residence, until worried neighbors took matters into their own hands.
“They were so dull at parties,” said neighbor Cissy Flatern. “Everyone else would be talking about cost overr
07.2.2010 | Business | bworld_admin
Neighborhood listservs lit up yesterday with reports of a boy spotted kicking a can down a local street after school hours, seemingly with no afternoon activity to go to.
“I was shocked and saddened,” said Lisa M., who noticed the boy while ferrying her son, Jake, from his fencing class to hi
07.2.2010 | Education | bworld_admin
Routine testing confirmed administrators’ worst fears: A child of average academic ability was enrolled at their school. The child, whose identity is being protected, has been provided with round-the-clock remedial help in all subjects in order to keep up with peers. Still, when a BWN reporter
07.2.2010 | Education | bworld_admin
The Landmark movie theater on Woodmont Avenue welcomed its millionth visitor last night. George F. was to receive a discount on his ticket, and a free copy of the book, Blink by Malcolm Gladwell.
“I was really surprised,” said George. “Those tickets are expensive, and I got mine for only
07.2.2010 | Culture | bworld_admin
In a press conference held earlier this week, Bethesda Chamber of Secrets officials announced that the longtime downtown fixture, “Madonna of the Trail” is to be resculpted this year.
“She’s just so dowdy,” said spokesperson Fran Collingsworth. “Frankly, I’m surprised it didn’
07.2.2010 | Culture | bworld_admin
An angry father covered his child’s eyes. “Can you believe she’d go out of the house like that? Next thing you know, she’ll be skipping the bikini wax.”
Local law enforcement arrived before there was an incident. Officer Len T. said, “Turned out she wasn’t from around here. We l
07.2.2010 | Culture | bworld_admin
Homeowner Gary L. was shocked to discover a lien had been placed against his home for excessive library fines.
“It was such a confusing situation,” said Gary. “You can’t return books to Barnes & Noble. But you must return books to the public library. Who can keep that straight?”
07.2.2010 | Culture | bworld_admin
