Thursday, January 31, 2013
And is being "hip" necessary to Montgomery County's future success?
Can suburban Montgomery County be made hip? County Councilman Hans Riemer reportedly believes so: "I really think that we are on the verge of a golden age in Montgomery County," Riemer said at a happy hour called "Can we make the suburbs hip? The future of White Flint," Bethesda Now reported. "The region that we are in is ... dynamic, growing, exciting... . ... But we have to and we are positioning ourselves in that region to capture that future growth," he added, Bethesda Now reported. The White Flint Sector (430 acres bounded by the CSX tracks, Montrose Parkway, Old Georgetown Road and the White Flint Mall) has been approved, so far, to be redeveloped with 2,220 residential units added to the existing housing stock of 2,321 units; 9,801 …
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Developers say a narrow vehicular street, rather than a pedestrian walkway, will make a planned White Flint development be more welcoming to pedestrians—and similar to Bethesda Row.
A development proposal for the White Flint area recently received a makeover when developers decided to give it a more pedestrian-friendly orientation. Intended for the area just south of the White Flint Metro station, the North Bethesda Gateway development "might get a vehicular road instead of a pedestrian walkway. The project’s architect said that could actually make the area more inviting to pedestrians," The Gazette reported. In place of the pedestrian walkway that had been planned to go through the property (at 5516 Nicholson Lane—one block east of Rockville Pike), architects now suggest a narrow vehicular road lined with sidewalks. George Dove, managing principal of WDG Architecture, told The Gazette that "having cars on the road …
Friday, January 4, 2013
A woman was punched in the head after the suspects demanded cash, police said.
Three boys, ages 15 to 17, were charged in an attempted armed robbery on New Year’s Day in the White Flint area, Montgomery County police said Thursday. Officers responded to the 5800 block of Nicholson Lane in North Bethesda at 5:48 p.m. Tuesday for a report of a woman screaming. The 56-year-old woman left White Flint Mall and was walking along Nicholson Lane when three suspects approached her from behind and demanded cash, police said in a news release. One of the suspects punched the woman in the head, according to the release. When the woman screamed, the suspects fled. An off-duty Metropolitan Police Department officer saw the suspects and followed them to the White Flint Metro station, police said. Montgomery County police responded …
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
The haunted house which opens Sept. 28 will include a morgue, and 70 zombies in mock offices and laboratories.
Zombie lovers of Silver Spring won’t have to go too far to get a fix this Halloween. Warehouse: Project 4.1 is sure to bring the horror beginning Friday with a building infested with zombies ready to eat your brain. The idea for the urban haunted house at Mid Pike Plaza was inspired by a trip to Busch Gardens’ Howl-O-Scream, according to a Bethesda Now report. Chris Hoover, creator of Hallow Inc., is creating this spookland along with the help of his friends and is excited about making the haunted house concept more accessible. Hoover tells Bethesda Now that his concept won’t have you drudging through the mud or waiting in a line for an hour. Tickets to this scary adventure can be purchased online.
Friday, June 8, 2012
Construction began Tuesday on the 18-story White Flint metro area residential towers.
Developers of the Aurora, a 341-unit, 18-story mixed-used property near the White Flint Metro station, began their second phase of contruction Tuesday with an official groundbreaking. LCOR hosted a ceremony to mark the beginning of the first development beginning construction in White Flint's new sector plan. The Aurora will have a variety of properties available from studios and one-bedrooms to two-bedroom layouts. Each home will feature gourmet kitchens, private balconies and terraces. The building will also include a fitness center, business center, pool and community gardens. The property will also house office spaces, restaurants and retail. DC Mud reports the property will also bring in 5,400 new jobs.
Friday, May 25, 2012
The 38-year-old business based out of White Flint will disappear in July.
Montgomery County's one-stop-shop of magic will close its doors, after 38 years in business. Customers will have until July 15 to visit Barry's Magic Shop on Nicholson Lane in White Flint, according to the shop's website. Husband and wife owners Barry Taylor and Susan Kang posted an announcement on Wednesday discussing why the couple was choosing to close the store and retire from the business. Taylor will continue to do magic shows, he said. Their products will be available to purchase at a discount rate.
Sunday, April 15, 2012
The following information was supplied by the Montgomery County Police Department. The mention of arrests or charges does not indicate a conviction.
The Montgomery County Police Department has released a summary of major crimes occurring in the first and second district between March 26 and April 3. The following crime in North Bethesda was part of the summary:
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Despite changes coming to White Flint, this tavern is thriving and remains popular.
Monday, March 26, 2012
The following information was supplied by the Montgomery County Police Department. The mention of arrests or charges does not indicate a conviction.
The Montgomery County Police Department has released a summary of major crimes occurring in the first and second district between March 5 and March 13. The following crimes in Kensington and White Flint was included in the summary:
Monday, March 19, 2012
White Flint station reopened after apparent suicide.
Update, 11:58 a.m., March 19: A man who jumped in front of a Red Line train at Metro's White Flint station has died, The Washington Examiner is reporting. The man apparently jumped into the path of the train about 10:15 a.m., The Examiner reported, quoting a Metro spokesman. Original post, 11:15 a.m., March 19: Metrorail's White Flint station reopened about 11 a.m. after a person was struck by a train Monday morning. The victim is an adult male, according to The Washington Post, quoting a Metro spokesman. Delays continue as Red Line trains use a single track between Grosvenor and Twinbrook stations, according to Metro's website. The White Flint station was temporarily closed after the incident. Metro is addressing incidents of people …
Joe Galvagna
12:46 pm on Friday, February 1, 2013
Hip I donor know but more to the center or right would be great. Less giveing away the house more geared to the real working people in the county and less entitlements. Make people work for what they do not just give away the county income. Yea like that is going to happen. more ›