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Bethesda residents love food and bargains almost equally!  (I think the food wins out by a narrow margin.) Bethesda Winter Week is a perfect opportunity to combine the two!  The event runs from Monday, Jan. 19, to Sunday, Jan. 25.Restaurant Week always offers diners a chance to try multi-course, ...

Every January 9th, Balloon Ascension Day drifts into our lives like a colorful daydream, celebrating that glorious moment in 1793 when someone decided, “You know what? I’m tired of walking. Let’s just float.” And float they did—up, up, and away—without GPS, in-flight snacks, or even the faintest ...

I just noticed that Roy Kelley has an incredible number of points here in the Rain, prompting me to comment to him that it's too bad they aren't redeemable like S&H green stamps.  Since I seem to gravitate toward rabbit holes, that off the cuff comment made me wonder where you could redeem (or ev...

My gift to you this morning - In a world that rewards speed, urgency, and constant reaction, one of the most underrated life skills is the ability to pause—just long enough to ask yourself a deceptively simple question: Is this worth my energy?That tiny moment of reflection is a quiet superpower....

Bethesda MD condos perfect for downsizing range from the affordable Promenade with its pickleball courts and indoor pool to the luxury Somerset with its doorman and tennis courts. When choosing a condo to downsize into, you probably want amenities like a pool and fitness center, lots of parking a...

The Best High Schools in Montgomery County, MD — According to U.S. News & World ReportMontgomery County, Maryland, has long been recognized for its exceptional public school system, and the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings reaffirm that reputation. In the 2025 rankings, eight Montgomery C...

Even homeowners without children in the local public school system care about how their schools are ranked.  They know that school rankings will affect the value of their homes at resale and will attract buyers who care about education.  For people with children, the quality of the local schools ...

Good Restaurants in Bethesda, MD: Local Favorites I Love RecommendingOne of the things I hear all the time from clients moving to or around Bethesda is, “Where do you like to eat?” And honestly, it’s one of my favorite questions to answer. Bethesda has a fantastic restaurant scene — walkable, div...

New Year’s Resolutions: A 4,000-Year-Old Group Project We Keep FailingEvery January 1st, we wake up convinced we have entered our “new era.” This is the year we become organized. Hydrated. Financially responsible. Possibly a person who owns matching socks.  This is the year I will be more consist...

Market Report Zip Code 20814 | December 2025The 20814 zip code covers a number of neighborhoods in Bethesda and stretches north and south of the Beltway along MD 355 (Rockville Pike.)  It is a mixture of upscale and entry level condos and single family homes which range in price from the $800s to...