A Wrap-Up of the News Week in Bethesda: Feb. 21 - 27

This week in Bethesda news, a man accused of stealing the car of slain American University professor Sue Marcum – again. Deandrew Hamlin was released last month, but is now back in custody after Tuesday, a judge set his bond at $250,000. His case is expected to go to trial in April.

A caused some traffic headaches and delayed school openings Tuesday morning. After the weather cleared, the first segment of the long-planned and controversial Intercounty Connector  In other transportation news, Patch reported that for some of the ongoing problems at the Bethesda Metro station that have caused trains to single-track between Friendship Heights and Medical Center.

Also on Wednesday, to visit with wounded soldiers and their families. While there, he awarded six Purple Hearts, according to AP reports.

In other crime news, Patch reported that in the Glen Echo Heights neighborhood. The suspect may also be responsible for some of the Patch learned that Prince William County police have in the Feb. 13.

We also learned that A buyer is expected to be chosen within the next several weeks.

Friday, across the region, including in Bethesda.

We had some fun this week too. Patch highlighted a we talked to some and our parenting columnist wrote an to drivers who speed through her residential neighborhood.

And as eager viewers gear up to watch the Oscars Sunday, who will cover the red carpet this evening for E!.

There’s lots more news to come next week, so don’t forget to tune in. Happy Oscar Sunday.