Week in Review: July 18 - July 24

Happy Sunday, Bethesda! Here’s your week in review.

Bethesda and the surrounding region suffered through a heat wave for much of the week, and the county opened as residents struggled to beat the heat.

In development news, we reported this week that a may soon be coming to Wisconsin Avenue, pending approvals at the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission. We also reported that a at 4900 Fairmont Avenue could break ground in 18 months.

The Montgomery County Council OK’ed the of one block of Lincoln Street to allow Suburban Hospital’s much-contested expansion to move forward this week. The council also backed changes to

We also reported County Executive Isiah Leggett (D) will soon travel with county leaders to to forge a sister city relationship with the country’s Morazan region. A Bethesda-based volunteer group is also en route to the region for a in connection with the new sister city bond.

In BRAC news, were outlined that will allow Bethesda leaders to seek federal transportation funds to help with transportation improvements near what will soon be the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. And Bethesda celebrated much-anticipated restaurant week – our Best Bites columnist stopped by to check out the offerings there.

Stay cool and we’ll see you next week with more news.