According to the City of Rockville, the city has become the first municipality in Montgomery County to receive a Bird City Maryland designation, recognizing its efforts to protect bird habitats, reduce threats to birds and expand environmental education. (more…)
Maryland’s six casinos generated approximately $159.7 million in revenue from slot machines and table games during October 2026, a decrease of $2.3 million, or 1.4%, compared to October 2025. (more…)
Moving in Bethesda is rarely just a truck and a few strong backs. A one-bedroom in a Woodmont Triangle high-rise may come with a reserved elevator, a two-hour move window, and a loading dock the size of a parking space. A colonial in Edgemoor or Kenwood may have a narrow staircase, a packed basement, and no driveway long enough for a full-size truck.
That’s why anyone searching for movers in Bethesda gets such different quotes for what looks like the same job. The size of the home sets the starting point. The building, the street, and the calendar decide where the bill lands.
The short answer: Local moves in Bethesda typically cost about $445 for a studio to about $3,500 for a home with five or more bedrooms, according to moveBuddha’s October 2026 Bethesda cost data. Most two- to four-bedroom moves land between roughly $900 and $2,300 and use a crew of three or four movers for five to nine hours. High-rise access, stairs, parking, and packing are what push a move above those averages.
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Local moves (under about 100 miles) are billed by the hour, so cost tracks crew size and time on the job. These are typical full-service figures for Bethesda:
Those averages leave out stairs, elevators, long carries, and packing. In Bethesda, those are often the difference between the average and the actual invoice.
Moving more than 100 miles? Long-distance moves are priced by the weight of the shipment and the distance, not by the hour. moveBuddha puts most long-distance moves from Bethesda between about $2,070 and $11,730, with two- and three-bedroom homes averaging $4,692 to $6,210. Heavier loads and longer routes cost more. A shared truck carrying more than one household can cost less, in exchange for a wider delivery window. For moves across state lines, federal rules require a written estimate, so ask whether it is binding or not-to-exceed.
Because local moves are billed by the hour, anything that adds time adds cost. A few situations come up again and again in Bethesda.
High-rise condos and apartments. Downtown Bethesda, Woodmont Triangle, and the buildings along Wisconsin Avenue and Old Georgetown Road usually require a certificate of insurance from the moving company, a reserved service elevator, and a set move window. Some only allow moves on weekdays. If the elevator is shared or the window is short, the crew waits, and waiting is billed. Residents should get the building’s move rules in writing and share them with every mover before quotes are final.
Food Republic has released its list of “The Best Bakery in Every U.S. State,” selecting Baltimore’s Ovenbird Bakery as the top bakery in Maryland.
Results of first round Maryland high school football playoff games (MCPS games) can be seen below. Scores will be updated as we receive them (an F will signify the score […]
Thanksgiving has arrived at Butchers Alley, the neighborhood butcher serving Montgomery County and NW DC from it’s location in Bethesda. This year the shop has fresh, locally sourced heritage-breed White Holland turkeys ready for you to roast at home, along with house made sides like velvety caramelized garlic mashed potatoes and turkey stuffing like Grandma used to make.
“We’re really proud to carry these White Holland heritage-breed turkeys,” says Chef Fernando Giacomini. “Our relationship with our producer runs deep, and these turkeys are some of the best out there. They’re pasture-raised without antibiotics, and you can really taste the difference.”
Get into the holiday spirit at our Annual Holiday Bazaar at the Rockville Senior Center. The holiday bazaar features over 50 handmade crafters, book sale, plants sale, raffles, lunch for purchase, and more! Sponsored by Rockville Seniors, Inc.
Free admission for all ages
Fruit N Boba Tea, located at 302 King Farm Blvd., Suite 130, in Rockville’s King Farm Village Center, has permanently closed. A sign posted on the door reads “STORE CLOSED THANK YOU,” and the restaurant’s interior has been cleared out.
Montgomery County and regional officials gathered at Veterans Plaza in downtown Silver Spring on Thursday, November 5, to highlight increased traffic safety risks associated with the end of daylight saving time and earlier sunsets. (more…)
A Powerball ticket sold in Bethesda won $50,000 in Wednesday night’s Double Play drawing, according to the Maryland Lottery. (more…)
Montgomery County Government offices and most public services will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day, with modified schedules for Ride On buses, Metro services, and trash collection, while Recreation and Aquatic Centers remain open. (more…)
Sheetz has announced that it will offer free food and car washes to veterans and active-duty military personnel on Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11. (more…)
The regular season is over, and the postseason is here. For some Montgomery County teams, Friday night offers an opportunity to make a statement and keep a promising season alive. For others, the playoff draw is less of an opportunity and more of an unfortunate appointment with reality. There are a few intriguing matchups on the schedule, but several MoCo teams are facing opponents that are simply out of their league. Here is a look at the first-round matchups and predictions.
Signage is now up for Thai Two Cents at 255 Spectrum Avenue in Gaithersburg’s Spectrum Town Center. The upcoming restaurant will take over the former California Tortilla space, which closed in November 2024 after roughly a decade at the location. (more…)