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AmericanTowns Heroes: Ariana Hargis is a Real Livesaver

Ariana Hargis is the kind of lifeguard you want on duty when your loved ones are in the pool. She's a quick-thinking, focused professional with eyes in the back of her head. When...

The Search for the Best Middle School Site Continues

Montgomery County Public Schools will soon be adding a new middle school to the Bethesda-Chevy Chase area. But the question is: where will the middle school be located? What Are...

Housing Crisis to End in 2012 as Banks Loosen Credit Standards

Capital Economics expects the housing crisis to end this year, according to a report released Tuesday. One of the reasons: loosening credit. The analytics firm notes the average...

Chevy Chase Lakes Plans for New Development

Though still in the early development stages, the Chevy Chase Land Company is planning to create a new development of mixed commercial and residential buildings to serve the...

Project to Harmonize Health Research Guidelines

BETHESDA, MD---Health Improvement Institute has launched a Project to harmonize health research guidelines. "Much research is of questionable quality. Improving health care...

Real Estate Market – 6 Month Update

The Improving State of the Real Estate Market Winter is upon us and we look forward to our spring real estate market, which many Realtors will tell you, begins late January into...

Ways to Give Back in Chevy Chase

We all know that volunteering can be a rewarding experience. If you’re looking for ways to give back, there are plenty of volunteer opportunities in the area. Here are a few...

Chevy Chase, MD Real Estate Market Update for January

The month of December continued to be a great month for Chevy Chase area home buyers, based on the most recent real estate market data. That’s because activity on the local...

Ideas for the Dog Around Chevy-Chase

With the start of the New Year, it’s not uncommon to see people trying to get in shape. Taking the dog out for a walk is always a good start. But sometimes a simple walk can...

Bethesda-Chevy Chase New Year Happenings

Although the New Year’s celebrations have come to an end, there are still plenty of things to do in the Bethesda-Chevy Chase area in January. Be sure to check out these fun...

Start your Search for Volunteer Opportunities in Bethesda, Maryland with AmericanTowns Bethesda Volunteer Guide!

On behalf of non-profit groups and organizers all over Montgomery County, AmericanTowns would like to invite all of you to join in on making a difference. Seize today and...

AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your Bethesda organization has never been easier

If your nonprofit group in Bethesda is looking to let the community know about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works: when...

Weekend Activities in and around Bethesda

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat yourself to a day out on the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy...

Eat Local! Great Resources in the Bethesda area

What’s one small change that 1) significantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts Maryland’s economy and 4) helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made that...

Winning the Real Estate Game in Bethesda in a Tough Market

Purchasing a home in Maryland is one of the best investments you can make; but like so much else in life, timing is everything. Recent talk...

An Invitation to our Bethesda Community: BLOG ON!

Since this site is all about Bethesda, we’d like to get the unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to your...

And the Intelligence Award Goes To…

Congratulations, Chevy Chase Village! Business Journal recently ranked Chevy Chase Village first for overall brainpower out of 1,045 communities in the United States. These...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Brandon Rohlwing Helps Teens Get Through Tough Times

Brandon Rohlwing was feeling pretty low when he stumbled upon the website ReachOut offering support to anyone questioning the meaning in life. The information he found helped give...

New Year's Eve Swing Dance

from:Glen Echo Park

What could evoke more Americana than celebrating New Year's Eve with a live Big Band? Bring in 2012 in high style with The Tom Cunningham Orchestra. There will be hats,...

2011 Human Research Protection Award Recipients Announced

BETHESDA, MD - On December 20, 2011, Awards for Excellence in Human Research Protection for 2011 were announced by Dr. Peter G. Goldschmidt, President and Founder of the Health...

Places to Buy Christmas Trees in the Chevy Chase, MD Area

I can’t believe there’s less than a week left before Christmas! I hope you’ve gotten all your holiday plans squared away. But in the event that...

2011 Aesculapius Award Recipients Announced

Bethesda, MD - Aesculapius Awards of Excellence were announced today by Dr. Peter G. Goldschmidt, President and Founder of the Health Improvement Institute.Winner of the 2011...

Hanukkah, O Hanukkah, Come Light Your Menorah!

It’s that time of year again. Decorations are going up, the weather is getting chillier, and people are getting “in the spirit” of the holidays. Hanukkah begins...

Gala New Year's Eve English Dance

English Country Dances led by Melissa RunningAlso Waltzes & Couple DancesMusic by Elegant Echoes: Becky Ross, fiddle; Colleen Reed, flute; Liz Donaldson, pianoReception &...

Chevy Chase Real Estate Market Report for December

The month of November was kind of a mixed bag for home sellers on the Chevy Chase real estate market. While home sale prices increased, the number of home sales actually...

Cut your own Christmas Tree from tree farms in Maryland

Pining for the perfect tree? Find one that’s right for your home at a Maryland Christmas tree farm. Remember, not all farmers allow guests to cut their own, so be sure to call...

High School Men’s Basketball Spotlight

Now that December is finally here, men’s high school basketball begins in full force. Check out past stats and upcoming game information for nearby schools and see which...

Recent Crashes Near Chevy Chase Involving Business-Owned Vehicles

With the stress of the holidays coming up and the shorter days of winter among us, traffic accidents are bound to happen. See what's been going on in and around the Chevy...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Donna Bailey Believes in her Students

Teaching is touted as being one of the most rewarding jobs in the world. Granted, it's not usually a high-paying job, but the satisfaction of having inspired a student to reach...

Self-Publish at Local Chevy Chase Bookstore

Are you an aspiring writer hoping to get published one day? You may not have to wait as long as you think. Chevy Chase bookstore and coffee shop Politics and Prose now offers...

Bethesda Thanksgiving 2011 - Thanksgiving Events, Volunteer Opportunities and more!

With Thanksgiving around the corner and preparations to be made, you might have a lot on your plate. That’s why AmericanTowns has put together resources for Thanksgiving...

Bethesda Metro Suicide

A woman was killed by a Metro train last Sunday night in what appears to be a suicide. According to the Washington Examiner, witnesses say the 22-year-old woman died at the...

Chevy Chase Real Estate Market Report for November

If you’ve been thinking about investing in a Chevy Chase home lately, I recommend you continue reading to learn more about the current state of the market.

Turkey Chase

The largest race in Montgomery County, Maryland and the signature charity event of the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rotary and the YMCA Bethesda-Chevy Chase, the annual Turkey Chase will...

The Power of a Single Vote - Bethesda Election Information and Polling Places

Presidential elections tend to get most of the attention, but there are plenty of key local Bethesda elections this year that are equally important. As they say, "all...

Montgomery County Pumpkin Patch Farms and Pumpkin Picking Guide - Montgomery County

Local Pumpkin Patch Farms - go pick pumpkin's at a local farm in the Montgomery County Maryland area. When there’s a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day at the...

Pumpkin Patch Farms and Pumpkin Picking Guide for Maryland MD

Maryland Pumpkin Picking Farms and Fall Pumkin Patch Farms - go pumpkin picking at a local farm in Maryland. When there's a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day at the...

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Film - Moscow, Belgium

from:Cinema Art Bethesda

Moscow, or ‘Moscou’ in Flemish, is a densely populated working class neighborhood on the outskirts of Ghent, Belgium.When Moscow resident Matty (Barbara Sarafian), the harried...

Film - Rapt

from:Cinema Art Bethesda

Stanislaff Graff, a rich industrialist with a wife and a lover, is kidnapped brutally from his limousine on the eve of his visit to China as part of the entourage of the French...

Film - A Screaming Man

from:Cinema Art Bethesda

In present-day Chad, sixty something and former swimming champion, Adam, is pool attendant at a posh N’Djamena hotel. When the hotel is taken over by new Chinese owners, Adam is...

Film - Owl and the Sparrow

from:Cinema Art Bethesda

A beautiful flight attendant looking for love. A lonely zookeeper hiding within his animal kingdom from a changing society. A little orphan girl selling roses on the streets who...

Film - Ajami

from:Cinema Art Bethesda

A powerful crime drama set on the streets of Jaffa’s Ajami neighborhood - a melting pot of cultures and conflicting views among Jews, Muslims and Christians - and told through...

Film - The Over the Hill Band

from:Cinema Art Bethesda

The Over the Hill Band is the story of a seventy year old woman (Marilou Mermans) who used to sing in a girls band when she was much, much younger. After the death of her husband,...

Film - Disgrace

from:Cinema Art Bethesda

John Malkovich stars in director Steve Jacobs’ adaptation of J.M. Coetzee‘s Booker Prize-winning novel concerning a Cape Town educator whose flight from scandal leads...

Film - Milk of Sorrow

from:Cinema Art Bethesda

Fausta (Magaly Solier) is suffering from la teta asustada (the milk of sorrow) an illness transmitted through the breast milk of pregnant women who were raped or mistreated while...