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Bethesda Winter Restaurant Week
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Winter Bethesda Restaurant Week 2026!

January 19 is the start of the Winter Bethesda Restaurant week, bringing lots of great restaurants to choose from like Caruso’s Grocery at Pike and Rose and Salt Line in Bethesda and Lia’s at Friendship Heights.  Written by LIse Howe, Associate Broker, RLAH in Chevy Chase and an expert at eating in Bethesda’s best (and

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Bethesda Winter Restaurant Week
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Favorite Quick Lunch Spots in Bethesda

It is always fun to go to a top restaurant in Maryland – the kind that you read about in food magazines, but sometimes you just need a quick meal.  Here are my favorite quick lunch spots in Bethesda MD – the local favorites that provide good food at a reasonable price and do not

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Whitman High School Map
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Top High Schools – Montgomery County MD

Understanding Montgomery County’s Top High Schools — What They Mean for You  Even if you don’t have children in the local public school system, school quality matters — and not just a little. Homeowners throughout Montgomery County know that strong school rankings help protect property values and attract future buyers who prioritize education. For families

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Top Elementary Schools in Maryland
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Top Elementary Schools – Montgomery County MD

Understanding Montgomery County’s Top Elementary Schools — What They Mean for You  Even if you don’t have children in the local public school system, school quality matters — and not just a little. Homeowners throughout Montgomery County know that strong school rankings help protect property values and attract future buyers who prioritize education. For families

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Christmas letter
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Top Christmas Markets Around the DMV

The top Christmas markets around the DMV are getting ready to open soon!  Whether you celebrate Christmas, Kwanza or Hanukkah, Festus or Ramadan, I am sure that there will be unique gifts that you will fall in love with for giving throughout 2026! DOWNTOWN DC HOLIDAY MARKET The DowntownDC Holiday Market takes place this year

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Pet friendly buildings in Bethesda
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Pet Friendly Buildings in Bethesda

If you are like me, your pet is a member of the family and a new home has to be perfect not just or the two legged members of your family but also for your pet (be it bird, fish, cat, dog and everything in between!)  Not every building is pet friendly (although if you

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Condos with pools
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August Events Around the DMV

August is clearly right around the corner. Perhaps you are really lucky and heading out of town for the month! (Could you adopt me if that is the case or stuff me in your large suitcase?) Chances are you are like me and heading off for a few days to spend with family, That short

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Choose Downtown Bethesda! 5 Great Reasons!

You should choose downtown Bethesda, nestled just outside Washington, D.C., if you see yourself living in a dynamic and welcoming community that blends suburban charm with urban convenience. Whether you’re looking for a family-friendly area or a vibrant spot to enjoy city life, Bethesda has something for everyone. Here are five reasons why this area

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Prepare your home for winter
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Prepare Your Home for Winter | Bethesda MD | Lise Howe Group

Prepare your home for winter so that you can weather the cold in comfort! The change in seasons signals not only the time to break out comfort food recipes and recover from the holidays but also the time to tackle some household to-dos. With colder temperatures and winter storms on the horizon, it’s worth going through the checklist of steps you can take to winterize your home—in terms of both the physical structure and lifestyle amenities.

To protect your home from frozen pipes and power outages—and to ensure you’re never without hot chocolate or hearty stews—here’s what you can do to prepare your house for the winter months.

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Christmas Lights Displays Near Bethesda MD

The best Christmas Lights Displays near Bethesda MD and Washington DC are easy to enjoy – many from the comfort of your car – and much safer than stringing lights on your roof like Clark Griswald in National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.

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