Elia Griffin

Bethesda, Washington, D.C., United States

Education Reporter at MoCo360 Media

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Bethesda man charged in alleged kidnapping

4 days ago | bethesdamagazine.com | Julie Rasicot |Elia Griffin

Montgomery County police have charged Robert Deeter, 31, of Bethesda with kidnapping and other charges in connection with an alleged abduction that occurred Friday afternoon in the 10300 block of Old Georgetown Road in Bethesda, police said Saturday night in a statement. In addition to kidnapping, Deeter faces charges of first-degree assault, stalking, harassment and multiple handgun charges, according to the statement.
Pho Wheels to hold grand opening Friday in Burtonsville

1 week ago | bethesdamagazine.com | Elia Griffin

Pho Wheels, a kiosk and food truck business serving Vietnamese street food, will celebrate the opening of its first brick-and-mortar restaurant in Burtonsville Crossing on Friday, the restaurant said Tuesday in a social media post. In a video posted to social media, owner Tuan Vo stood on top of a Pho Wheels food truck decorated with black-and-white graffiti and illustrations to announce that the celebration will include a live DJ, line dancing, a ribbon cutting and giveaways of hoodies.
Roaming Rooster to hold April 24 grand opening in downtown Silver Spring

1 week ago | bethesdamagazine.com | Elia Griffin

The long-awaited Roaming Rooster, a locally owned fried chicken eatery, will be holding its grand opening April 24, marketing director Jerusalem Tilahun said Tuesday in an email to Bethesda Today. From 10 a.m. to noon, the Roaming Rooster team will hold an event with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the shop at 8537 Georgia Ave. Local elected officials and community leaders are expected to attend. The event will end at noon and then the eatery will be open to the public.
Two pedestrians suffer traumatic injuries from truck collision in Rockville

1 week ago | bethesdamagazine.com | Elia Griffin

Two people were injured after a truck backed into and struck them in the area of 500 Dover Road near N. Horners Lane in Rockville Wednesday afternoon, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) spokesperson Pete Piringer said in a social media post. The two pedestrians were evaluated by MCFRS crews and transported to the hospital with “traumatic injuries,” Piringer said.
‘Profoundly disappointed’: County, police leaders react to verdict for speeding driver who struck officer

1 week ago | bethesdamagazine.com | Elia Griffin

Montgomery County elected officials joined police and the leader of the officers union in expressing disappointment with Friday’s jury verdict in a case involving a Frederick man who struck and severely injured a county police officer on I-270 in October 2023.
Pedestrian struck, others injured in Wheaton crash

1 week ago | bethesdamagazine.com | Elia Griffin

A pedestrian struck by a passing vehicle was among “several” injured people hospitalized following an early Wednesday collision in Wheaton, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) spokesperson Pete Piringer. In a post on social media, Piringer said the pedestrian was standing next to a car involved in a “minor wreck” at around 2:30 a.m. when a passing motorist struck the person. The collision occurred in the 11700 block of Veirs Mill Road near Claridge Road, Piringer said.
Simona Café to open in downtown Bethesda

1 week ago | bethesdamagazine.com | Elia Griffin

Simona Café, a locally owned, all-day coffee shop, is expanding to downtown Bethesda, with plans to open its third location by early summer, according to owners Jad Bouchele and Tito Peña. Bouchele and Peña, a Kensington resident, shared their plans with Bethesda Today on Tuesday but did not provide an exact date for the opening of their coffee shop at 4520 East West Highway. Eater DC first reported the Simona Cafe’s opening in Bethesda.
9 MoCo eateries named finalists for 2025 RAMMY dining awards

1 week ago | bethesdamagazine.com | Elia Griffin

A burrito joint and a butcher shop in Takoma Park along with an American chophouse in downtown Silver Spring are among the nine Montgomery County restaurants, restaurateurs and employees named as finalists Monday for RAMMY Awards presented annually by the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington. Winners will be announced at the 2025 RAMMYS Awards Gala on Aug.
Moorenko’s Ice Cream owner looks to sell company

1 week ago | bethesdamagazine.com | Elia Griffin

The owner of Moorenko’s Ice Cream, a longtime staple of downtown Silver Spring, says she is looking for a buyer for her business so she can focus on recovering from continuing medical issues resulting from being hit by a car in February 2024.
Tasty Tidbits: Roaming Rooster holds soft opening in downtown Silver Spring

1 week ago | bethesdamagazine.com | Elia Griffin

The long-awaited Roaming Rooster chicken shop is now open with limited hours at 8537 Georgia Ave. in downtown Silver Spring, marketing director Jerusalem Tilahun told Bethesda Today on Friday. The shop, which sells fried chicken sandwiches, wings, nuggets and tenders, is in a soft-opening mode, focusing on training staff and testing equipment, with a grand opening announcement expected next week, Tilahun said. The restaurant’s opening was first reported Friday by the Source of the Spring.