Windsor will permanently close its store at Westfield Montgomery in Bethesda on Sunday, August 16.

A sign posted at the store announces the permanent closure and directs customers to the brand’s other area locations at Westfield Wheaton, Tysons Corner Center and Fashion Centre at Pentagon City.

Windsor is a women’s clothing retailer specializing in trendy apparel and special-occasion fashion, including prom and homecoming dresses, cocktail and formal dresses, wedding guest attire, tops, denim, shoes, jewelry and accessories. The company says it operates more than 350 stores across the United States and Canada.

The Montgomery Mall location opened in 2019. No replacement for the space has been announced.

PopUp Bagels officially opened its first Maryland location in Bethesda on Friday, August 14, drawing a large grand opening-day crowd with lines stretching around the block. We stopped by during the soft opening earlier this week for a first look at the new Bethesda shop. That preview can be seen below.

The new shop, located at 7607 Old Georgetown Road on the ground floor of the Solaire apartment building, held a brief soft opening earlier this week before Friday’s official debut.

Bethesda is PopUp Bagels’ second location in the Washington region, following the opening of its Georgetown shop in April. A third DMV location is currently under construction in Ballston, VA, and owner Brian Harrington recently told The MoCoShow that the company is scouting additional locations throughout the region.

PopUp Bagels has developed a large following for its small-batch bagels and social media presence. The brand has expanded beyond its New York and Connecticut roots with locations in Florida, California and the DC area.

 

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The Takoma Park Police Department has announced that the city’s newest automated stop sign enforcement cameras will begin a 30-day warning period on Monday, August 17, before citations begin in September.

During the warning period, motorists who commit a stop sign violation at one of the camera locations will receive a warning rather than a citation. Citation issuance is scheduled to begin September 16. The new automated stop sign cameras are located at the following intersections and directions:

• Ethan Allen Avenue (MD-410), southeast at Jackson Avenue
• Carroll Avenue (MD-195), northeast at Lincoln Avenue
• Carroll Avenue (MD-195), southwest at Lincoln Avenue
• Philadelphia Avenue (MD-410), southeast at Holly Avenue
• Maple Avenue, southeast at Sherman Avenue
• Maple Avenue, northwest at Sherman Avenue
• Maple Avenue, northbound at Ritchie Avenue
• Maple Avenue, southbound at Ritchie Avenue
• Maple Avenue, southeast at Grant Avenue
• Maple Avenue, northwest at Grant Avenue

According to Takoma Park Police, the goal of the stop sign camera pilot program is to encourage compliance with traffic laws, reduce dangerous driving behaviors and improve safety for motorists, pedestrians and cyclists within the city’s school zones.

Police are reminding motorists to remain attentive, drive safely and obey all traffic signs and laws. Additional information can be found here.

Montgomery County’s first Just Salad is coming soon to Towne Plaza in Rockville.

Leasing documents from KLNB confirm that the fast-casual restaurant will open at 12242 Rockville Pike, next to the recently opened Wonder. Just Salad will join a growing restaurant lineup at the shopping center that also includes Tatte and California Fish Grill.

Maryland Newsletters previously reported that Just Salad had pulled a building permit for a fitout at the location, with the permit now issued. The Rockville restaurant will continue Just Salad’s expansion across the DMV. The chain currently has three locations in Washington, D.C., with a fourth coming soon to Friendship Heights, just outside of Montgomery County.

Founded in 2006, Just Salad has grown to more than 100 locations across seven states. Despite its name, the menu extends beyond salads and includes grain bowls, wraps, soups, smoothies and other options, with a variety of vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free choices.

The company focuses on healthy, affordable and climate-conscious meals and is also known for its reusable bowl program, which it describes as the largest restaurant reusable program of its kind. Just Salad has collaborated with several organizations and chefs over the years, including Sesame Workshop on a kids menu, Michelin-starred chef Amanda Cohen and chef Marc Forgione on specialty recipes.

An opening date for the Rockville location has not yet been announced.

Brookeville Beer Farm, located at 20315 Georgia Ave., recently celebrated its 10th anniversary, marking a decade of serving locally brewed beer, homemade pizza, and more in Brookeville.

The brewery celebrated the milestone on July 28, with Brookeville Beer Farm thanking customers the following day for helping commemorate the occasion. “We had so much fun yesterday celebrating 10 years of Brookeville Beer Farm! Thank you to everyone who came out and celebrated with us. Cheers to many more years and memories!” the brewery wrote.

Brookeville Beer Farm’s roots actually date back a couple of years before the brewery opened. The farm began taking shape in spring 2014 in the fields behind the brewhouse, starting with its first hop yard along with red raspberries and shiitake mushrooms. In 2015, the operation expanded with a second, larger hop yard, blueberry and blackberry bushes, and honey-producing beehives.

Today, the property includes planters used to grow tomatoes, mint, peppers, spices, and other vegetables that are incorporated into the Beer Farm’s kitchen. The farm also produces its own honey. The brewery operates a 10-barrel brewing system with four bright tanks and eight fermenters. Spent grain from the brewing process is composted and used to enrich the farmland.

Brookeville Beer Farm describes its goal as carrying on the history and hospitality of Brookeville by creating a community gathering place where guests can enjoy beer, homemade pizzas, and time with friends and neighbors. Its taproom features wood beams, a handcrafted oak bar, indoor seating, and a pizza oven, while the outdoor area includes picnic-table seating. The Beer Farm is also family- and dog-friendly.

Brookeville Beer Farm is open Monday through Thursday from noon-9pm, Friday from noon-10pm, Saturday from 11am-10pm, and Sunday from 11am-9pm.