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Weddings can be pricey, even for guests 05/07/2014 02:50pm • JOSEPH PISANI AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) -- Weddings are expensive, even if you're not the one walking down the aisle.Chantay Bridges expects to spend more than $4,000 to attend the weddings of three close friends this summer.That tidy sum is going to dresses, shoes and gifts, as well as tu Jumping into Normandy, 70 years after D-Day 05/06/2014 01:24pm • GREG KELLER Associated Press COMMES, France (AP) -- Weather conditions over Normandy had been iffy for days. Showers and wind in the morning gave way to glorious spring sunshine in the afternoon, then electric green lightning storms over the sea at night.We watched the sky and waited for the go sign Rental Report: Bethesda’s Most Walkable Neighborhoods 05/06/2014 10:25am • Editor’s Note: This biweekly sponsored column is written by Rick Gersten, founder and CEO of Urban Igloo, a rental real estate firm that matches up renters with their ideal apartments, condos or houses. Please submit any questions in the comments section or via email. Overall, ‘South Bethesda’ Residents Wary Of Master Plan Redevelopment 05/06/2014 09:15am • For planning purposes, the section of Chevy Chase sandwiched between Norwood Local Park and Bradley Boulevard has been labeled “South Bethesda.” Some who live there are wondering why, wary that the area’s inclusion in the Bethesda Downtown Plan will mean new zoning, developme Jumping into Normandy, 70 years after D-Day 05/06/2014 05:57am • GREG KELLER Associated Press COMMES, France (AP) -- Weather in Normandy had been iffy for days. Showers and wind gave way to sunshine, then lightning storms over the sea.We watched and waited for the signal to jump. With a window of only a few hours, I began to doubt our chances.Finally the message Rental Report: Arlington’s Most Walkable Neighborhoods 05/01/2014 02:30pm • Editor’s Note: This biweekly sponsored column is written by Rick Gersten, founder and CEO of Urban Igloo, a rental real estate firm that matches up renters with their ideal apartments, condos or houses. Please submit any questions in the comments section or via email. Arlington Strathmore announces new venue in North Bethesda 04/30/2014 02:22pm • WASHINGTON -- Food, booze and music will soon unite for a happy trifecta of fun in North Bethesda. Strathmore is opening a new performance space at Pike & Rose, a mixed-use development at Montrose Parkway, Rockville Pike and Old Georgetown Road, near White Flint Metro Station. AMP will featur Pike & Rose To Open AMP Concert Venue This Fall In North Bethesda 04/30/2014 10:00am • The 250-seat music venue operated by Strathmore at Pike & Rose will begin hosting event rentals this fall, open for concerts in early 2015 and be called “AMP,” according to a press release. Strathmore officials made the announcement of the name, logo, website and catering partner Neighb It's time to rewind with Playback the Tape 04/29/2014 02:08pm • WASHINGTON -- "What is this?" asks a young, hip, bearded dad. "It's a CD!" says his young daughter. Actually, it's a VHS tape. The family is gathered in the back room of Comet Ping Pong in Northwest D.C. on a rainy spring night for another installment of Playback the Tape. Beer glasses cli Ask Andrew: Pike & Rose Blooms In North Bethesda 04/29/2014 09:20am • This sponsored, biweekly Q&A column is written by Andrew Goodman, broker/owner of Goodman, Realtors. Based in Bethesda, Andrew serves clients in Maryland, D.C., and Northern Virginia. Please submit comments, questions, and opinions in the comments section or via email. Question: What Friday Advertiser Thanks Yous 04/25/2014 05:00am • As we do each Friday, BethesdaNow.com would like to thank the advertisers that make our local news website a reality.  Montgomery County Renters Alliance – The nonprofit had a number of news items to share this week. 4935 Bar & Kitchen – Check out the new website. Goodman, New Bethesda Apartment Pitches New Definition Of Pet-Friendly 04/24/2014 01:45pm • In the competition for tenants in Bethesda’s growing apartment market, one new building is rolling out the red carpet for the four-legged demographic. The Gallery of Bethesda, the 17-story, 235-unit building that opened earlier this year on Rugby Avenue, is hosting a grand opening of its pet s D.C.'s last video rental store prepares to close 04/22/2014 03:24pm • WASHINGTON -- There was a time, not too long ago, when people would hop in the car, drive to their local video store and peruse the aisles until a title jumped out at them. Sometimes, in the absence of immediate inspiration, movie watchers would engage with the staff behind the counter. They Rental Report: Apartment Hunting With A Roommate (Or Two) 04/22/2014 12:15pm • Editor’s Note: This biweekly sponsored column is written by Rick Gersten, founder and CEO of Urban Igloo, a rental real estate firm that matches up renters with their ideal apartments, condos or houses. Please submit any questions in the comments section or via email. Now that Bethesda Named A Top 10 Best City For New College Grads 04/21/2014 12:25pm • A website that ranks medium sized cities and towns on Monday named Bethesda as the No. 4 best city in the country for new college grads in 2014. Livability.com says the combination of Bethesda’s 25- to 34-year-old population, education levels and the presence of jobs in top-hiring ind