Friends of White Flint

Pike District Promenade is this Saturday!

Posted on October 17, 2018 by Amy Ginsburg

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Meet your neighbors and reconnect with old friends while enjoying a lovely walk along the Trolley Trail. Meet up at 10 am Saturday, October 20 at the North Bethesda Market plaza in between CVS and Seasons 52. AARP will have some terrific AARP swag to give you, too.

This event is for all ages — from those in strollers to seniors — and is dog-friendly.…

Posted on October 16, 2018 by Amy Ginsburg

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This past weekend’s White Flint Placemaking Event, led by Montgomery Planning, Randolph Civic Association, and Better Block, was a grand slam home run. We loved seeing so many people of all ages — from little ones in strollers to senior citizens — celebrating community with live music, food, art, games, playing, and giant swings. …

Posted on October 15, 2018 by Amy Ginsburg

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Kuya Ja’s fleshes out a Filipino feast

Kuya Ja’s Lechon Belly: Slow-cooked pork belly is the star at this Rockville storefront, but it’s far from the only attraction.

Of the many advancements on the dining scene in recent years, the rise of Filipino restaurants has been among the most exciting, a trend famously jump-started by Bad Saint in the District three years ago and nurtured since by upstarts including Kuya Ja’s Lechon Belly in Rockville.

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Posted on October 12, 2018 by Amy Ginsburg

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You can enjoy not one but two fun-filled community festivals this weekend!

First, there’s the unique White Flint Placemaking Festival at Randolph Hills Shopping Center. Join with your neighbors as a shopping center is transformed into a fabulous public gathering space full of trees, things to do, and goodies to eat and drink.…

Posted on October 10, 2018 by Amy Ginsburg

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Be an educated voter. Learn what the candidates for County Executive think about issues important to the White Flint/Pike District area. Attend our County Executive Candidate Forum on Sunday, October 21 at 7:30 pm at AMP at Pike and Rose. Free tickets are required as attendance is limited. Click here for tickets.

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Posted on October 9, 2018 by Amy Ginsburg

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What is a Pike District Promenade?

*An easy stroll along the Trolley Trail for all ages — babies in strollers to millenials to seniors (well-behaved leashed dogs are also welcome)

*A chance to make new friends and chat with old ones

*An opportunity to get a bit of exercise and enjoy the beautiful Trolley Trail

*A no cost way to make our community more of a community

We will meet Saturday, October 20 at 10am on the North Bethesda Market Plaza.…

Posted on October 8, 2018 by Amy Ginsburg

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Posted on October 5, 2018 by Amy Ginsburg

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From Bethesda Beat

If someone gets lost in Montgomery County’s Pike District, an area nonprofit this week made it a bit easier to find what they’re looking for.

On Wednesday evening, members of the Friends of White Flint hung 30 signs along Nicholson Lane, Executive Boulevard, Old Georgetown Road, Woodglen Drive and Marinelli Road directing pedestrians and bicyclists toward places such as restaurants, bars and parks.…

Posted on October 3, 2018 by Amy Ginsburg

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Friends of White Flint is holding a County Executive Candidate Forum on Sunday, October 21 at 7:30 pm at AMP at Pike & Rose. (If you want to attend, you need a free ticket because seats are limited. Click here to get your tickets.)

We want to know what you think we ought to ask the three candidates for county executive at the forum.…