Bethesda
Coverage of Bethesda in the Nexus archive.
- Reflecting Pool damaged before Olympian charged with felony touched it, witness says
David Hearn, a Bethesda, Maryland resident, is charged with destroying over $1,000 worth of property for allegedly damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. His defense argues the pool had preexisting damage requiring repairs regardless of his actions. President Donald Trump, who oversaw the pool's renovation, has blamed vandals for its damage.
- Metro’s Red Line partially shuts down for summer work
DC’s Metro Red Line partially shut down, closing three stations and deploying shuttle buses. The closure is for construction on a new mezzanine at Bethesda station linked to the future Purple Line. Shuttles run between North Bethesda and Friendship Heights, with express and station-specific options.
- How Metro’s summer Red Line shutdown will affect commuters on Rockville Pike, Wisconsin Avenue
Metro's summer Red Line shutdown from July 6 to Sept. 6 will close three stations (Grosvenor-Strathmore, Medical Center, and Bethesda), requiring free shuttle buses between North Bethesda and Friendship Heights stations. Dedicated bus lanes on Rockville Pike and Wisconsin Avenue have been installed to manage traffic during the closure. The project includes construction for a new mezzanine at Bethesda station to connect with the future Purple Line.