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A McDonald’s restaurant that some customers described as the cornerstone of a Potomac, Maryland, community is expected to close its doors at the end of next month.

An online petition to keep the restaurant open said that Edens, which owns the shopping center, is refusing to renew the McDonald’s lease for a “reasonable duration to accommodate the owner’s renovation demands.”

The petition was taped to the walls near the entrance of the McDonald’s on Friday afternoon and has been signed over 1,000 times since it was posted Thursday.

The owners of the McDonald’s sent WTOP a statement on the closure:

Our beloved Cabin John Village McDonald’s is closing its doors, marking the end of an Era. The closure, due to the lease ending with the mall landlord, brings sadness and a heartfelt goodbye from the owner-operators, who purchased this location in 2011, and our dedicated team of 27 employees, many have been with us since 2011.

The location is known for its exceptional customers, and was a part of daily routines for so many. We hope to recognize all our regulars and say a big thank you.

A Daily routine for Many

First thing on a Monday morning while it is still dark out, the school bus drivers arrive, grabbing their morning coffee and sandwich. Everyday around 10am, we have lively retirees enjoying a decaf and the newspaper and maybe a pie. At lunch, teenagers from the local schools come grab something affordable using discounts on their app. In the afternoon the moms and babysitter would come to use our Indoor McDonald’s Play land and enjoy coffee and maybe share a Happy meal with the little one. Employees who work at other businesses in the mall may come many times a week for something quick and affordable on their break. It is less hustle bustle at night, but families will come in to pick up food on their way to sports practices.

We have so many locals that come EVERY day. It is really amazing watching the passage of time when you see people so frequently. During our employee breaks, the regulars may sit and talk to our staff about how they are feeling or eminisce about history.

We like to celebrate customers birthdays, sometimes with a special Pie and Ice Cream. One birthday was notable, a surprise party for a regular with over 30 people there for coffee and breakfast. It is amazing that all different people from all walks of life come in. I think it is because everyone feels welcome here because of our team.

As you can imagine, being part of a store closure can be very emotional for the team members and our customers. The Owner/ Operators are working with every employee to plan for next steps. If you know someone that is hiring please contact [email protected]. Our email is on the bottom of every receipt, and we love to hear from you.

Kari and Kenny

Local site Store Reporter was the first to report news of the imminent closure.

“This has become a staple for the community, the seniors, the little kids, the nannies, the high schoolers,” said Monika Walters, who works upstairs at Bethesda Pediatrics.

In a statement, an Edens spokeswoman said that while the group is “disappointed that McDonald’s has chosen to close at Cabin John Village, our team remains committed to providing a wide selection of dining options and opportunities for the neighborhood to engage in family events and activities.”

The store is expected to close at the end of December.

Some customers who visit the McDonald’s often were surprised to learn the store is closing.

Sharon said she’s lived in the neighborhood for 37 years, and stopped in Friday because she was “being sentimental, because my kids used to like McDonald’s.”

Joanie visits the McDonald’s several days each week on her way home from volunteering.

“I see the same people in the same seats all the time,” she said. “So we’ve all got our little booth.”

Several customers suspected restaurants and shops that have been at Cabin John Village for a long time are being driven away in favor of new ones. Walters said the area has seen a significant amount of change.

“It’s sad, because a lot of these fancy places are taking over sort of the local places,” Walters said.

Sheerin, meanwhile, grew up in Potomac and recalled visiting the McDonald’s with her mom for $1 ice cream cones.

“It’s something that everybody enjoys, all ages, families, workers,” she said. “It’s not just any other ordinary fast food place.”

Local builder EYA is offering contemporary-style, four-level townhouses in the Cabin John section of Montgomery County, Md., with prices starting at $925,000.

In a nod to walkable, urban-themed development, the community is across the street from the Cabin John Shopping Center, which is undergoing a major renovation. The site also has easy access to Cabin John Regional Park.

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“Those are the two sides of the best-location coin,” said Tammy Petrillo, sales manager at EYA. In addition to the shopping center, “right at your fingertips,” Petrillo said, there is the 840-acre park, with nine miles of hiking and biking trails, indoor and outdoor tennis courts, a tai-chi court, a fenced-in dog park and three ice-skating rinks.

The development plan calls for 48 townhouses, 10 of which are available for purchase.

Roslyn Winegrad, who works in the hospitality industry, was the first buyer to move into the neighborhood. “I was waiting for this development to open selling,” she said. “I knew that I wanted a townhouse because high-rise living is not for me and I wanted to be able to walk to stores, restaurants, and have access to hiking.”

The contemporary look of the community was important to Winegrad, who sold a house in Potomac last spring and lived with her son while her townhouse was under construction. “Most townhomes and single-family homes are traditional, which is not my sensibility,” she said. “I toured a few of EYA’s other communities and saw that they are built with a different style — contemporary and quality.”

Optional elevator: EYA’s Cabin townhouses are available in three models, the Beech, starting at $925,000; the Cypress, at $1,185,000; and the Cypress 1, at $1,375,000. All come standard with a rooftop terrace, a two-car garage and a rec room. The garage is on the lower level with the rec room. With the two Cypress models, EYA offers an elevator as an option.

“Having an optional elevator is huge for people, regardless of their age range,” Petrillo said. “They may have parents that visit or … take care of their children, and maybe their parents need the elevator.”

The big increase in price from Beech to Cypress is attributable to the width of the units. “The Beech is 18 feet wide,” Petrillo said. “The Cypress is 22 feet wide, which makes a huge difference in the floor plan.”

For a young family, a lot to like at this development in Lorton, Va.

Petrillo is seeing interest from a wide range of buyers, including singles, empty nesters, couples with two incomes and no kids, and young families with kids. Montgomery County schools are a selling point even for people without children. “It’s a big draw because even if the buyers don’t have a child in school, they know this enhances their property values,” Petrillo said. “It’s huge.”

The sales staff also cited the added value of a floor plan that puts the kitchen on the same level as the front door — instead of up a flight of stairs — a fact not lost on Winegrad.

“The layout, thankfully, generally works,” Winegrad said. She also expressed enthusiasm for the rooftop deck, with its outdoor fireplace and TV, and for the deck off the kitchen. And she gave a thumbs-up to “high ceilings, big windows, luxury appliances, big closets and a great shower.”

Winegrad said she was looking forward to having more neighbors. “I already know one neighbor,” she said, “and we’ve become fast friends. I know this will be a great community of like-minded people.”

Schools: Bells Mill Elementary, Cabin John Middle, Winston Churchill High.

Transit: The community is near Interstate 270 via Montrose Road and not far from the Capital Beltway (I-495) via I-270. It is about five miles from the Bethesda Metro station, on the Red Line.

11334 Emerald Park Rd., Potomac, Md.

Forty-eight townhouses are scheduled to be built: 24 are under construction and eight are finished. Ten are currently available for purchase. Base prices range from $925,000 to $1,375,000.

Builder: EYA

Features: Standard features include two-car garages, rooftop terraces, multiport audio-video connections and LED lighting fixtures. The kitchens have Energy Star-rated stainless-steel appliances, quartz countertops and single-bowl, undermount sinks. Owner’s bathrooms have quartz vanity tops and 12-by-24-inch floor tiles.

Bedrooms/bathrooms: 3 or 4 / 3 to 5

Square-footage: 2,230 to 2,800

Homeowners association fees: $250 a month.

Contact: Tammy Petrillo, 301-973-6525

Apricot Lane Boutique has signed a lease to move into a new retail space at Cabin John Village in Potomac, according to a report.

POTOMAC, MD — Apricot Lane Boutique has signed a lease to move into a new retail space at Cabin John Village in Potomac, according to a report.

The women's apparel boutique is expected to open later this year and will be located across from ReWild, Robert Dyer@ Bethesda Row reported Saturday.

Cabin John Village has been undergoing major renovations since 2016 when it was acquired by D.C.-based real estate owner and developer Edens. Other recent and planned business openings in the shopping center include Chopt, Capo Deli and The Scoop.

Apricot Lane Boutique will be located at 7951 Tuckerman Lane, Suite C in Potomac. The chain's other locations in Maryland include boutiques in Columbia, Cockeysville and Bel Air. Its other D.C. area location is at One Loudoun in Ashburn.

Each Apricot Lane boutique is locally owned, and all the styles are hand-picked by the owner. "You’ll see today’s most sought after styles and must-have pieces. Every item carefully curated with the local fashionista in mind!" Apricot Lane Boutique says on its website.

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"We have the newest styles, which you'll love. We bring them in with very limited quantities, so you can be sure that you won't see every other woman in town wearing the same clothes as you," the company said.

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Colony Grill, a restaurant brand that serves ‘hot oil’ bar-style pizzas, has opened its new location at the mixed-use development Cabin John Village in Potomac, Maryland.

Spanning across an area of 4,800ft², the new location marks the brand’s first investment in Maryland.

The restaurant will be open every day from 11:30am until late and will have a seating capacity of 175 across its dining room, bar and patio.

The restaurant also features a Wall of Heroes, which comprises portraits of veterans and first responders, as part of the company’s community leadership programme.

Patrons at the Colony Grill’s Cabin John Village locations have been requested to provide 8in x 10in photos of their friends, family members or themselves in their uniform.

The photos will be added to the existing collection that is already on display.

Colony Grill’s other locations also exhibit a Wall of Heroes honouring Connecticut’s connection to World War II.

Colony Grill chief operating officer Ken Martin said: “The Potomac area in general and the Cabin John Village development specifically are buzzing with activity and people from all walks of life.

“We are excited for guests to try our unique pizza and look forward to working hard to be a valued member of the community.”

Colony Grill currently has businesses in Connecticut, Florida, New York and Virginia.

Owned and operated by Colony Grill Development (CGD), the restaurants offer an array of pies ranging from $10.50 to $13.50.

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Bethesda Big Train, the local summer collegiate baseball team of Bethesda, is encouraging community members to celebrate Juneteenth by learning more about the history of Black baseball.

The celebration event on Monday, June 19, aims to educate people on the vast history of Black communities formed in Montgomery County during the 19th century and how baseball became the center of civic life during that time.

Bethesda Big Train has various events scheduled throughout the national holiday that people of all ages can participate in.

Juneteenth Celebration Schedule from Bethesda Big Train:

At 11:30 a.m., the American Film Institute will be showing “The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings” at the Silver Theatre in Silver Spring. After the movie, 13-year MLB star and Emory Grove native Milt Thompson will join historian Billy Gordon and Big Train founder Bruce Adams to reflect on the movie and share stories about Montgomery’s Black Sandlots. Tickets for this event can be found here.

At 3 p.m., The Scotland Juneteenth Festival presents a panel discussion with Thompson, Gordon, and Adams discussing the history of “Montgomery’s Black Sandlots” at the Cabin John Village Shopping Center in Potomac near Povich Field. The session will be held in Suite A (between Giant Food and CVS) on 7937 Tuckerman Lane, Potomac, and is free admission.

At 4 p.m., as part of the Juneteenth Festival, Big Train Baseball is organizing a youth baseball clinic at Field #2 (the youth field right next to Povich Field) with the goal of getting more youth of color interested in the game. Milt Thompson and former Big Train player Logan Farrar will lead the clinic. This event is free admission, but participants are asked to email [email protected] to register to participate.

At 6 p.m., gates will open at Shirley Povich Field for the Second Annual Clarence “Pint” Isreal Juneteenth Classic. Big Train players will be wearing Eagles jerseys to honor the 1954 Scotland Eagles from Montgomery’s Black Sandlots. The Hubert V. Simmons Museum of Negro League Baseball will have memorabilia on display. The first 350 fans will receive t-shirt replicas of the Eagles jersey. Pre-game ceremony at 6:30 p.m. with a 7 p.m. Ripken League game between the Big Train and the Gaithersburg Giants. Tickets for this event can be found here.