Final Project-- Bethesda Row during the pandemic (Fatima Yazdi)

 

The Bethesda Row is filled with customers enjoying restaurants’ modified COVID-19 safe outdoor seating on Sunday, May 9.

Farheena Siddiqui enjoys a refreshing drink and the company of a friend at Bethesda Row on Sunday, April 18.

Friends rejoice in taking a selfie before parting ways after an afternoon hangout at Bethesda Row on Sunday, May 2.

MCPS middle school student Zahra Yazdi enjoys COVID-19 safe outdoor seating provided by the Bethesda Row on Sunday, May 9.

A dog spends time in the shade as its owner enjoys lunch at Bethesda Row on Sunday, April 18.

A couple takes a calm stroll around the restaurants at Bethesda Row on Saturday, May 1.

On days like Sunday, April 18, customers take advantage of Bethesda Row’s free parking on weekends.

University of Maryland freshman Hannah Zozobrado explores Bethesda Row’s hidden spots on Sunday, April 18.

 Friends and families gather to spend time together outdoors, taking advantage of COVID-19 safe outdoor dining on Sunday, April 18.

Aleena Seen spends an afternoon catching up with a friend, Farheena Siddiqui, on Sunday, April 18, at Bethesda Row.

The Bethesda Row is filled with customers ready to shop and dine on Sunday, April 18.

David and Mary Kate play Go-Stop, a traditional Korean fishing card game, at the Bethesda Row’s outdoor seating on Sunday, April 18.

University of Maryland freshman Hannah Zozobrado explores the various murals featured at the Bethesda Row on Sunday, April 18.

MCPS middle school student Zahra Yazdi tries out the Sweet Clover market’s telephone stand on Sunday, May 9.

Mary Kate organizes and presents her Go-Stop cards against her opponent, David, at the Bethesda Row’s outdoor seating on Sunday, April 18.

From canopies to benches, customers can choose from a variety of outdoor seating at the Bethesda Row on Sunday, May 9.

Local Maryland residents enjoy Bethesda Row’s bike-friendly environment and numerous shops on Sunday, and May 2.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Bethesda Row’s Bethesda Circulator, which offers a free shuttle to tour around the Bethesda Row’s most tourist-worthy sites, is especially popular on weekends such as Sunday, May 2.