MOTO Pizza eyes a 2024 Bellingham spot, boasting a unique blend of Detroit, New York, Roman, and Filipino flavors. CEO Gerard Figurelli confirms the plan, but no opening date or location details emerge.

Meanwhile, Black Fern bids farewell on Dec. 12, closing "for the foreseeable future" in downtown Bellingham's granary building. Boomer’s Drive-In gains U.S. burger accolades from LoveFood.com.

December in Bellingham features a Shop Small Holiday Makers Market on Dec. 16-17, Opus Performing Arts' Nutcracker ballet from Dec. 15-17 at Mount Baker Theatre, and a free roller skate night on Dec. 22 at Depot Market Square. Stay tuned with "Discover Whatcom," your weekly Bellingham guide.

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