Last summer, the Wheaton Streetery was created so that people can enjoy restaurants in downtown Wheaton while while remaining outside during the pandemic that closed indoor dining.
Sections of Price Ave. and Elkins St. were closed to vehicular traffic as restaurants set up seating on sidewalks and into the closed roadways.
Remembering Jim Vance, Who Passed Away Four Years Ago Today
Local news anchor Jim Vance passed away four years ago today on July 22nd, 2017 at the age of 75. Vance worked at WRC-TV (NBC 4) for over 45 years, with the majority of them spent anchoring the 11pm newscast alongside Doreen Gentzler, Bob Ryan, and the late George Michael.
Detectives Continue to Investigate Commercial Burglary in Wheaton; Surveillance Photos of Suspect Released
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Montgomery County to Pay $400,000 to Man Kneed in the Head During 2019 Arrest
Arnaldo Pesoa, whose 2019 arrest went viral after video footage showed him being kneed in the head by a Montgomery County police officer while laying facedown in handcuffs on a sidewalk, will receive a $400,000 settlement from Montgomery County.
Wheaton Gateway Unveils New Community Art Installation
Seven local artists produce dynamic art installation highlighting community and celebrating diversity
Former NFL Player to Run for Montgomery County Sheriff
Three-term Montgomery County Sheriff Darren Popkin announced in June that he will not run for re-election and former NFL star Robert Bass has announced he is running to take over the position.
IHOP Offering 58-Cent Short Stacks of Pancakes Today, July 13
To celebrate their 63rd birthday, IHOP is offering 58-cent pancakes today from 7am-7pm. The price is a nod to the year the company opened its first restaurant, 1958.
The Angry Jerk Will Have a Soft Opening This Wednesday, 7/14/21
Early last month it was reported that the Angry Jerk is coming to 8223 Georgia Ave in Silver Spring, the former location of the Big Greek Café (Big Greek Cafe in Downtown Silver Spring recently moved about 300 feet down Georgia Avenue to the location that was home to Fat Fingers– 8213 Georgia Avenue).
National Museum of Health and Medicine (Silver Spring) has Reopened
The National Museum of Health and Medicine, at 2500 Linden Lane in Silver Spring, reopened yesterday after operating virtually since the pandemic restrictions began in March of last year.
Montgomery County Police Investigating Double Shooting in Silver Spring High Rise
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Panera Giving Free Bagels to Vaccinated Customers This Weekend
From July 2-4, Panera Bread will be giving anyone who has received the COVID-19 vaccine a free bagel. One per costumer and you have to visit the store to receive the bagel, no online ordering apps/delivery.