The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) has released surveillance video of a suspect wanted in connection with an August 2, 2025, stabbing near the intersection of Fern Street and University Boulevard West in Wheaton that left a male victim hospitalized in critical but stable condition. (more…)
California Tortilla has closed its location at 10721 Columbia Pike in Shoppes of Burnt Mills shopping center in Silver Spring. The restaurant is listed as permanently closed on Google Business and no longer appears on the California Tortilla website.
While Washington DC boasts a vibrant culinary scene, neighboring Maryland is proving to be a serious contender, especially for those in search of the perfect oyster happy hour. In a nod to the region’s top-tier seafood offerings, Eater DC has included four Maryland establishments (all right here in Montgomery County) on its list of “DC’s Best Oyster Happy Hours.”
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation will adjust the Ride On Bus Route 41 schedule on Sunday, Sept. 7, to improve on-time performance for the route connecting Aspen Hill, Glenmont, and Wheaton, with updated schedules available online and in print starting Aug. 11. (more…)
Silver Spring Historical Society members have measured the historic acorn gazebo in Acorn Urban Park (8075 Newell St) in Silver Spring, MD, determining it surpasses Oak Hill, Ohio’s recently erected acorn statue, which measures 12 feet in diameter and 15 ½ feet in height, and was promoted as the world’s largest acorn display. Built in 1850 by Silver Spring founder Francis Preston Blair, the structure measures 14.058 feet in diameter and 17 feet ¾ inches in height, exceeding Oak Hill’s by over two inches in diameter and more than two feet in height. (more…)
Charley’s Cheesesteaks & Wings is preparing to open its doors in the Woodmoor Shopping Center, according to the Regency Centers leasing website. The new restaurant will be located at 10121 Colesville Road, between the beloved Woodmoor Pastry Shop and Bento Express, taking over for the closed UPS Store and adding to the diverse mix of dining options in the popular center that also includes the recently opened Nash & Smashed, Santucci’s Deli, and more.
Mezcal Cantina is now open at 8777 1st Ave. in Silver Spring. The new restaurant, a rebranding of the former Tacos Way Mexican Grill, brings an expanded menu and a fresh twist on traditional Mexican dishes.
Chief Antonio DeVaul from the Takoma Park Police Department has the arrest of Kindasia Nixon, 26, of Baltimore, Maryland, for vandalism to a business.
A Silver Spring man won $50,000 playing the Maryland Lottery’s Pick 5 game on tickets purchased at Quality Beer and Wine on Old Columbia Pike in Fairland for the August 3 and 4 drawings. Full story below courtesy MD Lottery:
A new Japanese restaurant, Momiji Sushi Izakaya & Japanese Eatery, is set to open in Silver Spring, taking over the space that was the longtime home of Cubano’s.
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is hosting its annual Back-to-School Fair on Saturday, Aug. 23, from 10 am to 1 pm at Westfield Wheaton mall. This free event is a great opportunity for families to prepare for the upcoming school year.