The Prince George’s County Police Department (PGPD) has charged 25-year-old Tyler Wang’Ombe-Gichuru of Silver Spring with sexually assaulting two children under the age of 10 during a private swim lesson at a community center in Upper Marlboro. The suspect, who was hired by the victims’ family and is not employed by the center, remains in custody without bond as the investigation continues.
Update: Savannah Whittaker has been located safe and unharmed. Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division are asking for the public’s assistance in locating […]
“Opening Soon” signage is now up for Spirit Halloween at the former Party City location at Westfield Wheaton (11160 Veirs Mill Rd). (more…)
Hot Topic will permanently close its location at Westfield Wheaton Mall ( 11160 Veirs Mill Rd). According to a representative, the store is expected to close by the end of August.
Dunkin’ and Baskin-Robbins will celebrate the grand opening its newest combo restaurant at 12106 Georgia Ave. in Wheaton-Glenmont on Wednesday, July 30. The store is located in the space that was previously home to $2.49 Cleaners, on the same block as Trippy’s Tacos and Seafood in the Buff and near Popeyes. (more…)
Silver Spring’s very own Zania Socka-Nguemen, a rising sophomore forward and proud product of Montgomery County, recently played a pivotal role in leading the United States to a gold medal at the 2025 FIBA U19 Women’s World Cup, held in Brno, Czech Republic, from July 12th to 20th.
Sweet Bamboo Boba stands out as Maryland’s first do-it-yourself (DIY) bubble tea bar, offering a highly personalized experience where customers can craft their ideal drink. Sweet Bamboo Boba first opened its doors in Severna Park, Maryland, in 2023, and is now expanding with a new location planned for Downtown Silver Spring.
In a display of community solidarity, friends, family, and residents have come together to support Ada Villatoro, raising over $8,000 in just two days through a GoFundMe fundraiser. Ada, a beloved figure in Silver Spring, Maryland, is well-known as the owner of El Golfo Restaurant, a cherished local establishment that has served as a gathering place for nonprofits, artists, musicians, and community members for many years.
6 Skewers is now open at Commas Food Hall, a new 13,000-square-foot food destination on the third level of Ellsworth Place (8661 Colesville Rd) in Downtown Silver Spring.
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) arrested an armed man who was seen pointing a handgun at people in downtown Silver Spring on Friday evening, July 25. (more…)
The Montgomery County Police Department is marking the 50th anniversary of the unsolved 1975 murder of 15-year-old Kathy Beatty, who was found unconscious and sexually assaulted in a wooded area behind the former K-Mart in Aspen Hill, later dying from her injuries.