The Montgomery County Planning Board approved the Scope of Work and plan boundary for The Wheaton Plan: A Georgia Avenue Community Plan at its May 7 meeting, moving forward with a long-term planning process focused on downtown Wheaton.
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Takoma Park Police are reminding drivers to keep school crosswalks clear and unobstructed at all times, following recent reports of vehicles parking or stopping in designated crosswalk areas near schools.
Planet Fitness is launching its High School Summer Pass program, available from June 1 through August 31. The program offers free access to all Planet Fitness gyms for high school students ages 14 to 19. Students can register for the free pass by visiting PlanetFitness.com/SummerPass or by signing up at any Planet Fitness club.
Jen Hamilton, widely known on Instagram and TikTok as the “Internet’s Favorite Labor Nurse,” recently visited Trattoria Da Lina in Takoma Park and shared the experience in a viral social media post (seen below).
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded around 10am on Thursday to a two-vehicle collision on Park Vista Drive near Hunter Mountain Lane near Layhill. (more…)
Wheaton High School will host the Fourth Annual Gilbert Games on May 15, bringing together students, staff, and community members for a day focused on inclusion, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
Chief Antonio DeVaul of the Takoma Park Police Department announced the arrest of Carlos Escamilla, 44, of no fixed address, in connection with a stolen vehicle investigation.
The second annual Wheaton-Kensington Restaurant Week will take place May 11 through May 17, 2026, highlighting the culinary diversity of both communities.
L.E.A.D. Fest Carnival, which is currently running at Westfield Montgomery in Bethesda through Sunday, May 10, has announced it will be at Westfield Wheaton May 15-25.
The 7-Eleven located at 8484 Georgia Ave., at the intersection with Wayne Ave. in Silver Spring, is permanently closing today, May 6, 2026.
Salud! Beer & Wine recently opened at the Hampshire-Langley Shopping Center, bringing an upscale but approachable beer and wine experience to the community. The shop is located at 1173A University Blvd and aims to serve as a convenient neighborhood stop with a strong local feel.