Montgomery County police are advising drivers to avoid northbound Georgia Avenue near Windham Lane in Wheaton following a two-vehicle crash involving an ambulance Saturday afternoon.
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Montgomery County Department of Police 4th District Commander David Smith announced that all nine suspects have been identified and charged in connection with a strong-arm robbery that occurred February 4 at Wheaton Mall.
Montgomery Parks is inviting the community to come together this weekend for a free, inclusive event celebrating Autism Acceptance Month at Wheaton Regional Park. “Shine Brighter Together” will take place on Saturday, April 18 from 11am to 2pm at 2000 Shorefield Road in Wheaton. The family-friendly event is designed to bring together individuals of all abilities for an afternoon of sensory-friendly activities, performances, and hands-on experiences.
The Butterfly Experience is back at Brookside Gardens, offering visitors a chance to step inside a vibrant, living exhibit filled with hundreds of butterflies from around the world. The seasonal attraction opened Wednesday, April 1 and will run through Monday, September 7, 2026. A video of the experience can be seen below.
A major affordable housing redevelopment project in Wheaton is moving forward with new federal funding.
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Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced that his Consumer Protection Division, in coordination with the Federal Trade Commission, has reached a settlement of civil charges against multiple Lindsay Automotive Group entities, including Lindsay Ford in Wheaton, over allegations that consumers were misled into paying more than advertised prices for vehicles.
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced a settlement with multiple Lindsay automotive dealerships, including Lindsay Ford of Wheaton, resolving civil charges filed by the state’s Consumer Protection Division in coordination with the Federal Trade Commission.
“Coming soon” signage is now up at Westfield Wheaton, where Round1 Bowling & Arcade is preparing to open a massive 49,000-square-foot entertainment complex, bringing one of the country’s fastest-growing arcade and bowling concepts to Montgomery County. It will be Round1’s second Maryland location, with the first opening at Towson Town Center in December 2019. (more…)
The Montgomery County Department of Police is asking for the public’s help in identifying nine suspects involved in a strong-arm robbery that occurred Monday, March 16, 2026, at approximately 11:30 am at Westfield Wheaton Mall.
Vendor applications are now open for one of Wheaton’s most anticipated community events of the year. Organizers have announced that applications are now being accepted for the 2026 Taste of Wheaton: Maryland’s Culinary & Culture Festival, which will take place on Sunday, June 7 at Marian Fryer Town Plaza.
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will host a virtual public meeting on Thursday, March 26 at 7pm to present proposed sidewalk improvements within the walksheds of Glen Haven Elementary School in Wheaton and Sligo Middle School in Silver Spring. (more…)