The Limerick Pub, a longtime staple of Wheaton’s dining and nightlife scene, has officially announced a change in ownership. The pub shared a couple weeks back that Luis Reyes, a familiar face to many regulars, is now the new owner along with his wife Maria, his brother Mauricio, and his sister Marina.
Montgomery County’s Department of Alcohol Beverage Services (ABS) will open its “upgraded retail concept,” Oak Barrel & Vine, at Westfield Wheaton Mall (11160 Veirs Mill Rd.) on Thursday, September 25. (more…)
The Montgomery County Council will meet on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, to receive a briefing on the University Boulevard Corridor Plan, which includes recommendations on housing, development, transportation, and sustainability, with public hearings scheduled for September 10 and September 16. (more…)
Inju Korean BBQ has closed its Wheaton Mall restaurant at 11160 Veirs Mill Rd, Lower Level LLH 15. The restaurant has been closed for several days, is listed as permanently closed on Google, and phone calls have gone unanswered.
The 11th annual Montgomery County “Friendship Picnic” will again bring people of many cultures and faiths together to celebrate the County’s diversity. The free picnic, whose goal is to enable people to make new friends and build a stronger community, will be held from noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 14, at Wheaton Regional Park.
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in multiple thefts from Kohl’s in the 3900 block of Aspen Hill Road. (more…)
A retired railroad worker and Army veteran from Silver Spring won $100,000 on a scratch-off purchased at the Safeway at 11201 Georgia Avenue in Wheaton. Full story below courtesy Google Maps. (more…)
Three Maryland eateries, all located in Montgomery County, have been recognized by Eater DC on their list of “Best Sandwiches Around DC Right Now.” While there are many wonderful sandwiches across the county, Wheaton, Takoma Park, and Bethesda are now firmly on the map for serious sandwich enthusiasts.
An enduring chapter in Wheaton’s dining history has come to a close. Cristina Ristorante Italiano, the beloved neighborhood Italian restaurant that has been a staple for over two decades, closed its doors permanently on Monday after making the decision to not renew the expiring lease.
DC Metro has the most escalators (and elevators) of any transit system in North America with a total of 674. Metro’s longest escalator is at the Wheaton station right here in Montgomery County. The 230 ft. escalator is the longest single span escalator in the entire western hemisphere (video below).
After nearly three decades of serving the Wheaton community with beloved Hong Kong-style dim sum and Chinese cuisine, Hollywood East Cafe has officially closed its doors as of August 24, 2025. (more…)