Law Enforcement Against Drugs and Violence (L.E.A.D.), a dedicated nonprofit committed to safeguarding communities, is set to host a carnival at Westfield Wheaton from Friday, May 16 through Monday, May 26, 2025. The carnival was held at Westfield Montgomery last week.
Creative Wheaton, Inc., a new nonprofit formed to promote Wheaton as a regional arts and culture hub, will officially launch on May 16 with a community event introducing its leadership and vision for strengthening local identity and economic growth. (more…)
The Wheaton Urban District will launch the Wheaton Streetery Block Party Series on Saturday, May 17, featuring monthly open-streets events through October with outdoor dining, live entertainment, and family-friendly programming aimed at revitalizing downtown Wheaton.
Wheaton High School is proud to host the Third Annual Gilbert Games on Friday, May 16th– an ever-growing community event that honors the legacy of former student Sarah Gilbert. This unique celebration, inspired by Unified Field Day and Special Olympics traditions, brings together students of all abilities for a day of inclusion, encouragement, and spirited competition.
Famous Pawn Brokers, located at 11129 Veirs Mill Rd in Wheaton, has made one of its larger purchases– but it wasn’t a transaction inside the store. The pawnbroker now owns the building at 11123 Veirs Mill Road.
Per the Montgomery County Police Department at 2:16pm on Tuesday afternoon:
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation celebrated the 50th anniversary of its Ride On bus system with local, state, and federal officials highlighting the service’s role in connecting communities, supporting equity, and advancing future transit plans like Bus Rapid Transit. (more…)
In just over a month from now, an area of downtown Wheaton will be transformed into an awesome public gathering space for Wheels in Wheaton, Montgomery Planning’s first Wheaton Placemaking Initiative activation.
The Montgomery County Police Department’s 4th Police District in Wheaton reported a 27% drop in overall crime during the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, with significant decreases in assaults, thefts, robberies, drug offenses, and vehicle thefts. (more…)
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect who stole cash after entering the kitchen and office of Legends Billiards in Wheaton around 1:20 a.m. on Saturday, October 5, 2024. (more…)
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) has released surveillance video of a suspect wanted in connection to a January shooting that occurred in the 2300 block of Price Avenue linked to an altercation at Unplugged Restaurant & Sports Bar in Wheaton. (video below)