Today, the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) announced the 2025-27 Purple Star Schools from eight school systems, recognizing their strong services and support for students from military families. The 23 schools, including one in Montgomery County (Glen Haven Elementary School in Wheaton), will be recognized at Tuesday’s State Board of Education meeting.
Montgomery County will host the 10th annual GreenFest on Saturday, April 26, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Marian Fryer Plaza in Wheaton. The event will feature exhibits on environmental topics, electric vehicles, live music, family activities, and a household battery recycling drop-off, along with recognition of local individuals and organizations for their sustainability efforts. (more…)
Unibal-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) has defaulted on a roughly $235 million securitized loan tied to Westfield Wheaton– the largest mall in suburban Maryland and the fourth-largest in the Greater Washington area. The mall was originally built in 1958 and was known as Wheaton Plaza– the first shopping mall in Montgomery County.
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) has announced the arrest of 23-year-old Damonne Antonio Shayne Martin of Silver Spring in connection with a shooting that occurred at the Dick’s Sporting Goods in the Wheaton. (more…)
The Wheaton & Kensington Chamber of Commerce is launching its first-ever Restaurant Week from April 22–27, 2025, offering a 10% discount at participating restaurants for customers who mention “Restaurant Week” or show an official post. (more…)
Montgomery Parks is unveiling an accessible viewing platform at Brookside Gardens, overlooking the Gude Garden, the popular Japanese-style landscape featuring a teahouse, rolling hills, and ponds. A ribbon-cutting for the new amenity will take place April 15, 2025, at 10am.
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) responded to a shooting at Dick’s Sporting Goods in Wheaton on Monday night. (more…)
The Butterfly Experience at Brookside Gardens is returning to Montgomery Parks later this week. Formerly known as Wings of Fancy, the exhibit is relaunching on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at 10 a.m., and runs through Sunday, September 21, 2025. Advanced timed tickets go on sale Monday, March 3.
Eater DC has unveiled its list of “The Most Iconic Dishes Around D.C.,” which features three standout dishes from Maryland restaurants (two in Montgomery County). According to Eater, these dishes are so irresistible that new customers travel long distances to try them, tourists specifically seek them out, and regulars continue to order them even when they feel it’s time to explore something new.
Montgomery Parks is celebrating the opening of a new carousel at Wheaton Regional Park on Saturday, April 5, 2025, by offering half-price rides on opening day.
The 2025 Taste of Wheaton will take place on Sunday, June 1 at Marian Fryer Town Plaza (2424 Reedie Drive) in Wheaton. (more…)