The Montgomery County Executive will hold six Community Conversations on long-term priorities and the Fiscal Year 2027 Capital Improvements Program budget, with the first meeting on Monday, March 31, at the Wheaton Community Recreation Center. (more…)
Picanteria El Picaron is now open at 2417 University Blvd West in Wheaton. The restaurant is located in the space previously occupied by Wong Gee, which closed in January.
Montgomery Parks has announced the availability of the GRIT Freedom Chair at Brookside Nature Center. This innovative chair integrates the features of a manual wheelchair and a mountain bike, making it suitable for exploring both natural surface and paved trails.
On Wednesday, March 26, Jersey Mike’s Subs will donate 100% of its sales—expected to exceed $25 million—to over 200 local charities as part of its 15th Annual Day of Giving. This event, the culmination of the Month of Giving campaign, has helped Jersey Mike’s raise more than $113 million for charities since 2011. Jersey Mike’s has nine locations in Montgomery County. (more…)
A Montgomery County man won a $30,036 Mega Millions prize after purchasing his ticket at Wheaton Winery on University Boulevard. Full story below courtesy MD Lottery: (more…)
Last month, Joann Fabrics & Crafts announced it would be closing all 800 of its stores, including those at 2A Bureau Dr in Gaithersburg and 11160 Veirs Mill Rd Unit 180 in Wheaton. (more…)
In December, Party City announced it would close all 700+ locations after 40 years in business. Locally, Party City stores in Gaithersburg, Rockville, and Wheaton are set to close by the end of the March. (more…)
UPDATE: Radiance Sanneman has been located safe and unharmed. Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 4th District Investigative Section are asking for the public’s assistance in locating […]
Montgomery Parks is inviting kids ages 15 and younger to fish, or learn how, on Youth Trout Fishing Day at Wheaton Regional Park on Saturday, March 22, 2025.
Montgomery County’s Department of Environmental Protection will host its first World Water Day Celebration on March 22 at Wheaton Regional Park, featuring activities like guided nature walks, a piñata exhibit, and Youth Trout Fishing Day. The event, themed “Save Our Glaciers,” aims to raise awareness about freshwater conservation and will include partnerships with local organizations to highlight efforts in protecting waterways and ensuring clean drinking water. (more…)
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a house fire in the 1400 block of Wheaton Lane in Wheaton at approximately 1:32 a.m. on Monday. (more…)