Per the Montgomery County Police Department at 2:16pm on Tuesday afternoon:
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Wheaton
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)
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…)