Montgomery Parks’ Garden of Lights returns to Brookside Gardens (1800 Glenallan Ave, Wheaton), featuring over 1.5 million LED lights in a dazzling outdoor display. Tickets go on sale October 14, with the exhibit opening on November 22. Tickets are $10 per person for ages 5 and older, with free admission for children under 5 (registration required).
Montgomery County will be holding “Climate Solutions for Congregations” on Sunday, Oct. 13, at M-NCPPC’s Wheaton headquarters, inviting faith leaders to discuss the County’s Climate Action Plan, collaborate within the interfaith community, and explore grant opportunities for climate initiatives.
Below is a list of businesses that have recently opened or are coming soon to Wheaton Mall at 11160 Veirs Mill Rd. (more…)
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is investigating an attempted armed robbery that occurred on September 14, 2024, in Wheaton, where two female suspects assaulted a victim in a Safeway parking garage. (more…)
The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services’ African American Health Program will host “The Park Goes Pink for Breast Cancer” on Saturday, Oct. 12, at Wheaton Regional Park, offering free health screenings, education, and activities to raise awareness about breast cancer, particularly in the African American community. (more…)
Montgomery County’s first Hispanic Heritage Festival and Health Fair on Sunday, Oct. 6, at Marian Fryer Plaza (2424 Reedie Dr) in Wheaton, celebrating Hispanic culture with live performances, health screenings, and family-friendly activities.
Originally built in 1952, the Glenmont Shopping Center, known for its iconic “Arcade” sign, holds fond memories for county residents who grew up between the 1950s and 1990s. However, over the past two decades, many have called for the area’s redevelopment. Enter The Montgonion, a satirical news website known for its fictional and humorous takes on Montgomery County’s current events, social issues, and politics. The site decided to “step in” with a tongue-in-cheek update on the future of the shopping center.
The Maryland Attorney General’s Independent Investigations Division has identified Corporal Cody Hobbs, a twelve-year veteran of the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD), as the officer involved in the fatal shooting on September 21, 2024, in Wheaton. (more…)
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Jayden Matlock, a missing 15-year-old. (more…)
According to the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD), a 4th District officer fatally shot an armed man after responding to a reported assault in Wheaton-Glenmont 0n Saturday after the man did not comply to multiple commands.
MCPD Update: “On Saturday, September 21, 2024, at approximately 7:49 p.m., 4th District officers responded to the location for the report of an assault in progress.