Per Montgomery County: Montgomery Parks is turning Brookside Gardens into a winter wonderland next week, with the opening of the Garden of Lights. The seasonal light display, featuring more than one million twinkling lights opens Friday, November 17, 2023, at 5:30 p.m.
The Network Operations program of the Montgomery County Students Information Technology Foundation, Inc. (ITF) held its annual computer lab gifting ceremony today (Nov. 16) at Thomas Edison High School of Technology.
A $50,000 winning Bonus Match 5 lottery ticket for the Tuesday, Nov. 14 drawing was sold at the Fairland Market at 13318 Old Columbia Pike. Yesterday, we reported that a […]
Westfield Wheaton Mall has announced the opening of Apex Vets, an independent veterinary specialty hospital founded and operated by veterinarians with ties to Montgomery County and Washington, D.C. Opening today, Tuesday November 14, and located at 11060 Veirs Mill Road, Apex Vets boasts a roster of board-certified specialists in surgery, neurology, and anesthesia, as well as an emergency department. Apex Vets empowers their team to strive for continued improvement in everything they do in order to provide the highest-caliber of advanced medicine.
A $50,000-winning Bonus Match 5 lottery ticket was recently sold at Party Time Beer & Wine (11443 Georgia Ave) in Wheaton. Full details below courtesy of the Maryland Lottery:
Timed tickets still available for Thanksgiving weekend.
Montgomery Parks is turning Brookside Gardens into a winter wonderland next week, with the opening of the Garden of Lights. The seasonal light display, featuring more than one million twinkling lights opens Friday, November 17, 2023, at 5:30 p.m.
Updated with new date
Earlier this year we let you know that Planet Fitness announced it will be opening new locations at 6881 New Hampshire Ave. in Takoma Park and 2201 Randolph Rd. in Wheaton (Glenmont). The Glenmont location, which will be next to the existing Lidl, has announced its opening date.
Detectives from the Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Tanease Callends, a missing 15-year-old. Callends was last seen on Tuesday, November 7, at approximately 2:45 p.m., in the 11200 block of Georgia Ave. in Wheaton. She is 5’6″, with black hair, brown eyes and was last seen wearing a blue Abercrombie and Fitch sweater, blue jeans, white sneakers and carrying an aqua blue duffle bag with orange zippers.
Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Tanease Callends is asked to call Montgomery County Police Non-Emergency (301) 279-8000 (24-hour line).
Montgomery County Police responded to an armed carjacking on McMahon Rd, behind Glen Haven Elementary School and Glen Haven Neighborhood Park in Wheaton on Tuesday, November 7. According to police, “The call for an armed carjacking was received at approximately 7:42 p.m. 4th District officers responded and determined that a group of 4-5 suspects approached the adult female victim and demanded her vehicle. No suspects are in custody at this time. No injuries were reported.”
Public safety reporter Cordell Pugh reports that a Gray/Silver Nissan Sentra was stolen at gunpoint. We will provide an update if additional information becomes available.
Celebrate the magic of the holiday season as the mall debuts its inaugural Wheaton Wonderland event featuring holiday crafts and activities, theatrical performers, Santa’s arrival, live musical performances, pet photo parties and other festive family fun all month long
Westfield Wheaton Mall invites the Wheaton community to get into the holiday spirit with its first-ever Wheaton Wonderland event on Saturday, December 2 from 12pm to 5pm in Macy’s Lower Court. The whimsical pop-up craft market will transport visitors into an immersive winter wonderland experience, boasting theatrical performers, stilt walkers, and princesses, all against the backdrop of an enchanting frosted village. Pose for a caricature artist on-site or take holiday photos in front of the picture-perfect décor featuring street lamps, trees, and snow. A live DJ will amplify the cheer while Mrs. Claus herself carefully oversees a rotation of festive craft stations. Visitors can create homemade ornaments, gingerbread snowflakes, snowmen, houses, wearable holiday hats, holiday greeting cards and more. Complimentary hot cocoa will keep mall patrons warm while supplies last. Due to limited capacity, advance sign-up is required here where guests can reserve their spot in the wintry fun.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a fire on Saturday, November 4, on Littleton St (Stoneybrook Estates) in Wheaton-Glenmont. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, a brush/grass fire that was likely caused by improperly discarded/displaced fire pit ashes, spread to a nearby shed. The fire has been extinguished and damage is estimated to be ~$5,000.
There were no injuries reported but “a woodchuck (or two) may be displaced.” We will provide an update if additional information becomes available.