Updated at 12:45pm with additional information; threat has been determined to be of “no hazard”
The incident at 11215 Georgia Ave in Wheaton “is over and occupants are re-occupying their apartments. Fire/Rescue units are picking up and going in service. Roads in the area are being re-opened”, according to Battalion Chief Jason Blake of Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS).
Southbound Connecticut Ave. at Dean Rd. (Wheaton/Glenmont) is currently closed as the result of a traffic collision, according to the Montgomery County Police Department. The collision occurred around 12pm on Wednesday, June 22. Drivers are advised to seek an alternate route and to expect significant delays.
Chief Spokesperson for Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services Pete Piringer reports that that the collision involved two vehicles, including a tractor trailer truck, with entrapment (one patient extricated). Roadway may be blocked for extended period for cleanup. We will post an update when more information becomes available. Images below courtesy of @mcfrsPIO:
On Thursday, June 9, 2022, at approximately 8 p.m., a member of the 4th District Community Action Team (CAT) was patrolling the area of Wheaton/Glenmont when he observed a black 2020 Hyundai Elantra committing a traffic violation. The Hyundai was traveling northbound on Georgia Ave. at Blueridge Ave. The officer initiated a traffic stop in the area of Georgia Ave. and Lindell St. Upon approaching the vehicle, the officer made contact with the driver, later identified as Javier Reyes of Hyattsville, and obtained probable cause to conduct a search of the vehicle, which yielded a quantity of Marijuana and a loaded Ruger LC9 9mm handgun.
Officers arrested and searched Reyes and found a quantity of suspected cocaine and a bag containing suspected Oxycodone pills concealed on his person.
Angel Mendoza, who was the chef behind the recently closed Baronessa in Rockville and Angel’s Pizza and Pasta in Wheaton Mall, is back with a new restaurant. His newest venture, an Italian restaurant named Terra Mare, is located at 2504 Ennals Ave in Wheaton– the former location of Intipuqueño Restaurant.
Terra Mare will feature pasta, pizza, “a la parilla” which means “on the grill” and features various steaks as well as fajitas, seafood, chicken dishes, soups, and salads. The restaurant will be open Sunday-Thursday from 11am until midnight, and Friday/Saturday from 11am until 1am.
Guatemalteca was transported to an area hospital, where he remained in the intensive care unit until his passing on June 15.
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) are now investigating this collision as a fatality. If charges are to be filed against the driver, it will be done following completion of the investigation and in consultation with the Montgomery County State’s Attorney.
Alyssa’s Mangoneadas is coming to 2670 University Blvd W in Wheaton, taking over the location that was recently home to El Olam Iglesia Pentecostal and previously home to Wheaton Tile Center and Doña Bessy’s Pupuseria.
As of now, we only know that mangoneadas will be on the menu. A mangoneada, which is also known as a chamango, chamoyada, mangollada, or mangonada, is a Mexican beverage that can double as a dessert. It’s mango-based, with fresh mangoes forming it’s foundation that’s sometimes supplemented with mango sorbet. The drink is sweet, spicy, and salty, and is often served with straws wrapped in tamarind paste and a dusting of tajin.
Children will be able to create take-home art in the form of a fossil and the first 250 children can participate in a Fossil Dig to excavate and take home one REAL fossil. AMC Theatres will also host a one hour popup with games, giveaways and more during the event.
Get ready for an open house that includes an expansive dinosaur/fossil Museum Exhibit, DINOSAURS ROCK expert, Hands-on Fossil Dig & Craft, and DINOSAURS ROCK Museum Shop.
The Taste of Wheaton will return after a two-year hiatus with a full day of food, music and activities for all ages from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sunday, June 12, at Marian Fryer Plaza in Downtown Wheaton. Kids rides and activities are free, with food and drinks available for purchase from local Wheaton restaurants.
Marian Fryer Plaza is located at 2424 Reedie Plaza adjacent to the Wheaton Triangle Business District.
Those interested in e-scooters can stop in at any time during the two-hour clinics. The schedule of clinics:
Electric scooters can help bridge the “first-mile/last-mile” gap of public transportation to provide the flexibility to easily get to and from a user’s ultimate destination. Currently, Bird, Lime and Spin participate in the County’s Dockless Vehicle Pilot Program.
Scheduled dance performances at the stage will include:
The festival will feature a beer and wine garden with 100 percent of the proceeds donated to the local food pantry Mid-County United Ministries.
Montgomery Planning will provide background on the study, and initial strategies to advance the vision of the 2012 Wheaton CBD and Vicinity Sector Plan
WHEATON, MD – The Montgomery County Planning Department, part of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, will hold a community open house for the Wheaton Downtown Study on June 14, 2022 (4 – 7:00 p.m.) at M-NCPPC’s Wheaton Headquarters Auditorium (2425 Reedie Drive, Floor 2, Wheaton, MD 20902). At the open house, Montgomery Planning staff will provide an overview of the purpose of the study, discuss strengths, opportunities and challenges within the Wheaton Central Business District, and present initial strategies to further the implementation of the 2012 Wheaton CBD and Vicinity Sector Plan. The open house is in-person only and the presentation will be made available on demand.