rue21 is now open at Westfield Wheaton Mall (11160 Veirs Mill Rd. The Pennsylvania based company designs clothes that, “appeal to people who desire, wish, or feel to be 21.” rue21’s instore brands include rue21 etc.!, CARBON elements, RAE, true by rue21, ruebeauty, ruebleu SWIM, and rueDecor.
At approximately 8 p.m., on Friday, April 15, 4th District officers responded to the Wheaton Mall, located in the 11100 block of Veirs Mill Road for an assault that just occurred.
The investigation by detectives determined that the female victim was inside the mall when she was approached by two female suspects. The suspects approached the victim and pushed her down on the ground. Once on the ground, the suspects began kicking the victim in the face. One of the suspects then sprayed bleach in the victim’s eyes prior to fleeing the scene.
Montgomery County’s GreenFest will take place on Saturday, April 23 from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm at Brookside Gardens ( 1800 Glenallan Ave) in Wheaton. The event is free and is a chance for residents, businesses, and nonprofits to share ideas, learn together, and have fun, according to Montgomery Parks. Food truck options this year include Bun’d Up, Chix & Stix, Kona Ice, and Muscle BBQ.
Activities include, Face painting and children’s activities, Interactive musical petting zoo and games, Kid’s tree climbing, Plant and tree giveaways, Green Arts & Crafts Fair, Over 60 exhibitors featuring environmental non-profits, Children’s yoga, Electric vehicle and car show, Food trucks (vegan options available), and Free parking and shuttle service between Glenmont Metro Station and Brookside Gardens.
There will be an Easter charity event benefiting the Montgomery County Humane Society this Saturday, April 16th, from 12-3pm at Wheaton Mall (11160 Veirs Mill Rd).
There will be a photo op with the Easter bunny and Encanto characters for $10, with all proceeds donated to the Humane Society.
Baltimore City Police is ruling the deaths of three Baltimore firefighters who were killed in the line of duty as homicides, according to WJLA. The incident occurred January 24, 2022, when the firefighters were tragically killed while fighting a row house fire. Lieutenant Paul Butrim, Firefighter/Paramedic Kelsey Sadler & Firefighter/Paramedic Kenneth Lacayo were engaged in an interior attack of the fire when a significant portion of the home suddenly collapsed.
The Baltimore City Fire Union has released the following statement:
Per MCPD:
At approximately 3:40 p.m., Montgomery County Police 4th District officers responded to the 1000 block of Good Hope Drive for a person shot. When officers arrived, they located a 19-year-old male in the parking lot of a residential area and initiated life-saving measures on the victim.
Brookside Gardens (1800 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton) will be hosting a Drag Queen Story Hour on Saturday, April 16 from 10am to 11am.
Per Montgomery Parks:
Montgomery County Police posted the following message on their Facebook page:
With the recent spike in auto thefts across the county, the Montgomery County Police 4th District Station is offering the residents within its district, an opportunity to participate in the Auto Theft Prevention Initiative.
The Jolly Show Carnival is returning to the Westfield Wheaton Mall parking lot at 11160 Veirs Mill Rd. in Wheaton.
The carnival will run April 6-18, Monday though Friday 5p-11pm, Saturday 1-11pm, and Sunday 3-11pm.
We first let you know that Two Hands Seoul Fresh Corn Dogs would be coming to Westfield Wheaton Mall all the way back in November, 2020. We have now been told by representatives of the restaurant that they will finally be opening this Friday, April 1.
The Korean Corn Dog restaurant is located in the former Teavana space in the mall’s upper level. Two Hands currently has locations in Arizona, California, Nevada, New York, Texas, and Virginia (Centreville).
Beginning this Friday, April 1, the Montgomery County Department of Transportation will be extending the hours in which residents will be required to pay for street parking in Silver Spring and Wheaton.
The new hours requiring payment at on-street meters will be Monday through Friday, 9am-10pm in Silver Spring, and Monday through Saturday, 9am-10pm in Wheaton.