Downtown Wheaton

July 8, 2021 | Michelle Queen

Dedication of Wheaton’s ‘Marian Fryer Plaza’ and ‘Nighthawks’ Concert Set for Friday

Montgomery County dedicates the Marian Fryer Town Plaza located in Downtown Wheaton Friday at 7 p.m. The dedication was originally scheduled for November 2020 but was cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns. County Executive Marc Elrich, County Council President Tom Hucker, and Councilmember Nancy Navarro will lead the dedication ceremonies. The ceremonies will be followed by […]

Read more

November 13, 2020 | Nicolle Schorchit

County Department of Environmental Protection Moves to Wheaton

The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has relocated its headquarters to a new 14-story building in Downtown Wheaton, according to a Montgomery County press release. According to the county, the 308,000-square-foot office building is an appropriate home for the DEP as it was designed and built with the intent of becoming certified as one […]

Read more

October 15, 2020 | Toluwa Famuyide

Wheaton Revitalization Project Completed On Time; Building Will House Over 900 Employees

The Wheaton Revitalization Project has been completed on time and within budget after three years of construction. The project provides a government office building, below-ground parking garage, and town square as part of the Revitalization Strategy for downtown Wheaton. The new office building, located at 2425 Reedie Drive in Wheaton, has been under development since […]

Read more

June 19, 2020 | Mira Varghese

Downtown Wheaton Unveils New Streetery Friday

Beginning Friday, sections of Price Avenue and Elkins Street in Downtown Wheaton will be closed for the opening of its streetery, which will offer patrons expanded outdoor seating and dining. Downtown Wheaton will become yet another section of Montgomery County to create a streetery designed for the new norm of socially distanced dining. According to […]

Read more

May 7, 2016 | Willie James Inman

Wheaton Residents Discuss Future Development Plans (PHOTOS)

Over 50 Wheaton residents came out for a walking tour on Saturday to discuss future development plans of the area. The Wheaton Walking Tour was hosted by the Wheaton Urban District Advisory Committee (WUDAC) and the Coalition for Smarter Growth. A new redevelopment plan for downtown Wheaton would include construction of a new Montgomery Parks […]

Read more

May 6, 2016 | Willie James Inman

Wheaton Walking Tour Planned for Saturday

The Wheaton Urban District Advisory Committee (WUDAC) and the Coalition for Smarter Growth will host a walking tour of Wheaton on Saturday, May 7. The annual event is a way for the community to find out more about future development in the area.  During Saturday’s walking tour, officials from WUDAC and the County will discuss […]

Read more

Engage us on Facebook

Follow us on Twitter