wheaton regional park

November 22, 2017 | Staff Writer

19-Year-Old Arrested for Slaying; Body Found at Wheaton Regional Park

A 19-year-old was arrested in North Carolina in the slaying of a man whose body was discovered in September in Wheaton Regional Park, Montgomery County police said in a statement. Police said Miguel Angel Lopez-Abrego, 19, of an unconfirmed address, has been charged with the first-degree murder of the victim, whose identity has not been […]

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September 21, 2017 | Douglas Tallman

Gang Activity Blamed for Two Recent Deaths

The Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office confirmed Thursday that the two men whose bodies were found in county parks died as a result of gang activity. Ramon Korionoff, a spokesman for the office, provided little about the case. He said prosecutors are still awaiting information on the cause of death. “As the cases get further […]

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September 13, 2017 | Douglas Tallman

Body in Wheaton Park Could Have Been Dead 6 to 10 Months, Police Say

The man whose body was found in Wheaton Regional Park on Tuesday could have been dead from six to 10 months, a Montgomery County police statement released Wednesday evening said. Detectives have not been able to confirm whether the man was killed in the park or his body dumped there recently, Capt. Paul Starks said. […]

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September 10, 2017 | Staff Writer

Body of Man Found in Wheaton Regional Park

A body of a man was found in Wheaton Regional Park on Tuesday, a Montgomery County police statement released Saturday said. Neither the name of the man nor the cause of death were released. The statement said the investigation is continuing. On Wednesday, police previously released that a hiker found a body in Long Branch […]

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June 24, 2017 | Douglas Tallman

Leventhal Kicks Off County Executive Campaign (VIDEO)

Montgomery County Councilman George Leventhal kicked off his campaign for county executive Saturday drawing about 100 supporters at Wheaton Regional Park. Much of his address to his supporters focused less on policy initiatives and more on how he would make county government work. “As your next County Executive, I will lead a cost-effective government that […]

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September 19, 2016 | Staff Writer

Montgomery County to Host 4th Annual Friendship Picnic on Sept. 25 (VIDEO)

Montgomery County’s Office of Human Rights will host the 4th Annual Friendship Picnic on Sunday, Sept. 25 from 1 to 5 p.m. at Wheaton Regional Park. This annual event brings together diverse communities to share their cultures, traditions, and faith. Food, beverages and entertainment will be provided. The event is free but registration is encouraged […]

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August 4, 2016 | Michelle Queen

Weekend Planner, Aug. 5 – 7 (VIDEOS)

Here are some of our weekend picks from the MyMCMedia.org calendar: Friday, August 5:  Glen Echo’s Art Walk in the Park occurs the first Friday of the month, May through September. Enjoy visiting the open studios and attending various artist demonstrations. Hours are 6 to 8 p.m. The Artists & Makers Studios in Rockville will host an […]

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July 29, 2016 | Michelle Queen

Weekend Planner, July 29 – 31 (VIDEOS)

Here are some of our weekend picks from the MyMCMedia.org calendar: Friday, July 29:  Liza Albright and Band perform at the Bethesda Metro Station Plaza from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday Night Live Concert Series at Rockville Town Square features Rock’n’Roll by 49 Cents Dress at 6:30 p.m. Free. Wrap the work week up with […]

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July 22, 2016 | Michelle Queen

Weekend Planner, July 22 – 24 (VIDEOS)

Here are some of our weekend picks from the MyMCMedia.org calendar: Friday, July 22:  Friday Night Live Concert Series at Rockville Town Square features Southern Funk by The Shack Band at 6:30 p.m. Free. Wrap the work week up with Gaithersburg’s Zumba in the Park at the City Hall Concert Pavilion at 7 p.m. VisArts […]

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July 14, 2016 | Michelle Queen

Weekend Planner, July 15 – 17 (VIDEOS)

Here are some of our weekend picks from the MyMCMedia.org calendar: Friday, July 15:  Enjoy an evening of family fun and bowling while supporting the Washington Humane Society at the Bowl-N-Bark fundraiser from 6 to 8 p.m. at Bowl America in Gaithersburg. Friday Night Live Concert Series at Rockville Town Square features Latin by Mambo Combo at […]

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