Wheaton

July 28, 2021 | Joshua Casazza

Airsoft Shooting Range Opens in Wheaton Mall

Battlestar, a sci-fi themed airsoft shooting range, recently opened inside Westfield Wheaton Mall. Described as an airsoft entertainment zone, people shoot at small targets with battery powered guns that use plastic pellets. The store has an open concept that allows mall-goers to watch Battlestar customers fire their guns from the front counter.   View this […]

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July 23, 2021 | Fran Murphy

Concerts, Cinema and Carousels

Summer comes to Montgomery County offering  music, movies and other amusements. Go to Wheaton to catch their TGIF Summer Concert Series at the Marian Fryer Town Plaza at 2424 Reedie Drive. The music starts at 6:30 p.m. TGIF keeps rockin’ until September 24. Bethesda is the place to be on Friday nights for live music […]

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July 23, 2021 | Michelle Queen

5 Things to Know Today, July 23, in Montgomery County

Today is Friday, July 23, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County: 1. Olympic Games: The Tokyo Olympic games open today with precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19. No one, other than local residents, will be allowed to attend the events. Here is some information about local athletes participating in the […]

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July 22, 2021 | Suzanne Pollak

Suspect Sought in Thefts from Wheaton Best Buy

Montgomery County Police are looking for a male suspect in two separate thefts from Best Buy in Wheaton. The thefts occurred in May from the store on Georgia Avenue. In the first incident, the suspect stole approximately $200 worth of items on May 5 at 2:17 p.m. The man was seen fleeing the store in […]

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July 22, 2021 | Jordan Lindsay

5 Things to Know Today, July 22, In Montgomery County

It’s Thursday, July 22, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Summer Concert: There’s a free concert tonight at Glen Echo Park, located on Macarthur Boulevard. From 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., the United States Marine Band will perform. Click here to register. Join us TONIGHT at 7:30pm for the first Summer Concert of the […]

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July 21, 2021 | Maryam Shahzad

5 Things to Know Today, July 21, In Montgomery County

It’s Wednesday, July 21, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Redistricting Meeting: The Maryland Citizens Redistricting Commission will hold a virtual meeting for Montgomery County residents at 6 p.m. Residents must register to receive information about how to attend and provide testimony. Redistricting Meeting for County Set for Wednesday 2. […]

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July 20, 2021 | Michael Hernández

Nueva Instalación de Arte en Wheaton Celebra la Comunidad y la Diversidad

La nueva instalación artística de Wheaton, Connection as a Cornerstone to a Strong Community, está ubicada en la esquina de la University Boulevard y Veirs Mill Road. La instalación, que incluye cuatro carteles  y tres murales originales, se extiende por más de 500 pies de largo y seis pies de alto. Tres artistas de murales: […]

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July 20, 2021 | Deirdre Byrne

5 Things to Know Today, July 20, In Montgomery County

It’s Tuesday, July 20, and Muslim people around the world are celebrating the Islamic holiday Eid al-Adha, which is the “Festival of Sacrifice.” In the meantime, here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Council in Virtual Session: Montgomery County Council meets at 9:30 a.m. Here’s a look at the meeting’s agenda. The meeting will […]

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July 19, 2021 | Michelle Queen

New Wheaton Art Installation Celebrates Community and Diversity

Wheaton’s new art installation, Connection as a Cornerstone to a Strong Community, is located at the corner of University Boulevard and Veirs Mill Road. The installation, which includes four original banners and three original murals, spans more than 500 feet long and six feet high. Three mural artists — Aundrae Williams, Lelia Quri, and Sandra Perez-Ramos — interpreted the […]

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July 19, 2021 | Michelle Queen

5 Things to Know Today, July 19, In Montgomery County

Today is Monday, July 19, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. MCPS Teacher Headed to the Olympics:  John F. Kennedy High School teacher Thea LaFond is headed to the Tokyo Olympics to compete for the Caribbean nation of Dominica. LaFond holds the Maryland record in the women’s triple jump. This […]

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