What's open on Thanksgiving at Westfield Wheaton Plaza mall?

Westfield's Wheaton Plaza mall is almost entirely closed today for Thanksgiving Day 2025. However, a few businesses will be operating at the mall today. AMC Theatres will be open for all showtimes listed on its website. CVS Pharmacy will be open until 2:00 PM. And Jollibee will be open until 6:00 PM. The entire mall will reopen for business tomorrow on Black Friday at 8:00 AM, with select stores opening earlier.

Teen jumped by 14 armed robbers in Briggs Chaney area of Silver Spring

Things are getting wild in the Briggs Chaney area of Silver Spring in recent weeks. Montgomery County police report that a teen was accosted by a veritable crowd of armed robbers on November 12, 2025. The teen was in the 13800 block of Outlet Drive at 3:20 PM when he was threatened by the gang of fourteen, who implied they had weapons. They stole the boy's property and fled.

Police describe the suspects only as two Black males aged 18-20, and twelve Black males of unknown age. If you have any information that could assist detectives in closing this case, call police at (301) 279-8000.

Strong-arm robbery in residential area of Olney

Montgomery County police responded to a report of a strong-arm robbery in a residential neighborhood in Olney early yesterday afternoon, November 24, 2025. The robbery and assault were reported in broad daylight in the 18200 block of Leman Lake Drive at 12:28 PM Monday. That is in the Waterview neighborhood, across from Medstar Montgomery Medical Center.

Burtonsville Burger King renovations update (Photos)

Renovations on the Burger King restaurant at 15703 Columbia Pike at Burtonsville Crossing continue at a snail's pace. What were frameworks in my last update now are facades that have been painted. You can see that the drive-thru has been upgraded with dual lanes. Can't wait to get a Whopper when it's all done. Don't go to bed before the King!

Insomnia Cookies opens in Silver Spring

Insomnia Cookies has opened at 8455 Fenton Street in downtown Silver Spring, in the ground floor of the Central apartments. The bakery has already picked up a couple of five-star reviews on Google. Insomnia Cookies promises to provide - or deliver directly to your door - fresh, warm cookies until 3:00 AM. Check out their limited-time-only flavor Spellbound Sugar, and their Friendsgiving cookie pack that just might make you the most popular host or guest at your Friendsgiving feast!

Violent home invasion in Silver Spring

Montgomery County police are seeking the public's help in identifying two suspects in a violent home invasion in the Colesville Farm Estates neighborhood in Silver Spring. Police say that the owner of a home in the 800 block of Orchard Way was attempting to leave his residence in the early morning hours of November 12, 2025. He was not aware that two male suspects were waiting on his porch. The two began striking the victim in the head, dragged him back into the house, and demanded money. He complied, and the two assailants fled. The victim was transported to a local hospital in serious condition.

Police describe the two suspects only as two Black males of unknown age. Anyone with information regarding these suspects or this crime is asked to visit the Crime Solvers of Montgomery County, MD website at www.crimesolversmcmd.org and click on the “www.p3tips.com” link at the top of the page or call 1-866-411-8477. Tipsters may remain anonymous. 

Homicide in Fairland area of Silver Spring

Montgomery County police are investigating a homicide in the Fairland area of Silver Spring. At 9:06 PM Wednesday night, November 19, 2025, K-9 officers were canvassing the 13800 block of Aston Manor Drive, in relation to a nearby shooting case. They discovered the body of Jadyn Mekhi Brown, 20, of Silver Spring. They noticed he appeared to have suffered multiple gunshot wounds. Brown was declared dead at the scene.

Police personnel had been in that area since 7:54 PM, when they had been dispatched to investigate a report of a shooting in the vicinity of Aston Manor Drive. Officers located a shooting victim in the 3400 block of Robey Terrace. The adult male victim was able to tell police that he had been shot on Aston Manor Drive, and had run to Robey Terrace, where 911 was called. He was transported to a local hospital. Police did not specify his condition, but characterized him as being alert and conscious.

Homicide detectives have not yet definitively connected the two cases. No arrests have been made, and no charges have been filed in connection with either the shooting or the homicide.

Anyone with information about possible suspect(s) or these incidents is asked to contact Crime Solvers of Montgomery County. Submit a tip online by visiting the Crime Solvers website and selecting the “www.p3tips.com” link at the top of the page or call 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). Tipsters may remain anonymous. Information leading to an arrest may be eligible for a reward ranging from $250 to $10,000.