Purple Line Silver Spring station construction update (Photos)

We've been looking most recently at the Purple Line progress close to the Silver Spring Library. Let's head back over to the Silver Spring Metro station to check on the progress there. Here we can see the current state of the future platform, the trestle leading into the station coming from Lyttonsville, and the bridge over the Metro subway tracks. The Purple Line is expected to begin operating in early 2028.

Kensington Holiday Market 2025 today and Sunday

Thanksgiving weekend isn't over yet! Before tearing into those Thanksgiving dinner leftovers, get some more holiday shopping out of the way at the 2025 Kensington Holiday Market today, November 29, and tomorrow, November 30, at 10241/10305 Kensington Parkway in Kensington. This outdoor market runs from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM both days. Handmade gifts from local artisans and holiday treats will abound. There will be live music for entertainment, and hot beverages to keep the cold at bay (I was just thinking of a flaming rum punch!). The market is sponsored by BabyCat Brewery and Olive & Loom.

Armed robbery in Wheaton

Montgomery County police responded to a report of an armed robbery in Wheaton on November 15, 2025. The adult male victim was in the 11100 block of Georgia Avenue at 10:45 PM, when he was confronted by three male suspects who displayed an unspecified weapon. They took property from the victim and fled.

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

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!