Strong-arm robbery at bus stop in Aspen Hill

Montgomery County police responded to a report of a strong-arm robbery at a bus stop in Aspen Hill Tuesday afternoon, December 23, 2025. The robbery and assault were reported in the 3400 block of Bel Pre Road at 4:35 PM Tuesday. That is in the vicinity of Montgomery County Fire Station 25.

New hours for PNC Bank in downtown Silver Spring

The PNC Bank branch at 8661 Colesville Road in the Ellsworth Place mall in Silver Spring is changing its hours. It's new hours will be 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday, and 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Saturdays. The new hours will take effect on January 12, 2026. Currently, the bank is open until 6:00 PM on weekdays.

Update on Haraz Coffee House in Burtonsville (Photos)

The window covers have come down at Haraz Coffee House at 15775 Old Columbia Pike at Burtonsville Crossing. We're now getting our first preview of the shop's interior, which includes another lighted logo sign. As you can see, some seating is in place. The Yemeni coffee shop has missed some previous target opening dates, but now appears to be getting very close to a debut.

Is Die Hard a Christmas movie? AFI Silver Theater says yes

Is Die Hard a Christmas movie? AFI Silver Theater's answer to that controversial question is definitively, "yes." The downtown Silver Spring movie theater is including the Bruce Willis action flick in its marathon of Christmas movies this week. Die Hard will be screened tonight, Monday, December 22, 2025, at 6:40 PM, and Wednesday night, December 24, at 9:15 PM. The original Die Hard movie poster is on display at the historic theater, which is located at 8633 Colesville Road.

Die Hard, like Batman Returns, is a great film but doesn't meet my definition of a Christmas movie. But one that does, It's a Wonderful Life, the best Christmas movie ever, is playing all three days before Christmas at the theater, 1:30 PM today, 2:00 PM Tuesday, and 2:00 PM Wednesday. Other Christmas movies on the bill include Edward Scissorhands, Home Alone, Elf, The Muppet Christmas Carol, and Christmas in Connecticut. Tickets are available for purchase online.

Police investigate shots-fired incident in Wheaton

Montgomery County police are investigating a shots-fired incident that was reported in a residential neighborhood in Wheaton on December 7, 2025. Residents reported hearing gunfire in the 11100 block of Easecrest Drive at 6:41 PM that evening. That is in the Glen Haven neighborhood off of University Boulevard. 

Police describe the suspect only as a Black male 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 at Aspen Hill apartment complex

Montgomery County police responded to a report of a strong-arm robbery at an apartment complex in Aspen Hill on Wednesday night, December 17, 2025. The robbery and assault were reported in the 3300 block of Weeping Willow Court at 9:30 PM Wednesday. It took place in the parking lot at the property.

Assault at Wheaton Plaza

Montgomery County police responded to a report of an assault at Westfield's Wheaton Plaza mall early Tuesday evening, December 16, 2025. The assault was reported at the mall at 6:20 PM Tuesday. It occurred amidst a shoplifting incident.