Assault at drugstore in Aspen Hill

Montgomery County police responded to a report of a 2nd-degree assault at a drugstore in Aspen Hill this past Thursday afternoon, October 8, 2026. The assault was reported at a drugstore in the 2200 block of Bel Pre Road at 4:20 PM. That appears to be the CVS Pharmacy at the Plaza del Mercado shopping center. At least one individual was accused of shoplifting in the same incident.

Strong-arm robbery in Aspen Hill

Montgomery County police were dispatched to a residential street in Aspen Hill on September 28, 2026, after someone was allegedly robbed there. The assault and robbery were reported at the intersection of Longmead Crossing Drive and Homecrest Road at 5:10 PM. That is near the Longmead Crossing Pool. According to police, two robbers allegedly assaulted the juvenile victim, and ran off with unspecified property. Police describe the suspects only as two Black males of unknown age.

Strong-arm robbery at restaurant in Wheaton

Police were summoned to a restaurant in Wheaton after someone reported having been the victim of a strong-arm robbery there Tuesday evening. The robbery was reported at a restaurant in the 11000 block of Veirs Mill Road at 6:41 PM. That is at or near Wheaton Plaza, but the specific restaurant has not yet been identified by police. The victim was also physically assaulted.

Armed robbery in parking lot in Silver Spring

Montgomery County police responded to a report of an armed robbery in a Silver Spring parking lot Tuesday afternoon, October 6, 2026. The robbery was reported in a commercial parking lot in the 4100 block of Randolph Road at 3:00 PM. That is in the busy commercial area at the intersection of Randolph and Veirs Mill Road. A firearm was the weapon employed in the robbery. Another disturbing violent crime committed in broad daylight, continuing a 2026 crime trend in Montgomery County.

Police investigate shots-fired incident in Silver Spring

Montgomery County police are investigating a shots-fired incident that occurred early Monday morning in the Veirs Mill Village neighborhood of Silver Spring. Residents reported hearing gunfire at the intersection of Colin Road at Mahan Road at 12:20 AM. Officers have preliminarily determined that several shots were fired from inside a vehicle. No injuries were reported.

Honeygrow opening October 9 in Silver Spring

Honeygrow will open a Silver Spring location this Friday, October 9 at 10:30 AM. It is located at 10721-A Columbia Pike, at the Shoppes of Burnt Mills shopping center. The fast-casual restaurant is known for its cooked-to-order stir fry entrees, salads, and honeybar desserts. Operating hours will be 10:30 AM to 10:00 PM, seven days a week. 

"Opening in Silver Spring marks another exciting step in Honeygrow's continued growth in Maryland," Honeygrow Senior Vice-President of Marketing Todd Miller said in a statement. "We're proud to be expanding our footprint across the state, and can't wait for our Silver Spring guests to come in, find their favorite order, and make Honeygrow part of their routine."

Deli-Café opens in Kensington

Deli-Café is now open in Kensington. It is located at 4222-D Howard Avenue. After passing the usual thorough Montgomery County inspections for construction code compliance and cleanliness, the family-owned cafe opened its doors for the first time this morning. Check it out for breakfast and lunch on weekdays. Operating hours are 6:30 AM to 2:30 PM Monday through Friday, and closed on weekends.