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.

Montgomery County police 4th District station moving Monday

The Montgomery County Police Department's 4th District station in Wheaton will relocate tomorrow, Monday, October 5, 2026. It will now be located at the Montgomery County government office building at 2425 Reedie Drive in the Wheaton Triangle. Please note that 4th District residents are losing front-facing and walk-in services with the move. Those services will instead be offered at the 3rd District station at 1002 Milestone Drive in Silver Spring.

Kensington Gardens apartments for sale

A landmark residential property in Kensington has hit the market for sale. Kensington Gardens, a seven building garden apartment complex at 3403 University Boulevard West, houses a total of 54 1-and-2-bedroom units on 1.9 acres. The complex dates from the early 1950s, but has undergone extensive renovations this century. There are 54 parking spaces on the property, which is convenient to the commercial areas in Kensington and Wheaton, including Wheaton Plaza. It's also a prime long-term redevelopment investment opportunity - but let's not go there! The asking price is not given in the online sale listing.