Nick's Diner in Wheaton to serve dinner for the first time on September 3

Something will happen at Nick's Diner in Wheaton on September 3 that has never happened before in its over four decades of operation. The landmark diner at 11199 Veirs Mill Road will serve dinner in-house for the first time. Doors will open at 4:30 PM that day. Nick's Diner's announcement of the special event did not indicate whether this is a one-time event, or a permanent expansion of its operating hours. Either way, the diner is sure to be packed on September 3!

Einstein Bros. Bagels burglarized in Silver Spring

Montgomery County police responded to a report of a burglary at Einstein Bros. Bagels in Silver Spring in the early morning hours of August 6, 2026. The bagel shop is located at 8397 Colesville Road in downtown Silver Spring. Officers responding to the scene found evidence of forced entry at the business. Property had been stolen from inside the restaurant.

Police responded in time to catch the alleged suspect in the burglary, however. Peaches Wright, 42, of Baltimore was arrested. Wright was charged with felony burglary, and two misdemeanor charges of destruction of property. Judge John C. Moffett ordered Wright's release on an unsecured $1000 bond.

Police investigate shots-fired incident in Silver Spring

Montgomery County police responded to a report of gunfire in the Long Branch area of Silver Spring last night, August 20, 2026. The incident was reported by multiple 911 callers, who heard gunshots at Long Branch Park at 10:55 PM Thursday. Officers responding to the scene found shell casings in the park, and recovered them as evidence.

One Medical to open clinic in downtown Silver Spring

One Medical is opening a new clinic in downtown Silver Spring. It will be located at 8700 Georgia Avenue, about two blocks from the Silver Spring Transit Center. One Medical is a primary care clinic offering same-day appointments, and 24/7 telehealth services. It covers everything from basic health checkups to management of chronic illnesses. Existing Montgomery County locations include downtown Bethesda, Chevy Chase Lake, and Rockville.

Woman assaulted, purse snatched in Wheaton

A violent purse-snatching incident was reported to Montgomery County police in Wheaton early Monday morning, August 17, 2026. The incident took place at 1:00 AM in the 2300 block of Price Avenue. A woman was in the Montgomery County Public Parking Lot 17 when she was assaulted by multiple suspects, who then stole her purse and fled on foot.

Police did not indicate the precise number of suspects. No suspect descriptions have been released as of this writing.

Armed robbery at bus stop in Wheaton

Montgomery County police responded to a report of an armed robbery at a bus stop in Wheaton last Friday night, August 14, 2026. The robbery was reported at a bus stop in the 2300 block of Blueridge Avenue at 7:31 PM. According to police, a man was waiting for a bus when he was accosted by multiple suspects. At least one of the unspecified number of suspects displayed a handgun and demanded property from the victim. The victim complied, and the assailants fled on foot. No descriptions of the suspects have been released as of this writing.

YeEnat Kitchen opens in Silver Spring

YeEnat Kitchen has opened at 8301 Georgia Avenue in downtown Silver Spring. The Ethiopian restaurant takes over the space that was formerly home to Lucy. I'm not seeing any reviews on Yelp or Google yet, but have seen a couple of positive TikTok posts by early customers.