Wheaton-Glenmont Montgomery County Executive candidate forum set for March 25

Residents and business owners concerned about the future of Wheaton and Glenmont should save the date for an important candidate forum now scheduled for Wednesday, March 25, 2026 from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM. Spotlight on Wheaton will be hosted by The Wheaton Collective, a group of civic associations, chambers of commerce, nonprofits and local businesses. The event will be held in the second-floor Social Hall of the Wheaton Community Recreation Center at 11701 Georgia Avenue.

Confirmed participants in the forum are Republican Esther Wells, and Democrats Mithun Banerjee, Andrew Friedson, Evan Glass, Peter James, and Will Jawando, Republican Shelly Skolnick was invited, organizers said, but will be unable to attend. “This is an important opportunity for residents to connect with those seeking to lead Montgomery County and ensure they understand our needs,” Glenmont Forest Neighbors Civic Association President Jim Epstein said in a statement. “Open dialogue, transparency, accountability and community engagement are essential to a healthy democracy, and we encourage all residents to participate.”

Glenmont Forest community block party set for this Sunday, July 10, 2022

The annual Glenmont Forest community block party will be this Sunday, July 10, 2022 from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, at the Glenmont Forest Community Park and Pavilion, located at the corner of Randolph Road and Georgia Avenue. The park is adjacent to the Glenmont Fire Station No. 18 on Georgia Avenue. 

This year's block party will feature local vendors; displays of nonprofits; artisans; informational booths from local, state and federal officials; project grant funders; County departments; and live entertainment. There will be games and family activities, including moon bounces.  

Special events at this year's party will include the creation of the Gathering Tree Public Art project by local artists Sandra Perez-Ramos and Stuart Diekmeyer, funded by a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council. County officials will dedicate the completed Green Streets Project in Glenmont, and also launch a Clean Water Montgomery campaign. Local organization Impact Silver Spring will announce new, grant-funded community gardens. 

The event is free to attend. It will be held rain or shine.

Glenmont Lidl sets opening date

German grocery chain Lidl has announced the official opening date for their long-awaited store in the Glenmont Shopping Center, at 2201-A Randolph Road. The grand opening is now scheduled for Wednesday, February 24, 2021. It will start with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 7:15 AM.

The first 100 customers will receive a gift card randomly worth anywhere from $5 to $100. All customers will have a chance to win a $500 gift card. If you download the myLidl app, you'll also receive a free Lidl tote bag. Music will provided by a local DJ. The store's doors will officially open at 8:00 AM.

Initial hours for the store after opening day will be 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Lidl is officially calling this the Wheaton Lidl, but you and I know this is Glenmont!

Free hot cocoa with a cop for parents, students at Glenmont McDonald's Friday

Students and parents are invited to meet some of the Montgomery County police officers who patrol your community tomorrow, January 27, 2017, from 1:00-3:00 PM, at the Glenmont McDonald's, located at 12313 Georgia Avenue in the Glenmont Shopping Center. Attendees can enjoy a free McDonald's hot chocolate during the event.