photo by John Sonderman
Ed. Note: For those not familiar, Merriam Webster defines the mall as:
“a: an urban shopping area featuring a variety of shops surrounding a usually open-air concourse reserved for pedestrian traffic
b: a usually large suburban building or group of buildings containing various shops with associated passageways”
From a press release:
“Westfield Wheaton and Westfield Montgomery Announces New Parental Guidance Policy Effective September 28, 2026
What:
Westfield Wheaton and Westfield Montgomery announced today the implementation of a new Parental Guidance Policy designed to ensure a comfortable, safe, and family-friendly environment for all shoppers, dining guests, and community members. Beginning Monday, September 28, 2026, all visitors under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent, legal guardian, or supervising adult age 21 or older after 3:00 PM daily.
Effective Date and Time:
Policy will start on Monday, September 28, 2026 from 3:00 PM to close daily.
Age Requirement:
Visitors under 18 must be accompanied by an adult age 21 or older. One supervising adult (21+) may accompany up to four (4) minors
Where:
Westfield Wheaton, 11160 Veirs Mill Road, Wheaton MD 20902-1094 (Interior & Exterior Common Areas)
Westfield Montgomery, 7101 Democracy Blvd, Bethesda, MD 20817 (Interior & Exterior Common Areas)”