Week in Review: Dec. 19-25

Correction: A previous version of this article mistakenly stated that the Kensington Heights and Kensington View civic associations have officially opposed Costco's parking waiver application.  the KHCA complained to the Department of Permitting Services about the process of review, but did not officially oppose the waiver itself at the time of this article's publication. We regret the error.

Catch up on all the news this week in Wheaton:

Although the Kensington Heights Civic Association  the Department of Permitting Services decided not to extend the comment period (which ended Wednesday) and seems poised to approve the waiver.

Also in Costco news, Costco wants to  for its proposed gas station from February to May.

Glenallan Elementary School students will attend classes at Fairland Center next semester as their school building undergoes modernization.  for members of the community to share their memories of the school, which was built in the early '60s.

Rumors were flying on Twitter about an armed robbery after crowds flooded Wheaton Mall late Thursday night and early Friday morning, hoping for a chance 

Find Santa and the Westfield Wheaton Express in this of shoppers in the holiday spirit at Wheaton mall.

At its December meeting, the discussed the resources available for small businesses as Wheaton goes through redevelopment. WRAC also decided to send letters supporting Costco's parking waiver application and greater residential density.

Joe Ortega, Wheaton High School's football coach,