https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/new-rules-to-restrict-unaccompanied-minors-at-2-maryland-mallsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/new-rules-to-restrict-unaccompanied-minors-at-2-maryland-mallshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/new-rules-to-restrict-unaccompanied-minors-at-2-maryland-malls#u81591Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:02:02 +0000Westfield Montgomery and Westfield Wheaton malls in Maryland will require all individuals under 18 to be accompanied by an adult after 3 p.m. starting September 28. This policy restricts unaccompanied minors during afternoon and evening hours to address safety concerns. The measure applies specifically to these two Montgomery County locations. Mall management is implementing the curfew following a series of violent incidents at the properties.Why it mattersThe move follows violent events that prompted mall operators to restrict juvenile access. This coincides with broader efforts in Montgomery