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Germantown Train Station Was Rebuilt Using Its Original Plans After it Was Destroyed by Fire in 1978

Published September 7, 2026 at 8:00AM

Courtesy Germantown Historical Society

Today, Germantown Train Station is used as a waiting room for commuters and has a coffee shop, Alafia Crossing, operated by Bota King. More than 800 passengers board the trains that leave the MARC (Maryland Area Regional Commuter) train in Germantown every weekday morning, a stop along the Brunswick Line that travels from West Virginia to Washington, DC.CSX Transportation owns this line of rail. But the tracks used to be part of a Baltimore & Ohio network dating back to the 19^thcentury.

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Decades of Whitman Football Talent Returned For Season Opener

By MCS Staff

Published September 6, 2026 at 6:05PM

Courtesy Dana Manatos

Some of Walt Whitman High School’s most accomplished football alumni returned ahead of the Vikings’ Week 1 matchup against the Kennedy Cavaliers, offering encouragement and sharing their experience as the program begins a new era under head coach Patrick Galloway. Whitman went on to win the season opener, 46-0.

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What Was There Before Germantown Town Center?

Published August 30, 2026 at 6:00AM | Updated August 30, 2026 at 10:24AM

Courtesy Susan Soderberg, Germantown Historical Society

Written by Susan Soderberg of the Germantown Historical Society

When standing at the Germantown Library or BlackRock Center for the Arts, ever wonder what was there before Germantown Town Center was Germantown Town Center?

Beloved Maryland Pizzeria Auction To Feature A 1986 Delivery Truck, Commercial Equipment, Supplies, and More

By MCS Staff

Published June 17, 2026 at 2:03PM

Courtesy Rasmus

Just days before its final slice is served, Armand’s Pizzeria & Grille in Rockville is participating in an upcoming auction giving restaurant owners, entrepreneurs, and collectors the opportunity to purchase equipment and memorabilia from the longtime local institution.

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Historic African American Landmark Pleasant View To Reopen On June 20th

By MCS Staff

Published June 9, 2026 at 11:01AM

Courtesy Google Maps

One of Montgomery County’s most significant African American historic landmarks will officially reopen to the public later this month following a major restoration effort.

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A Piece Of Putt-Putt Still Lives On Inside Local Apartment Complex

By MCS Staff

Published June 3, 2026 at 10:43AM

For many longtime Montgomery County residents, Putt-Putt on Rollins Avenue was a rite of passage. Whether it was birthday parties, first dates, arcade games, or friendly mini-golf rivalries, the Rockville attraction created memories for generations before closing in 2002.

Today, Qdoba occupies part of the former site, while the neighboring Rollins Ridge apartment community had taken the old Putt-Putt property’s address. But located inside the apartment complex is a surprising piece of local history that many residents didn’t know is still around.

97-Year-Old Daughter Of Thomas W. Pyle Visits School Named In His Honor

By MCS Staff

Published May 31, 2026 at 8:27AM

Thomas W. Pyle Middle School

Thomas W. Pyle Middle School, located on Wilson Ln. in Bethesda, recently welcomed a special guest with a direct connection to the school’s history.

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Montgomery Village Turns 60: A Look Back at the Community’s History

By MCS Staff

Published May 29, 2026 at 8:14PM

Lake Whetstone in Montgomery Village

This year marks the 60th anniversary of Montgomery Village, one of Montgomery County’s most recognizable planned communities and home to more than 40,000 residents today.

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The History of Pine Crest Elementary

By MCS Staff

Published May 22, 2026 at 9:06AM

Located in the Woodmoor area of Silver Spring, Pine Crest Elementary School has served generations of local families for more than eight decades, evolving alongside the growing Four Corners community.

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The Maryland Origins of Fortnite Creator Epic Games

By MCS Staff

Published May 22, 2026 at 9:04AM

Fortnite

Long before Fortnite became a global phenomenon played by hundreds of millions, the company behind it was born in Montgomery County.

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Connie Chung Oral History Studio Coming to New Montgomery History Center

By MCS Staff

Published May 18, 2026 at 9:50AM

Left: Connie Chung working at WTTG Metromedia in Washington, D.C. (1969) Right: Author photo for NYT bestselling autobiography Connie: A Memoir. (Photo courtesy Connie Aramaki/Coco Foto 2024.)

Montgomery History will honor journalist Connie Chung with a new oral history studio when it opens its new Montgomery History Center in downtown Rockville on September 6.

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