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Playful Pack is Coming to Germantown

Published November 28, 2022 at 6:00PM

Playful Pack, a daycare and boarding facility for dogs, is coming to The Shops at Seneca Meadows in Germantown, taking over the location that was previously home to ‘For Eyes’ two stores down from Panera (near Wegmans). The doggy daycare has locations in Northern Virginia and Annapolis, as well as an upcoming location in Rockville. Playful Pack offers the following services and features, including:

Per Playful Pack: We are proud to maintain a cage-free atmosphere here at Playful Pack to mimic a dog’s natural environment and meet our PACKmates’ physical and mental needs. Each weekday, we plan a variety of exciting activities that rotate throughout the month, including bacon bubbles, gourmet treats, tunnels of fun, snuffle mats, frozen Kongs, and more. We even host birthday “pawties” on our PACKmates’ special days!

Concern for Missing Seventy-Year-Old Man

By Patrick Herron

Published November 25, 2022 at 9:37PM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 5th District Investigative Section are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 70-year-old from Germantown. Donnie Garnet Allen was last seen on Friday, November 25, 2022, at approximately 12 p.m., in the 11000 block of Grassy Knoll Ter. Allen is approximately 6-feet, 1-inch tall and weighs 175 pounds. He has grey and brown hair and brown eyes. It is unknown what he was last seen wearing.

Allen was driving a pink 2021 Cadillac XT5 SUV with North Carolina tags JFM9618. The car has the “Mary Kay” logo on the back. Maryland State Police has entered a Silver Alert for Allen. Police and family are concerned her his welfare.

Adult Male Arrested and Charged with the Dollar Tree Robberies and Dunkin’ Donuts Theft in Germantown

By Patrick Herron

Published November 25, 2022 at 3:26PM

On Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at approximately 8:31 p.m., 5th District officers responded to the Dollar Tree store in the 18000 block of Mateny Rd. for the report of a strong-arm robbery that just occurred. The investigation by detectives has determined that Morris entered the store, picked up merchandise to purchase and went to the counter. While an employee was helping another customer, Morris pushed the employee out of the way. The two struggled and Morris stole an undisclosed amount of money from the cash register and left the scene.

MCFRS Respond to Fire in Germantown Wednesday Evening

By MCS Staff

Published November 23, 2022 at 7:04PM | Updated November 23, 2022 at 7:23PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) are responding to a report of a fire in the chimney of a single family home on Wayfarer Rd, near Blunt Rd., in North Germantown, according to MCFRS Public Information Officer Pete Piringer.

Multiple responded to the call to find a fire in fireplace that extended to an area behind the chimney insert. The fire in the box was extinguished and crews are currently looking for any possible further extension. No injuries. Featured photo courtesy of Google Maps.

Vehicle Driven into Bloom Medicinal Marijuana Dispensary in Germantown

By MCS Staff

Published November 21, 2022 at 4:15PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) were called to the scene of a vehicle that was driven into a building in Germantown a little before 3pm on Monday afternoon, according to MCFRS Public Information Officer, Pete Piringer.

Fire units and EMS are currently on the scene at Bloom Medicinals at 11539 Middlebrook Rd in Germantown. The driver of the vehicle is being evaluated with serious, but non-life threatening injuries, and two adults who were inside the building are being evaluated for minor injuries.

ALDI Rolls Back Thanksgiving Foods to 2019 Prices

By Patrick Herron

Published November 21, 2022 at 9:24AM | Updated November 21, 2022 at 11:04AM

ALDI is currently running a “Thanksgiving Price Rewind” now through November 29 at all of its locations. The grocery chain is matching 2019 prices, up to a 30% discount, on holiday food items marked with a red sticker. “Think favorites like brie cheese, prosciutto, cornbread stuffing, award-winning wines, mini quiches, fresh brown-and-serve rolls, macarons and apple pie, to name a few. Shoppers can look for the Thanksgiving Price Rewind icon in their local ad and throughout the store for extra savings,” the company said in a press release. Aldi has MoCo locations in Gaithersburg, Germantown, Kensington, Montgomery Village, Rockville, Silver Spring, and Takoma Park.

Germantown Family Celebrates the Holidays and Tradition With Extravagant Light Display

By MCS Staff

Published November 20, 2022 at 6:20PM | Updated November 21, 2022 at 6:37AM

The Salgado family of Germantown has had a Christmas light display as far back as they can remember. The incredible display includes giant lighted arches, over 25 inflatables characters, a 20ft snowman, thousands of lights, an animatronic Santa, and more.

They call it the Salgado Family Christmas Display, and it’s put together each year by siblings Pahan and Supuli, their parents Ameesha and Chalanga, uncle Indika, and cousins Dulitha and Dinuki. The tradition started at their grandmother’s house in Gaithersburg when Pahan and Supuli were small children. The display eventually moved to her children’s home in Germantown. Their grandmother passed away in 2020 and the family lost their other grandmother in Sri Lanka the same year as well. To honor them and their memories, the family added two angels to the display.

Both MoCo Mission BBQ Locations to Add Beer and Wine to the Menu

By MCS Staff

Published November 19, 2022 at 5:04PM

Mission BBQ, an American BBQ restaurant, arrived in MoCo when its Rockville restaurant opened back on 2017, taking over the Benjarong space in Rockville’s Wintergreen Plaza. Since then, Mission BBQ has opened a second MoCo location in Germantown, opening in early 2020 in the space that was formerly home to Ruby Tuesday. Both MoCo locations are now looking to add beer and wine to their menu.

Mission BBQ has a Qualification Hearing of a Class H, Beer & Wine License, On-Sale Only with Montgomery County’s ABS on Thursday, December 1st. If all goes well, the new additions to the menu could be there for the start of 2023.

Collision Injures Six (4 Adults, 2 Children); Shuts Down Brink Rd in Germantown on Friday Night

By MCS Staff

Published November 18, 2022 at 11:10PM | Updated November 18, 2022 at 11:42PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) were called to the scene of a collision on Brink Rd and Leaman Ln. in North Germantown a little before 9pm on Friday night, according to MCFRS public information officer Pete Piringer.

According to Piringer, one person was trapped inside the car upon arrival. That person was extricated from the vehicle, but there was a total of six injuries. The injuries included one adult who suffered life threatening injuries (Priority 1 trauma), 3 adults who suffered serious injuries (Priority 2 trauma), and 2 children who suffered serious injuries (Priority 2 trauma).

Fourth Teen Arrested in Connection with Germantown Homicide

By MCS Staff

Published November 17, 2022 at 3:46PM

Per MCPD: A fourth suspect has been arrested in connection with the Friday, April 22, 2022, homicide of 20-year-old Taon Lamont Cline on Gunners Branch Road in Germantown.

During the course of the investigation, Major Crimes detectives discovered evidence connecting 17-year-old, Daylon Windell Miller of Germantown, to the April 22 homicide. Miller was arrested on Thursday, November 17, 2022.

Wednesday Night Update on Clopper Rd Water Main Repair

By MCS Staff

Published November 16, 2022 at 8:21PM

Per WSSC at 6:41pn on Wednesday, November 16th: Water main on Clopper Rd in Germantown was repaired this afternoon. Water has been restored to all impacted customers. Crews will now begin road repairs & paving overnight. One lane remains open alternating traffic direction.

Previous updates: The 24” water main repairs continue at Clopper Rd, between Mateny and Game Preserve, according to a social media posting by WSSC Water. “The large pipe has been dug up and will be cut out and replaced at site of break as soon as water flow within the pipe can be completely stopped. This is often a challenge… getting valves to hold closed.”