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Where to Watch Fireworks in Montgomery County This July

Published June 15, 2022 at 11:41AM | Updated June 15, 2022 at 8:06PM

After the COVID-19 pandemic caused cancellations in 2020 and 2021, Independence Day fireworks and celebrations are back in a big way this year. Below is a list of all the MoCo fireworks displays that have been announced:

Sign language interpreter services and other auxiliary aids or services will be provided upon request with as much notice as possible, preferably at least three business days before the event. To request special accommodations, contact a therapeutic recreation specialist at 240-777-6870 or email [email protected].

Montgomery County to Host Fireworks Shows in Germantown and Kensington

By Patrick Herron

Published June 14, 2022 at 11:27AM | Updated June 14, 2022 at 11:51AM

Montgomery County has announced that they will be hosting two fireworks shows this year. One at Albert Einstein High School in Kensington on July 2, and another at the South Germantown Recreation Park on July 4. Additional firework displays already announced in Montgomery County include the City of Gaithersburg’s Summerfest on July 2 at Bohrer Park, Rockville’s Independence Day Celebration in King Farm, and the annual Town of Poolesville/Upper Montgomery County Fire Department fireworks display.

The Independence Day celebrations will take place at the following locations:

Food Distribution Event Tuesday, June 14 in Germantown For Those in Need

By Patrick Herron

Published June 14, 2022 at 11:14AM

There will be a food distribution event today, June 14, at Germantown Elementary School (19110 Liberty Mill Rd) from 2-3PM. Please remain in your vehicle while food is being delivered.

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Detectives Ask for Assistance in Locating Missing 17-Year-Old Teenager

By Patrick Herron

Published June 14, 2022 at 10:44AM

On Wednesday, June 8, 2022, at approximately 10:30 p.m., Tonja Jones, age 17, was last seen at her residence in the 8900 block of Center Way Rd. Tonja is 5-feet, 4-inches tall and weighs approximately 200 pounds. She has brown eyes and orange hair. She was last seen wearing eyeglasses, a black t-shirt, black shorts and black Crocs.

Police and family are concerned for her welfare.

(Located) Detectives Ask for Assistance in Locating Missing 14-Year-Old From Germantown

By Patrick Herron

Published June 13, 2022 at 12:01PM | Updated June 15, 2022 at 9:02AM

In the afternoon of Thursday, June 9, 2022, Sincere Kareem Daughtry, age 14, was last seen at Northwest High School in the 13500 block of Richter Farm Rd. in Germantown. He is missing from the 18200 block of Smoke House Ct.

Sincere is 5-feet, 1-inch tall and weighs approximately 100 pounds. He has brown eyes and black hair. He was last seen wearing a black/white t-shirt, gray jeans pants and black/white sneakers.

Seneca Valley High School Achieves LEED Silver Certification

By MCS Staff

Published June 11, 2022 at 2:10PM

At more than 439,000 square feet, Seneca Valley High School is the largest MCPS project to have achieved certification under the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED rating system, the most widely used green building rating system in the world. LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. Points are assessed during project design and after construction to achieve a final rating of Certified, Silver or Gold. With Seneca Valley’s Silver certification, the total number of MCPS schools with LEED certification is 37.

“Seneca Valley High School students and families prioritized environmental consciousness throughout the design process for their new building, noting that we must all play our role in ensuring a safe and sustainable future for our children and our community,” said Dr. Marc Cohen, principal at Seneca Valley.

Germantown Resident Wins $50,000 Powerball Prize After Purchasing Ticket at Giant

By Patrick Herron

Published June 10, 2022 at 10:28PM

She was the only Marylander to claim a third-tier prize in the drawing and was one of 10 such players nationwide. The avid player retired in December after 39 years as an inspector for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. When asked of her plans for her winnings, the loyal player said the windfall will go into her savings account.

No one has hit the jackpot, which rolled to $229 million for the Saturday, June 11 drawing. The estimated cash value is $132.3 million.

Greene Turtle Germantown Replacement Will Be Four Seas Restaurant

By MCS Staff

Published June 10, 2022 at 2:13PM | Updated June 11, 2022 at 7:16AM

The restaurant that will be opening in the space that was formerly home to Greene Turtle at 19961 Century Blvd in Germantown will be called Four Seas Restaurant.

We received confirmation of the permanent closure of Greene turtle in Germantown back in the summer of 2020. Since then, the building was available for sale and ended up settling back on December 17th, 2021 for $3 million. Jim McGinnis, of Restaurant Brokers & Developers, represented the sale of the building (19961 Century Blvd in Germantown), the former home of the Greene Turtle.

Detectives Investigate Fatal Collision in Germantown

By Patrick Herron

Published June 10, 2022 at 11:43AM

The initial investigation has revealed that the driver of a silver 2007 Infinity M35 was traveling southbound on Frederick Rd., approaching Wheatfield Dr., when the driver and lone occupant lost control of the vehicle while attempting to negotiate the curve. The vehicle crossed into the median and struck a tree prior to coming to a rest in the northbound lanes of Frederick Rd. The driver was ejected from the vehicle.

The driver was transported to an area hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The name of the deceased will be released following proper notification of family. This is an active and ongoing investigation.

BlackRock Center for the Arts Announces Free ‘Movies Under the Stars’ Events in Germantown

By MCS Staff

Published June 10, 2022 at 9:52AM

Summer nights call for movie lights! The BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown has announced FREE showings of Shrek, In The Heights, Encanto, Sister Act and Sister Act II throughout the summer. Concessions will be available for purchase and no outside drinks are allowed. Anyone interested is encouraged to bring their most comfy blanket or lawn chairs.

8:00 PM – arrival 8:30 PM – movie starts. Questions? [email protected]

MoCo History: The 1932 Murder of Horace Waters (A Man Whose Ancestors Helped Settle Germantown)

By Susan Soderberg

Published June 10, 2022 at 7:47AM

The peace of the little village of Germantown was broken by the sound of gunshots on January 20, 1932. Robbers had entered Horace Waters’ store at around 7 p.m. They shot and killed Mr. Waters, a prominent citizen of Montgomery County, and wounded his clerk

Horace Waters was known to carry a large amount of cash, and often loaned money to local people in need, both white and black. He operated a general store in Germantown at the corner of Germantown Road and Clopper Road for more than 50 years. A grandson of one of the first settlers of the area, William Waters, Horace was a director of the Farmer’s Banking and Trust Company of Rockville and well respected in the community.