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Germantown: Mark Wahlberg-Backed F45 Training to Open in Old Da Marco Location

Published March 19, 2022 at 9:01AM | Updated March 19, 2022 at 5:06PM

F45 Training, an Australian franchisor and operator of fitness centers based in Austin, Texas, will be opening its fourth Montgomery County location in Germantown (current locations exist in Bethesda and Silver Spring, though Google lists Bethesda as temporarily closed), with an additional location opening soon in Olney.

The fitness center will open in the 3,299 SF location that was previously home to Da Marco The Italian Place at The Shops at Seneca Meadows shopping center, next to Wegmans and across from Siriwan Thai. Da Marco closed its Germantown location in April of 2020, following 4 years in Germantown. Part of the space is still available for lease and will include the outdoor dining patio for a future restaurant.

Butler’s Orchard Farm Market Opens For 72nd Season Today

By Patrick Herron

Published March 18, 2022 at 8:57AM

Courtesy Butler's Orchard

Butler’s Orchard and Farm Market at 22222 Davis Mill Rd. in Germantown opens today for its 72nd season. There you will find produce, dairy, home décor, baked goods, and a garden center.

The Farm Market will be open Tuesdays-Sundays from 9am-6pm. The farm’s park is scheduled to open on April 30th.

Montgomery County Based Rehab 2 Perform Ranked as One of the Region’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies

By Patrick Herron

Published March 17, 2022 at 2:57PM

Rehab 2 Perform, which currently has six locations in the D.C. metro area, including in Bethesda and Germantown, was ranked #82 on Inc. Magazine’s List of the Mid-Atlantic Region’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies.

According to a press release, Rehab 2 Perform had a two-year revenue growth of 119%.

Detectives Investigate Armed Robbery of McDonald’s in Germantown; Surveillance Video of Suspect Released

By Patrick Herron

Published March 17, 2022 at 11:58AM

For Immediate Release: Thursday, March 17, 2022

Collisions Close Roads in Bethesda and Darnestown This Morning

By MCS Staff

Published March 15, 2022 at 9:41AM

There is currently an extended road closure on Lone Oak Drive (off of Democracy Blvd) between Montauk Avenue and Mayfield Drive, in Bethesda, due to a traffic collision.

Montgomery County Police advises drivers to seek an alternate route and to expect delays.

Signage Installed at New DSW in Germantown

By Patrick Herron

Published March 14, 2022 at 12:49PM

Signage has been installed at the new DSW (20900-B Frederick Road) in the Milestone Shopping Center in Germantown.

DSW will be taking over the location that was home to Modell’s. The store sells designer and name brand shoes as well as fashion accessories. No opening date has been provided.

Germantown Man Facing Federal Gun and Drug Charges

By MCS Staff

Published March 10, 2022 at 9:50AM

From the U.S. Department of Justice:

Greenbelt, Maryland – A federal criminal complaint has been filed charging Dwight Luis Clarke, age 31, of Germantown, Maryland, for federal charges of being a felon in possession of a firearm, distribution of controlled substances, and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. According to the criminal complaint affidavit, Clarke sold crack cocaine and a heroin/fentanyl mixture, as well as seven firearms, including five privately manufactured firearms, known as “ghost guns.” The criminal complaint was filed on March 4, 2022, and Clarke was arrested on March 7, 2022. Upon his arrest, law enforcement seized another apparent semi-automatic privately made firearm from Clarke’s person. Clarke had his initial appearance in U.S. District Court in Greenbelt yesterday and U.S. Magistrate Judge Charles B. Day ordered that Clarke be detained pending trial.

The Stoltzfus Family, Owners of the Dutch Family Restaurant in Germantown, Involved in Serious Auto Collision

By Patrick Herron

Published March 9, 2022 at 1:15PM

The Stoltzfus family, owners of the Dutch Family Restaurant located inside of the Lancaster County Dutch Market at 12613 Wisteria Dr. in Germantown, were injured in a serious car accident in South Carolina on Sunday morning. The family was traveling to Florida for a vacation.

A GoFundMe has been set up at https://www.gofundme.com/f/jr-ruthies-accidentwe

Germantown Flea Markets Return in April

By Patrick Herron

Published March 5, 2022 at 3:58PM

Per the Germantown Historical Society:

The Germantown Community Flea Market is the place to find bargains and treasures. There’s something for everyone – toys & games – fashions and footwear – antiques and collectibles, lawn mowers and bicycles. You can search for your favorite CDs or books, discover kitchen gadgets you never knew you needed, jewelry to go with your favorite outfit – all kinds of things that you just can’t live without — and all at bargain prices! And the first bargain you find is when you come in – there is no admission or parking fee.

Update on Local Amazon Stores, Including Closings and Grocery Stores

By MCS Staff

Published March 4, 2022 at 2:18PM

Amazon announced on Wednesday that it plans to close all 68 of its brick-and-mortar bookstores, pop-ups and shops carrying toys and home goods (including Amazon 4 Star) in the United States and United Kingdom, per Reuters.

Amazon has an Amazon 4 Star location in Montgomery Mall in Bethesda and one that was planned for Germantown, with signage at that location recently going up. The Montgomery Mall Amazon 4 Star location will be closing permanently on march 19th, the store confirmed today. The Germantown location will no longer be opening, despite the recent signage that was erected prior to Amazon’s announcement.

Germantown: Bunnyland Returns to Butler’s Orchard

By MCS Staff

Published March 2, 2022 at 8:50PM | Updated March 2, 2022 at 9:23PM

Bunnyland returns to Butler’s Orchard in Germantown.

“We are so excited for our first festival of the 2022 season, running April 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 18, 23, and 24!”