Many people have wondered how Black Hill Park got its name. Well, it was named after the Black Hills of South Dakota, famous for its gold mines in the 1870s. Was there gold in what is now Black Hill Park?
By Susan Soderberg (President, Germantown Historical Society)
Lidl, a German international discount supermarket chain, is under contract to purchase the subject properties between Walter Johnson Road and Germantown Road and seeks to develop a 31,000 square foot Lidl Grocery Store with associated parking and open space areas.
Prior to the Concept Plan Submission, a few months back, Lidl held three meetings with Upcounty Planning Staff to review various development schemes. The submitted plans reflect the input of Planning Staff to date.
Prior to his role in HBO’s “Gossip Girl” reboot, Ivan Carlo grew up in Germantown– attending Clopper Mill Elementary School, Roberto Clemente Middle School, and Northwest High School.
The actor credits Northwest High School’s production of “Hairspray” as his inspiration for getting into acting, according to a recent interview in Newscene Magazine.
Per Montgomery County Police:
Detectives from the Montgomery County Police Major Crimes Division have identified the victim in Monday night’s Germantown homicide as 31-year-old, Louis Alfredo Sanchez, Jr. of Germantown.
August 32 opened its first MoCo location in October of 2019 in the Germantown Town Center. After just under two years, a closed sign was put up in the front door and paper went up on the windows. A text message confirmed that the restaurant had closed permanently.
They specialized in “tea, tea drinks, bubble tea, and tea-related products.” We reached out via phone and social media, but have not received a response regarding the closure.
It has been over a year and a half since we let you know that La Gula Mexicana would be taking over the old Agrodolce spot in the Milestone Center in Germantown (21030 Frederick Rd Suite J).
In our last update this past March, there wasn’t much progress in the interior, but we stopped by and things have definitely picked up (photos available below). It looks like the interior is nearly complete and the finishing touches were being placed on the outdoor patio.
A new shop that will feature “ice cream, acai bowls, dog treats, and more” will be coming to Germantown Town Center, taking over the location that was formerly home to Town Center Cleaners (next to Acqua Nails).
Temporary signage has gone up at the location stating that the shop will offer everything listed above. A neon sign is also up in the window that reads “100% Sweet.” As of now, we’re unsure if it’s referring to the new name of the location or if it’s describing the upcoming menu.
At least eight athletes with MoCo ties qualified for the 2020 Olympics!
Andrew Wilson:
$1 Million Multi-Match Ticket Sold in Germantown
Per MD Lottery:
IHOP Offering 58-Cent Short Stacks of Pancakes Today, July 13
To celebrate their 63rd birthday, IHOP is offering 58-cent pancakes today from 7am-7pm. The price is a nod to the year the company opened its first restaurant, 1958.
Detectives Continue to Investigate January 2021 Homicide of Russell Huffman; Ask Public for Information
For Immediate Release: Tuesday, July 6, 2021