Shoppers Food has laid off 185 employees across Maryland following the closure of four additional stores in November, including the longtime Germantown location at 18066 Mateny Road.
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Authentic African Restaurant, which first opened in June 2024 at 13075 Wisteria Drive in Germantown Plaza, has completed a full renovation and rebranding and is now operating as DONO Authentic Restaurant and Lounge. (more…)
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Onelife Fitness in Germantown is preparing for a major transformation as it moves forward with a $3 million renovation and expansion at its 20500 Seneca Meadows Parkway location. According to Maryland Newsletters, J.R. Bernlohr Architects of Annapolis has been selected to lead the project.
BlackRock Center for the Arts and the Germantown Town Center will host a free holiday weekend on Dec. 13 and 14 featuring live performances, an artisan market, family activities, and a Chanukah celebration with a community “can-orah” lighting.
Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) 5th District officers and Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded at 4:17 p.m. to a fatal collision involving a pedestrian and a train on Great Seneca Highway. (more…)
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The Salgado Family Christmas Display, created by siblings Pahan and Supuli Salgado, will open this year at a new location at Hope International Church, 15817 Barnesville Road in Boyds, MD. The grand opening will take place on Saturday, November 29, from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., with the display open on select nights through January 1, 2026. (more…)
The Share Fair will take place at the Black Hill Discovery Center (20926 Lake Ridge Dr, Boyds), where participants can give away gently used items and browse others’ offerings for free. The event, designed as a “trunk-or-treat” style exchange, encourages creativity among “givers” and will be held just in time for the holidays. (more…)
Montgomery County Councilmember At-Large Laurie-Anne Sayles hosted the inaugural Farm-to-Table Symposium on Monday, November 10, 2025, at the BlackRock Center for the Arts, bringing together farmers, restaurateurs, policymakers, and community partners to discuss strengthening local food systems and improving access to fresh, nutritious food.
A Germantown man won a $50,000 top prize in the Maryland Lottery’s Bonus Match 5 drawing on October 30, years after missing out on a previous win when he forgot to play his usual numbers. He purchased the winning ticket at Kingsview Beer and Wine in Germantown, which will receive a $500 bonus, and plans to use part of his winnings toward a future trip to Italy with his wife. Full story below courtesy MD Lottery: (more…)
A Germantown man won $62,576 playing the Maryland Lottery’s Racetrax game on November 7. He placed the winning $4.80 wager at My Dollar & More, 250 North Frederick Avenue in Gaithersburg, which will receive a $625 bonus for selling the ticket. Full story below courtesy MD Lottery: (more…)