Montgomery County police arrested a 17-year-old in Germantown on Tuesday after locating the suspect in connection with a robbery and auto theft investigation and recovering a loaded handgun with a high-capacity magazine.
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The Lincoln Assassination Connection, by Susan Soderberg of the Germantown Historical Society
If you’ve seen the movie The Conspirator you know that George Andrew Atzerodt (alias Andrew Atwood), was one of the Lincoln assassination conspirators executed on July 7, 1865. Atzerodt was arrested in Germantown, the town where he had spent many years as a boy. How he got involved with the Booth gang and why he ended up back in Germantown is a compelling story.
Sakura Go is coming to 20940-B Frederick Road in Germantown, opening in the Neelsville Village Center in the former home of BGR, short for “Burgers Grilled Right,” which closed in January. (more…)
The drive-thru Dunkin’ at the Fox Chapel Shopping Center in Germantown (19781 Frederick Rd.) is reopening soon, and the closure that sparked questions from local residents is only temporary.
Zoo Mantality, known as The Zoo, was founded in 2024 by Montgomery County natives Khamari Williams (Avalon), Raphael Ayala (Northwest High School) and Rodney Snider (Northwest High School). What began as a few men trying to better themselves through fitness has evolved into a brotherhood rooted in accountability, purpose, community, and support. Now, they’re introducing workout battles to Montgomery County.
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 5th District Investigative Section, are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing Germantown woman. (more…)
South Germantown Adventure Playground Closes for Major Renovation; Reopening Planned for Summer 2026
Montgomery Parks has begun a major renovation of the South Germantown Adventure Playground, which officially began construction on December 1, 2025, according to the Montgomery Parks website. The extensive project will modernize and reimagine one of Montgomery County’s most popular family destinations, with a scheduled reopening in summer 2026.
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 5th District Investigative Section are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Glines Yasmin Rodriguez, a missing 41-year-old.
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Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) 5th District officers responded around 3:48 p.m. on Saturday to a reported shooting near the 12000 block of Birdseye Terrace in Germantown. (more…)
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UPDATE: Geoffrey Wayne Hawley has been located safe and unharmed. Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 5th District Investigative Section are asking for the public’s assistance in […]