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…)
Second-year carpentry, HVAC, and electrical students from Seneca Valley High School participated in a hands-on construction site tour hosted by Whiting-Turner Contracting Company, where they observed professionals at work and explored Building Information Modeling (BIM) technology.
The visit also marked the beginning of a potential partnership that could provide students with additional real-world experience, including constructing storage units for the reopening of Northwood High School.
The Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes Division, homicide section has identified and charged a suspect in connection with a Germantown homicide.
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes Division are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred late Saturday night at the Germantown Square Urban Park.
Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) 5th District officers responded at 11:08 p.m. on Saturday to a reported shooting near Germantown Road and Middlebrook Road. (more…)
Montgomery County Police 5th District DCAT officers arrested three adult males Thursday afternoon after a traffic stop in the Fox Chapel area of Germantown led to the discovery of illegal drugs and cash. (more…)
A retired federal employee from Germantown won $5,000,000 on a $50 scratch-off ticket purchased at the Town Center Sunoco on Germantown Road. Full story below courtesy MD Lottery: (more…)
Flavor Hive’s return to Germantown has drawn a massive crowd. By 11:15am, hundreds of people had already formed a line outside Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School, eagerly waiting to grab a taste of the viral food truck’s famous chip bag meals and custom bowls. Organizers expect thousands of attendees throughout the day as the event continues until 8pm.
The Germantown Library, located at 19840 Century Blvd., will host historian and author Susan Cooke Soderberg on Saturday, November 8, 2025, from 4:30pm to 5:45pm as part of its History Conversations series. Soderberg will discuss her latest book, “My Name Is Not Tom”: The Life of Reverend Josiah Henson. (more…)
The Shoppers Food store in Germantown, located at 18066 Mateny Road, has closed permanently as of Saturday, November 1. The Germantown location was one of four Maryland stores set to close by November 8, along with locations in College Park, Laurel, and Capitol Heights.