Montgomery County lottery players had plenty to celebrate after Wednesday’s Christmas Eve Powerball drawing, which ended a record-breaking jackpot run and produced tens of thousands of winning tickets across Maryland.
Germantown
New “coming soon” signage is now up (photo below shared by Belinda Prather) at the future home of Kusshi Sushi in Germantown, marking another visible step forward for the popular local sushi brand’s expansion.
A Montgomery County Circuit Court judge sentenced Ervin Alfaro-Lopez, 34, of Germantown, to 55 years in prison, with all but 20 years suspended, after he pleaded guilty to sexual abuse of a minor and three counts of third-degree sex offense.
Signage is up for a new Dollar Tree at 20906 Frederick Road, Suite A, in Germantown. The store is located in the former Staples space, which closed in August. (more…)
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Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to multiple traffic incidents involving pedestrians Friday morning amid heavy rain, poor visibility, and worsening weather conditions across the region. (more…)
Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) Fifth District officers were dispatched at approximately 4:15 p.m. on Thursday, December 18, to a reported stabbing in the 20200 block of Red Buckeye Court in Germantown. (more…)
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.