A Gaithersburg woman won a $30,000 top prize on the $3 Loteria scratch-off game after purchasing her ticket at Germantown Wine and Beer on Frederick Road, becoming one of two winners to claim the prize on August 1 at Maryland Lottery headquarters. Full story below courtesy MD Lottery: (more…)
Paris Baguette will open its newest Montgomery County location at 4924 St. Elmo Avenue in the Sophia Bethesda Apartments on Friday, August 8. (more…)
A Montgomery County, Maryland, couple, Rose and Jessie, has captured the hearts of many and been named a group finalist in Variety’s “America’s Favorite Couple” contest. The duo, both lifelong residents of Montgomery County, are now competing for a grand prize of $20,000 and a feature in the esteemed magazine. You can cast your vote here.
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) responded to a domestic disturbance on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in the 19900 block of Stoney Point Way in Germantown, where a man was reportedly threatening to kill his child. Officers arrested 47-year-old Dugan Gokhan after a Taser was used to disarm him, and he was charged with multiple offenses including assault, child abuse, and reckless endangerment. (more…)
While synonymous with the University of South Carolina and laid-back Southern rock, the Grammy-winning band Hootie & the Blowfish has surprising and significant ties to Montgomery County, Maryland. For many local fans, this connection adds a special layer of pride to the band’s enduring legacy, particularly given the band’s enormous success with their July 1994 debut album, Cracked Rear View.
C&C Cafe has officially opened its doors at 13012 Middlebrook Road in the Germantown Commons shopping center, taking over the former ShareTea location. (more…)
On Saturday night, Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) officers from the 5th District responded to a shooting incident in Germantown. The call came in at 8:04 p.m., reporting gunfire in the vicinity of Beehive Lane and Brandermill Drive.
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) responded to a reported stabbing incident in the 19000 block of Germantown Road at 10:21pm Thursday night.
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) has released additional information regarding a fatal two-vehicle collision that occurred on Monday, July 21, 2025 in Germantown. (more…)
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Paris Hernandez Cruz, a missing 17-year-old.
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) has released additional information regarding a fatal traffic collision that occurred on Great Seneca Highway involving two vehicles.