The Montgomery County Office of Human Rights is accepting nominations for its Human Rights Hall of Fame, honoring individuals who have made significant contributions to civil rights and social justice within the County, with the nomination period closing on Nov. 25 and the induction ceremony set for Dec. 15 at the BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown. (more…)
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) has charged Adelaida Consuelo Zacarias Chacon, of Germantown, and Reyna Gomez Lopez, of Philadelphia, with first-degree conspiracy to commit murder after an investigation revealed that Chacon allegedly paid Gomez Lopez to arrange a murder-for-hire plot against her ex-boyfriend.
Good Fortune Cafe, which has been serving the area since 1994 (according to its website), closed in August at 237 Kentlands Place. At the time an employee shared that they would be returning later in the year in the space that has been home to Happy Uncle in Germantown’s Clopper’s Mill shopping center (18022 Mateny Rd.) for more than 20 years. Today, it was confirmed by Happy Uncle that Good Fortune would be taking over early next year.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a collision with entrapment on Crystal Rock Drive in Germantown on Tuesday, November 5, at approximately 1:30pm.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a collision on W. Old Baltimore Rd. near Frederick Rd. in the Germantown/Clarksburg area shortly before 3pm on Wednesday afternoon.
On Tuesday, Judge Lydia K. Griggsby sentenced Darnell Palmer, 23, Germantown, Maryland, to 84 months in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for possession of a controlled substance with the intent to distribute and possession of a firearm and ammunition by a convicted felon.
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 5th District Investigative Section are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing Germantown man. (more…)
Earlier this month, we reported that the Big Lots at 20926 Frederick Rd in the Milestone Shopping Center, Germantown, will be permanently closing. The store recently began its closing sale and is now offering discounts of up to 25% on select items, according to a representative (5%-25% overall, depending on the items). The discounts are expected to increase as the store approaches its anticipated closure, likely right after Christmas. A specific date is not yet available.
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Germantown Investigative Section, are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing Germantown woman. (more…)
The Germantown Flea Market returns Saturday, November 2, from 8am-1pm at the MARC rail commuter lot at the intersection of Germantown Rd. (Rt. 118) and Bowman Mill Drive. Additional details below courtesy of the Germantown Historical Society: (more…)
“Coming soon” signage is now up for Del Mar Latin Food at 18058 Mateny Rd in the Cloppers Mill Village shopping center in Germantown. (more…)