The Maryland SoccerPlex is a 24 field complex in Boyds that welcomes more than 1 million visitors a year. Opened in 2000, the Maryland SoccerPlex was built with a public-private partnership between the Maryland Soccer Foundation and the Maryland National-Capital Park and Planning Commission (MNCPPC). A $2.1 million investment and advancement drainage project for Maryland SoccerPlex’s 20 native soil natural fields was recently completed.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to the 14100blk of Gallop Ter, off Clopper Rd in Germantown on Saturday, April 20, for the report of a house fire involving an electric scooter.
Starbucks is coming to the Germantown Square Shopping Center, taking over the space previously occupied by SunTrust/Truist bank at 12605 Wisteria Dr.
The D.C. Area Interfaith Gun Violence Prevention Network (Interfaith GVP Network), in partnership with the Montgomery County Sheriff and State’s Attorney, will host a gun buyback event at the United Church of Christ of Seneca Valley (13421 Clopper Road) in Germantown on Saturday, April 20, 2024 from 9am-1pm. (more…)
The Montgomery County Commission on Aging will host information sessions for older adults in April and May. (more…)
Last month we reported that permanent signage was up for Hangry Joe’s at 19730 Germantown Rd in the Shops at Germantown shopping center. According hangryjoesgermantown.com, the restaurant is scheduled to open on Tuesday, June 4, 2024.
A Montgomery County resident struck gold with a $50,000 win after buying a winning scratch-off ticket from Chapel Beer and Wine, located at 19737 Frederick Rd in Germantown. Full story below courtesy MDLottery:
According to the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office, “In the Circuit Court for Montgomery County, MD, the Honorable Rachel McGuckian has sentenced defendant, Kimberly Tyler, 31, of Germantown, to 30 years in prison suspend all but 25 years to serve and five years of supervised probation upon release. (more…)
The personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2024’s Most Diverse Cities in America to “identify the places where people have the most unique blend of perspectives, which brings social and economic benefits.” Montgomery County, MD is home to the top three cities (areas) on the list, with Gaithersburg, Silver Spring, and Germantown coming in ranked first, second, and third.
Montgomery County Police has released surveillance footage of suspects who are wanted in connection to an armed robbery in Germantown.