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Germantown Walmart’s Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for $7 Million Remodel Rescheduled; Update on Charley’s Cheesesteaks

Published August 25, 2023 at 10:56AM

The ribbon cutting ceremony at Walmart (20910 Frederick Rd) in Germantown scheduled for Friday, August 25 has been rescheduled to Friday, September 1 at 7am. The event is being organized by the Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) to mark the completion of recent renovations at the location. According to the GGCC, “Join us for Walmart Supercenter’s ribbon cutting and unveiling of its new store remodel at the Germantown location! The $7 million remodel includes a new floor plan, parking lot project, new merchandise, food online grocery delivery , and 60 new associate hires. Walmart’s Germantown location currently employees nearly 500 people and is celebrating 20 years of being part of the community.”

Charleys Cheesesteaks and Wings will also opening inside the Germantown Walmart, possibly as soon as this weekend. Charleys is taking over the space formerly occupied by McDonald’s. A representative at the restaurant tells us that they are just waiting for final inspections to be completed. Featured image courtesy of Google Maps.

Suspects Arrested for Series of Residential Burglaries; Ghost Gun Recovered From Stolen Vehicle

By Patrick Herron

Published August 25, 2023 at 10:46AM

Detectives from the 1st, 4th, 5th and 6th Districts Investigative Sections, along with detectives from Gaithersburg Police, collaborated and determined that a series of residential burglaries were committed by the same suspects. The investigation by detectives has revealed that the two suspects posed as workers wearing a reflective vest, forced entry into at least 7 homes, stole property and left the scenes.

Authorities Investigate Possible Explosives at Department of Energy in Germantown Thursday Morning

By Patrick Herron

Published August 24, 2023 at 2:53PM

Around 9am this morning, Montgomery County Police tweeted that the entrance to the Department of Energy in the 19900 block of Germantown Rd. was closed as the result of an investigation by the Federal Protective Services. According to a report by FOX 5, a security dog alerted security personnel to the presence of possible explosives inside a vehicle at a Department of Energy checkpoint which prompted the investigation.

At 11am, the entrance to the Department of Energy was reopened. There were no injuries reported and the investigation is continuing off-site. We will post an update when additional information is available.

Traffic: Significant Delays on Germantown Road Thursday Morning Due to Investigation

By Patrick Herron

Published August 24, 2023 at 9:20AM | Updated August 24, 2023 at 11:09AM

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: The entrance to the Department of Energy in the 19900 block of Germantown Rd. is closed as the result of an investigation by the Federal Protective Services.

Drivers are advised to seek an alternate route.

Update on Big Blue Swim School in Germantown

By Patrick Herron

Published August 15, 2023 at 1:06PM

Permanent signage is up and construction has begun at Big Blue Swim School )13032 Middlebrook Rd) in Germantown, the former site of Monkey Joe’s from 2016-2019 and Hard Times Cafe before that. Big Blue was founded in 2009 by U.S National Champion swimmer Chris DeJong and this will be the school’s first Maryland location. No opening date has been announced.

Additional information per Big Blue Swim School available below: “Big Blue Swim School teaches kids ages three months to 12 years how to be safe, happy, and confident swimmers. We offer an unparalleled weekly swim lesson experience made easier and more effective by our professional swim instructors, proprietary technology and curriculum, and our comfortable and convenient facilities. Ultra-clean, 90-degree pools; comfortable, Wi-Fi enabled viewing areas; ample changing rooms; and convenient parking are just some of the amenities that set us apart. And don’t forget, you can schedule multiple kids and different levels at the same time.”

Concern for Missing Germantown Woman

By Patrick Herron

Published August 11, 2023 at 4:22PM | Updated August 17, 2023 at 2:22PM

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Christine Mowat is asked to call Montgomery County Police Non-Emergency (301) 279-8000 (24-hour line).

Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 5th District Investigative Section are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Christine Mowat, a missing 49-year-old.https://t.co/RPKaHK0bKS pic.twitter.com/0Fa7Ek3pKK

Teens Arrested After Side Swiping Police Cruiser in Stolen Vehicle Friday Morning in Germantown

By MCS Staff

Published August 11, 2023 at 2:06PM

This morning at approximately 7:44 a.m., officers responded to the area of the Fox Chapel Shopping Center in Germantown for the report of multiple individuals attempting to break into vehicles. […]

Police Attempting to Identify and Locate Guardians of Lost Toddler

By Patrick Herron

Published August 11, 2023 at 12:24PM | Updated August 11, 2023 at 4:18PM

Anyone with information regarding guardians or family is asked to call Montgomery County Police Non-Emergency (301) 279-8000 (24-hour line).

Police and Family Searching for Missing 14-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Published August 11, 2023 at 11:12AM

The Special Victims Investigations Division is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Sean Smith Jr., a missing 14-year-old from Germantown. Smith was last seen on August 1, 2023, in the 19300 block of Crystal Rock Dr. in Germantown. He is 6’1″, 150 lbs, with black hair, brown eyes, and was last seen wearing a black hoodie, blue jeans, carrying a blue and black backpack

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Sean Smith Jr is asked to call Montgomery County Police Non-Emergency (301) 279-8000 (24-hour line).

EchoStar, Parent Company of Germantown-Based Hughes, and Dish Network Have Signed Merger Agreement

By MCS Staff

Published August 10, 2023 at 9:33PM

EchoStar, the parent company of Germantown-based broadband satellite services provider Hughes, and Dish Network have signed an all-stock merger agreement with the goal of establishing a global connectivity provider to businesses, governments and consumers. The boards of directors at both companies unanimously approved the deal and all parties expect to complete the transaction by the end of 2023, according to a joint statement released Tuesday.

Under the agreement, Dish Network shareholders will own 69 percent of the combined firm and EchoStar shareholders will hold the remaining 31 percent. Charles Egren, co-founder and chairman of the two companies, will serve as executive chairman of the merged entity upon the deal’s closure, while EchoStar President and CEO Hamid Akhavan will lead the future organization to be headquartered in Englewood, Colorado.

Walmart in Germantown to Host Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Store’s $7 Million Remodel

By Patrick Herron

Published August 8, 2023 at 12:50PM

There will be a ribbon cutting ceremony at Walmart (20910 Frederick Rd) in Germantown on Friday, August 25 at 7am with the Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) to mark the completion of recent renovations at the location. According to the GGCC, “Join us for Walmart Supercenter’s ribbon cutting and unveiling of its new store remodel at the Germantown location! The $7 million remodel includes a new floor plan, parking lot project, new merchandise, food online grocery delivery , and 60 new associate hires. Walmart’s Germantown location currently employees nearly 500 people and is celebrating 20 years of being part of the community.”

Charleys Cheesesteaks and Wings is also scheduled to open inside the Germantown Walmart soon, though no opening date has been announced. Charleys is taking over the space formerly occupied by McDonald’s. Featured image courtesy of Google Maps.