Germantown Archives - Page 82 of 147

Vehicle Fire on Ridge Rd Sends One Adult to Burn Center

Published June 30, 2023 at 6:11PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services responded to a call for a vehicle fire that occurred on Ridge Rd. on Friday afternoon. The fire extended to the home the vehicle was parked at. According to Battalion Chief Jason Blake, one adult was was burned and taken to the burn center. Though there was damage to the home, no residents were displaced.

Ridge Rd (Gaithersburg) vehicle fire with exposure to a home. One adult burned, transported to the Burn Center. No residents displaced. PE728, PE732, PAT708, M708 & BC705. @mcfrsPIO pic.twitter.com/jlfbzaesXQ

Food Court Now Open at New Grand Mart in Germantown

By Patrick Herron

Published June 30, 2023 at 5:45PM

Noodles & Friends and Gogi Friends Korean BBQ have opened inside of the food court at New Grand Mart supermarket at 13069 Wisteria Drive in the Germantown Plaza shopping center. Additional vendors, including Tous les Jours (bakery) and Fortune Cha (bubble tea and dessert) are expected to open by the end of July. Menu items at Noodles & Friends include JjaJang (noodles with blackbean sauce), Jjampong (seafood soup), KimChi fried rice, and Shrimp Tangsu. Menu items at Gogi Friends includes BulGogi, Bibim Bap, Ramyeon noodles, and dumpling soup.

New Grand Mart opened in the space previously occupied by Lotte Plaza on June 8th. According to its website, “New Grand Mart carries a variety of fresh produce, fish, meats, and ethnic specialty items that is hard for other markets to match.”

Police and Family Concerned for Missing 15-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Published June 30, 2023 at 11:07AM | Updated July 3, 2023 at 1:32PM

Harmonee is approximately 5-feet, 10-inches tall and weighs 170 pounds. She has brown eyes and red hair. She was last seen wearing a gray shirt and black jeans. Police and family are concerned for her welfare. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Harmonee Sykes is asked to call the police non-emergency number at (301) 279-8000 (24-hour line). Callers may remain anonymous.

Charleys Cheeseteaks & Wings Opens Today in Germantown

By Patrick Herron

Published June 30, 2023 at 12:26AM | Updated June 30, 2023 at 8:41AM

Charleys Cheesesteaks & Wings opens today, Friday, June 30, at 19877 Century Blvd in Germantown. Charleys is taking over the location that was previously home to Roll by Goodyear and Yogi Castle in the Shops at Town Center & Century Station shopping center. The restaurant is being opened by the same franchise group that owns the location at 405 N Frederick Ave in Gaithersburg. Unlike most mall food court locations, this Charleys will also serve wings and milkshakes.

In March, we reported that signage went up for Charleys Philly Steaks inside of the Germantown Walmart at 20910 Frederick Rd, taking over the space formerly occupied by McDonald’s. No opening date for the Wal-Mart Charleys has been announced but it is expected to open this summer.

County to Host Independence Day Fireworks Shows in Kensington and Germantown

By Patrick Herron

Published June 28, 2023 at 6:02PM

Montgomery County will host two free Independence Day fireworks displays this year, one on Saturday, July 1, and the other on Tuesday, July 4. The Independence Day celebrations will take place at the following locations:

“Our Independence Day fireworks displays are such wonderful events and the perfect opportunity to enjoy music, outdoors and time with family and friends,” said Montgomery County Recreation Director Robin Riley. “We look forward to celebrating together once again this summer.”

Update: Illegal Fireworks Cause Garage Explosion That Injures Two and Leads to ~$400K in Damage; Several Pets Safely Removed

By MCS Staff

Published June 28, 2023 at 7:04AM | Updated June 28, 2023 at 7:22AM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a call for an explosion that occurred in the 14200 block of Cervantes Ave in the Seneca Estates neighborhood near Seneca Rd on Tuesday evening.

According to the initial report by MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, it was communicated that a model rocket malfunctioned and resulted in an explosion inside of the garage of a single family home. The investigation later revealed that the explosion occurred due to illegal fireworks that were misused with modifying components. Crews arrived to see smoke coming from the garage of the home and were able to extinguish the fire.

Two Adults Taken to the Hospital With Serious Injuries After Illegal Fireworks Mishap

By MCS Staff

Published June 27, 2023 at 8:16PM | Updated June 28, 2023 at 6:38AM

Updated to reflect that the explosion occurred due to illegal fireworks

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a call on the 14200 block of Cervantes Ave in the Seneca Estates neighborhood near Seneca Rd on Tuesday evening.

Concern for Missing 15-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Published June 27, 2023 at 1:31PM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Beatrice Cole, a missing 15-year-old from Germantown.

Beatrice was last seen on Friday, June 23, 2023, at approximately 12 a.m., leaving her residence in the 19700 block of Crystal Rock Drive in Germantown. Beatrice is approximately 5-feet, 5-inches tall and weighs 150 pounds. She has brown eyes and brown hair. Police and family are concerned for her welfare.

MCPD Responds to Sounds of Gunshots in Germantown Monday Afternoon

By MCS Staff

Published June 26, 2023 at 2:26PM

Montgomery County Police responded to the 18500 block of Nutmeg Pl, off of Cinnamon Dr., at approximately 12:40pm for the sound of gunshots. According to MCPD, no injuries have been […]

Two 15-Year-Olds Shot at Birthday Party in Germantown

By Patrick Herron

Published June 25, 2023 at 10:40PM

The Maryland-Nation Capital Park Police Montgomery County Division have released additional information regarding a shooting that occurred in Germantown on Sunday, June 25. According to a press release, “The Maryland-National Capital Park Police are investigating a shooting that occurred today at approximately 6:30 p.m. at Clearspring Local Park located at 20101 Scenery Drive Germantown, Maryland.

Two Shot Sunday in Germantown

By Patrick Herron

Published June 25, 2023 at 7:13PM

Police are on the scene of a shooting that took place Sunday, June 25 around 6:30pm near Clearspring Local Park & Captain James E. Daly Elementary in Germantown. According to public safety reporter Cordell Pugh, one person was shot in the stomach and one person was injured when a bullet grazed their arm.