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Germantown Flea Markets Return in April

Published March 5, 2022 at 3:58PM

Per the Germantown Historical Society:

The Germantown Community Flea Market is the place to find bargains and treasures. There’s something for everyone – toys & games – fashions and footwear – antiques and collectibles, lawn mowers and bicycles. You can search for your favorite CDs or books, discover kitchen gadgets you never knew you needed, jewelry to go with your favorite outfit – all kinds of things that you just can’t live without — and all at bargain prices! And the first bargain you find is when you come in – there is no admission or parking fee.

Concern for Missing Damascus Man

By Patrick Herron

Published March 5, 2022 at 11:11AM

For Immediate Release: Saturday, March 5, 2022

Update on Local Amazon Stores, Including Closings and Grocery Stores

By MCS Staff

Published March 4, 2022 at 2:18PM

Amazon announced on Wednesday that it plans to close all 68 of its brick-and-mortar bookstores, pop-ups and shops carrying toys and home goods (including Amazon 4 Star) in the United States and United Kingdom, per Reuters.

Amazon has an Amazon 4 Star location in Montgomery Mall in Bethesda and one that was planned for Germantown, with signage at that location recently going up. The Montgomery Mall Amazon 4 Star location will be closing permanently on march 19th, the store confirmed today. The Germantown location will no longer be opening, despite the recent signage that was erected prior to Amazon’s announcement.

(Located) Concern for Missing Clarksburg Man

By Patrick Herron

Published March 3, 2022 at 5:31PM | Updated March 4, 2022 at 7:29PM

Large Brush Fire Extinguished on Darnestown Rd

By MCS Staff

Published March 3, 2022 at 4:02PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) we’re called to the scene of a large brush fire on the 17200 blk of Darnestown Rd. in Boyds at approximately 1pm today.

Units from Frederick County assisted with extinguishing a large debris pile along with about an acre of grass on the farm in Boyds.

Clarksburg HS Student Jeanne Lubika to Perform National Anthem at Today’s US Dept. of Education Ceremony

By MCS Staff

Published March 3, 2022 at 11:24AM

The national anthem for today’s Title IX commemorative stamp ceremony will be performed by Clarksburg High School Senior Jeanne Lubikae.

The first-day ceremony by the United States Department of Education for its four Title IX commemorative forever stamps will take place at 11am this morning at the U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Ave., Washington, D.C.

Germantown: Bunnyland Returns to Butler’s Orchard

By MCS Staff

Published March 2, 2022 at 8:50PM | Updated March 2, 2022 at 9:23PM

Bunnyland returns to Butler’s Orchard in Germantown.

“We are so excited for our first festival of the 2022 season, running April 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 18, 23, and 24!”

Amazon to Close All 68 Retail Stores, Including Amazon Books and Amazon 4 Star Stores

By MCS Staff

Published March 2, 2022 at 8:12PM | Updated December 31, 2022 at 11:11AM

Amazon announced on Wednesday that it plans to close all 68 of its brick-and-mortar bookstores, pop-ups and shops carrying toys and home goods (including Amazon 4 Star) in the United States and United Kingdom, per Reuters. Amazon has an Amazon 4 Star location in Montgomery Mall in Bethesda and one that was planned for Germantown, with signage at that location recently going up. A call to the Bethesda Amazon 4 Star location led to a message stating the store was temporarily closed until tomorrow. The Germantown location is no longer going to open.

Amazon also has an Amazon Books location in Bethesda, which is closed on Wednesdays. Exact dates for closures will vary by location, and Amazon stated it would help affected employees find roles elsewhere in the company. We will have closing dates for all Montgomery County location as soon as they are available. The company also stated that it would continue its focus on Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods Market grocery chains. An Amazon Fresh grocery store recently opened in Chevy Chase and one is planned for Gaithersburg. It was recently announced that an Amazon grocery store is in the plans for White Oak Town Center as well.

Addition Information Released on Monday’s Report of Two Found Dead in Germantown, Believed to be a Murder-Suicide

By Patrick Herron

Published March 1, 2022 at 1:33PM

Montgomery County Police have released additional information after two people were found dead on Monday morning in Manchester Farm neighborhood of Germantown.

Gaithersburg, MD – A Germantown woman was killed, in what Montgomery County Department of Police Major Crimes Division is investigating as a murder-suicide.

Montgomery County Police Investigate Fatal Collision in Damascus; Victim’s Name Released

By Patrick Herron

Published February 28, 2022 at 6:58PM

For Immediate Release: Monday, February 28, 2022

Two People Found Dead in Germantown This Morning After MCPD Respond to Call for Shots Fired

By Patrick Herron

Published February 28, 2022 at 5:50PM | Updated February 28, 2022 at 9:52PM

Two people were found dead by Montgomery County Police around 9am this morning in a parking lot located in the 18900 block of Highstream Drive in the Manchester Farm neighborhood of Germantown.

MCPD found the victims after responding to a call for shots fired in the area.