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DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse is Coming to the Former Modell’s Location in the Milestone Center in Germantown

Published November 19, 2021 at 9:41AM | Updated September 3, 2022 at 6:48PM

Peterson Companies announced in June that DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse signed on to come into the Milestone Center in Germantown (20900-B Frederick Road). DSW will be taking over the location that was home to Modell’s. The store sells designer and name brand shoes as well as fashion accessories. No opening date has been provided.

The company currently has three Montgomery County stores, including one already in Germantown located in the Germantown Commons shopping center just under 3 miles away from the upcoming location. The other location is in Bethesda. We were told there are no current plans to close the current Germantown location.

Fatal Collision Overnight on I-270 in Germantown

By Patrick Herron

Published November 19, 2021 at 8:53AM

Chief Spokesperson for Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Pete Piringer reports that one person is dead after a fatal collision on northbound I-270 before Exit 13 (Middlebrook Rd) that occurred around 2am on Friday.

According to WTOP, “Maryland State Police said a Ford Fusion stopped in the middle of interstate when a Kenworth semi-truck slammed into the back of the Ford, killing the driver”.

BoBaPop Germantown Soft Opening Specials on Friday and Saturday

By MCS Staff

Published November 18, 2021 at 11:37AM

BoBaPoP is holding its soft opening this weekend at 19847 Century Blvd, Unit J in Germantown, the former site of August 32. The bubble tea shop will have a buy two, get one free special for customers on Friday, November 19th and Saturday, November 20th.

The BoBaPoP located at 312 Main Street in the Kentlands opened in 2018 and was the first of the Vietnamese based company’s stores to open in the United States. BoBaPoP has over 150 stores worldwide.

Germantown Then & Now: What was There Before Milestone?

By Susan Soderberg

Published November 18, 2021 at 11:22AM | Updated October 26, 2022 at 3:55PM

Learn about the Germantown family that worked the land more than a century before Milestone took shape.

Germantown associates the name Milestone with a shopping Center and housing development, but the family that owned the land for more than 100 years before the company bought it has not even a street named for it. Walmart, Target, Home Depot and other stores now occupy the site of the large farm of William H. Benson. The Benson family’s ties to this area go back to the Revolutionary Days, before there was a Germantown or even a Rt. 118. The only roads at that time were Frederick-Georgetown Road (Rt. 355) and the Road to Monocacy (Clopper Road, Rt. 117).

(LOCATED) Concern for Missing Clarksburg Teen

By Patrick Herron

Published November 11, 2021 at 10:02PM | Updated November 12, 2021 at 8:48AM

For Immediate Release: Thursday, November 11, 2021

Seneca Valley High School Calls on Dads to Provide Support

By MCS Staff

Published November 9, 2021 at 7:43PM

Seneca Valley principal Marc Cohen put out a message to the community calling on local dads to help provide support and provide positive energy during lunch time and after school.

A letter was sent to the community last month detailing that there would be additional security, counselors, central office staff, and MCPD onsite at Seneca Valley beginning on the morning of Monday, October 18th, to help assure a safe and orderly learning environment.

Water Main Break Closes Ridge Road in Clarksburg, Could Cause Low Water Pressure or Outages in Damascus

By MCS Staff

Published November 9, 2021 at 1:52PM

A water main break in Clarksburg headed towards the Damascus area has created a sinkhole that has closed Ridge Road.

The 24” water main on Ridge Rd is Damascus’ primary domestic water source so low water pressure or outages may occur in the area. WSSC is on scene, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue.

Germantown Apartment Fire Tuesday Morning Causes $250,000 in Damage

By Patrick Herron

Published November 9, 2021 at 9:24AM

An apartment fire on the 12000 block of Grey Eagle Ct. in Germantown that involved the balconies of two apartments has caused $250,000 in damages and left one family displaced.

The incident, which occurred around 3:45am Tuesday morning, was the result of improperly discarded smoking materials. The occupants of the apartment smoked a few hours before the fire and placed cigarette butts into a plastic bin used to collect discarded smoking materials, according to Chief Spokesperson for Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Pete Piringer. The occupants awakened when the balcony was on fire and briefly attempted to fight the fire before evacuating the building.

Crumbl Cookies to Open Second MoCo Location in Germantown

By MCS Staff

Published November 8, 2021 at 8:34PM

Crumbl Cookies opened its first MoCo location just over a year ago at Federal Plaza in Rockville. Now, the bakery known for its long box of cookies is opening a second location– near Wegmans at The Shops at Seneca Meadows shopping center in Germantown.

The shop will be located at 20650 Seneca Meadows Pkwy, in what used to be home to Sprint, next to Sally Beauty.

Montgomery Parks and Friends of Black Hill Nature Programs Invite the Public to Celebrate 20 Years of Supporting and Enhancing Environmental Education

By MCS Staff

Published November 8, 2021 at 8:36AM

November 15, 2021, virtual event features remarks from renowned entomologist Doug Tallamy.

Montgomery Parks invite the public to its 2021 annual meeting and silent auction. The virtual event will be held on Monday, November 15, 2021, from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. and features professor, entomologist, and author Doug Tallamy as the guest speaker.

7th Annual Owl Moon Raptor Festival at Black Hill Regional Park on November 14

By MCS Staff

Published November 8, 2021 at 8:27AM

The 7th Annual Owl Moon Raptor Festival being held at Black Hill Regional Park on November 14, 2021 from noon to four PM.

The festival will feature “Adventures with Raptors” with live owls, hawks, and falcons on display, flight demonstrations, raptor programs, and food and fun activities for the whole family.