I-270 Ramp Meter Testing Begins June 16
Per the Maryland State Highway Administration:
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House Fire in Damascus Likely Caused by Lightning Strike
A house fire on Sweet Cherry Lane in Damascus last night has left a family of five displaced.
Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of African American freedom and emphasizes education and achievement in the United States. On June 19, 1865, Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas to announce that the Civil War was over and that the enslaved were to be freed. This event is created to inform and educate the community about an incredibly important moment in U.S. history that is often forgotten and left uncelebrated.
Montgomery College Germantown Hosting Student Days Vaccination Events
The Montgomery College Germantown Campus at 20200 Observation Dr in Germantown will be hosting Student Days events encouraging students to get their vaccine.
MoCo Park Police Officer Rescues Kitten Stuck in The Engine Compartment of Vehicle in Germantown
On Sunday afternoon, Maryland Park Police tweeted that an officer responding to the Germantown SoccerPlex rescued a kitten from the inside of a vehicle’s engine compartment. The cat was then taken to the MoCo Animal Services & Adoption Center.
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Fourth of July / Fireworks Update
As of right now, there are currently no Fourth of July fireworks officially scheduled in Montgomery County. We are still four weeks away from July 4th so there is a possibility that events could be announced and we will keep you updated.
Montgomery College Awarded: Maryland’s Best Community College
For the second year in a row, Montgomery College (MC) was recognized as Marylands best online community college by Premium Schools (2021). The global pandemic forced many jobs and educational systems to transition into virtual or hybrid models; MC is proud of being able to create an equitable online platform for all 21,720+ of its students.
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Black Hill Nature Center Reopens This Saturday
Per Montgomery Parks:
Protein Shake & Tea Café Opening This Weekend in Germantown
Moco Nutrition, located at 19857-B Century Blvd in Germantown, is having their grand opening this Saturday, June 5th from 9am-5pm.
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Professional Soccer Returns to the SoccerPlex in Germantown This Weekend
The Maryland Bobcats FC, the only professional soccer club in Maryland, will be playing this weekend at the Maryland SoccerPlex in Germantown.
Tropical Smoothie Café is Coming to Germantown
Tropical Smoothie Café has opened many new locations in MoCo in the last couple years and their latest location will be at 19828 Century Blvd in the Germantown Town Center, according to InvenTrust Properties. The location was formerly home to Verizon.