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Germantown Train Station Was Rebuilt Using Its Original Plans After it Was Destroyed by Fire in 1978

Published September 7, 2026 at 8:00AM

Courtesy Germantown Historical Society

Today, Germantown Train Station is used as a waiting room for commuters and has a coffee shop, Alafia Crossing, operated by Bota King. More than 800 passengers board the trains that leave the MARC (Maryland Area Regional Commuter) train in Germantown every weekday morning, a stop along the Brunswick Line that travels from West Virginia to Washington, DC.CSX Transportation owns this line of rail. But the tracks used to be part of a Baltimore & Ohio network dating back to the 19^thcentury.

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Worst Parking Lots in Montgomery County (2026 Edition)

By Patrick Herron

Published September 6, 2026 at 5:00AM

If you have ever tried to park at a busy shopping center in Montgomery County, chances are you have had a frustrating experience. Over the years, we have heard from countless readers about which parking lots are the most chaotic, confusing or downright difficult to navigate. Based on that feedback and our own observations, here is an updated look at some of Montgomery County’s worst parking lots, in no particular order.

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Bullet Strikes Germantown Home in Overnight Shooting

By Patrick Herron

Published September 5, 2026 at 4:30AM

Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD)

Montgomery County Police 5th District officers responded to the 19200 block of Esmond Terrace in Germantown at approximately 1:31 a.m. for a report of a shooting. (more…)

Concern for Missing 22-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Published September 4, 2026 at 2:32PM

Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 5th District Investigations Division are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Colin Cypress, a missing 22-year-old from Gaithersburg. (more…)

Chick-fil-A Announces Grand Opening Date

By Patrick Herron

Published September 3, 2026 at 9:39PM

The new Chick-fil-A at 22675 Clarksburg Road near the Clarksburg Premium Outlets is scheduled to open on Thursday, September 24. (more…)

Starbucks to Permanently Close

By Patrick Herron

Published September 3, 2026 at 2:43PM

Starbucks at the Clarksburg Premium Outlets (22705 Clarksburg Rd) will permanently close on Wednesday, September 30, according to employees at the location. (more…)

Montgomery County’s Largest Flea Market Returns This Saturday

By Patrick Herron

Published September 2, 2026 at 7:00PM | Updated September 2, 2026 at 8:39PM

The Germantown Flea Market will take place on Saturday, September 5, from 8 am to 1 pm at the MARC rail commuter lot at Germantown Road and Bowman Mill Drive. (more…)

First Look at New Hibachi and Pho Restaurant in Germantown

By Patrick Herron

Published September 2, 2026 at 2:06PM | Updated September 2, 2026 at 3:13PM

Sakura Go is now open at 20940-B Frederick Road in the Neelsville Village Center in Germantown. A first look inside the new Germantown restaurant can be seen in the video below. (more…)

Montgomery County Teen Charged With Motor Vehicle Homicide Following Fatal Howard County Crash

By MCS Staff

Published September 1, 2026 at 2:16PM

Courtesy MDOT

An 18-year-old from Damascus in Montgomery County has been charged following a fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred shortly before 4pm Monday on eastbound I-70 near Morgan Station Rd in Howard County.

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18-Year-Old Damascus Driver Charged With DUI Homicide After Fatal I-70 Crash

By Patrick Herron

Published September 1, 2026 at 2:11PM

Maryland State Police

Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash on I-70 in Howard County that resulted in the death of a 32-year-old man and the arrest of an 18-year-old Damascus driver on multiple charges, including motor vehicle homicide while under the influence. (more…)

Germantown October Fest Returns October 10 With Performance By Nappy Roots, Parade, Vendors and More

By MCS Staff

Published August 31, 2026 at 4:56PM | Updated September 1, 2026 at 6:23PM

Germantown October Fest will return to Germantown Town Center on Saturday, October 10, from 11am to 5pm, with live music, food, art, cultural programming and family activities.

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