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Miniso, a Japanese themed novelty store, is now open in the Fox Chapel Shopping Center at 19721 Frederick Rd in Germantown.
Bitez, a new dining establishment specializing in halal cuisine, has officially opened its doors at 13525 Clopper Rd. in Germantown’s Seneca Plaza– located near Mamma Lena and Rio Grande. The restaurant offers a diverse menu that includes options such as chicken over rice, lamb gyro over rice, falafel over rice, pita wraps, salads, desserts, and drinks.
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Montgomery County Police have arrested 44-year-old Nicholas Lloyd of Germantown for allegedly shooting three people during an ongoing dispute outside his home on Shadyside Way on July 16, 2025. He faces multiple attempted murder and assault charges and is being held without bond.
D1 Seafood Buffet & Bar (19961 Century Boulevard) in Germantown closed permanently this past spring. The space was previously home to Sushi Legend Cajun Seafood and Bar until December 2023, and before that, The Greene Turtle until 2020. The building was listed as available for sale with a $3.5 million price tag, and now it’s going to auction.
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is currently investigating a shooting incident that occurred late last night in Germantown. Officers from the 5th District responded to a call at approximately 10:37 pm Wednesday night regarding a shooting in the 20600 block of Shadyside Way.
On Wednesday, Governor Wes Moore joined AeroVironment (AV) to celebrate the grand opening of its $12.5 million defense research and manufacturing facility in Germantown, which is expected to create over 200 high-tech jobs and expand the company’s statewide workforce to 600. The project represents a major investment in Maryland’s aerospace and defense sector and received support from both state and county economic development programs.
The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is offering free back-to-school vaccinations for children in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade who live in the County and are missing required immunizations. Vaccines are available by appointment at multiple clinic locations through the end of September to help students meet state vaccination requirements for the 2025–2026 school year. (more…)
Time Magazine has honored Montgomery County native Kahlil Greene by naming him one of the “100 Most Important People on the Internet.” Greene took to his social media account to share this exciting news and also announced his upcoming book titled “Hidden History.” In his post, he expressed gratitude, saying, “I can’t be more grateful for these blessings and to all of you who made it possible. I promise to continue the work as best as I can.”
Chick-fil-A recently held a community meeting to discuss the opening of a potential new location in Germantown. The proposed site is located in the Milestone area, specifically in the parking lot in front of Kohl’s off of Ridge Rd.
Celebrate Damascus takes place this Friday and Saturday, July 11–12, 2025, offering a full lineup of family-friendly events throughout Damascus. (more…)