Looking to celebrate the Fourth? Here are the scheduled public fireworks displays in Montgomery County, MD, for July 4th and 5th.
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Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a townhouse fire in the 13100 block of Diamond Hill Court, off Crystal Rock Drive in Germantown, on Sunday afternoon. The fire originated from a malfunctioning exterior air conditioning unit and spread up the vinyl siding into the second floor and roof of the end-of-row two-story townhouse. (more…)
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to the Schaefer Farm Trails on Schaeffer Road for a mountain biker who was injured in a remote area west of Oranger […]
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According to a report by QSR, Wayback Burgers has signed a lease for a new location at 9811 Main Street in Damascus, with an expected opening in late 2025. (more…)
3M and Discovery Education have announced the 2025 3M Young Scientist Challenge winners, selecting 32 state merit winners along with four honorable mention recipients. Among those recognized is Vishagan Aranganathan of Montgomery County. Vishagan, a Kingsview Middle School graduate from Germantown, will be starting his freshman year at Northwest High School in Germantown this fall.
Known as the nation’s premier middle school science competition, the 3M Young Scientist Challenge celebrates exemplary innovations from young scientists that highlight how science can improve the world. Designed for students in grades 5–8, the competition invites participants to submit brief videos outlining their creative solutions to everyday problems. Judges evaluate each entry based on creativity, scientific knowledge, and communication skills.
Tao’s Optimal Performance (TOP) Gym opened its first location in early 2024 at 19616 Fisher Ave. Suite K in Poolesville. Now, the owners have announced that a second location is coming soon to Damascus.
Montgomery County Ride On will provide free shuttle bus service on Saturday, June 21, for the Juneteenth event at BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown, with stops at Montgomery College and Northwest High School every 30 minutes from 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Montgomery County, in partnership with local governments and organizations, will host its 28th annual Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at the BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown, featuring live performances, vendors, food, and community programming under the theme “Pushing Back – The Fight for Freedom is Not Over.” The festivities begin with the African American Living Legends Awards Ceremony on June 20, honoring residents over age 75 for their significant contributions to the county, as leaders emphasize the importance of preserving and celebrating African American history and culture. (more…)
On Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at approximately 9:18 pm, the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) received a 911 call from a mother reporting that her 8-year-old autistic daughter was missing from their home. MCPD shared the story of community members and 5th District officers safely locating the young girl.
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Redwall Castle, built in the 1930s, is located off Richter Farm Road in Germantown, Maryland, about 22 miles northwest of Washington, D.C. The unique property has been available for rent on Airbnb for several years, and according to its listing, is ideal for families with children and groups. (more…)
On Wednesday, June 25 at 6:30 p.m., MCDOT will hold a virtual public meeting to present proposed sidewalk and safety improvements near three Germantown schools as part of a walkability study aimed at enhancing routes for students who walk or bike to school.