Germantown native Brandon Murray, who attended and played middle school basketball at Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School in Germantown, led his team in scoring today as 12th-seeded McNeese State pulled off a stunning upset against 5th-seeded Clemson in the first round of the NCAA tournament.
Radio station Hot 99.5 (WIHT FM) is currently running it’s annual “Best High School in the DMV” contest on Instagram now through March 31. The six Montgomery County high schools to make the “Sweet 16” are Montgomery Blair, Northwest, Northwood, Rockville, Wheaton, and Quince Orchard. (more…)
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a townhouse fire on Ambassador Drive in Germantown on Wednesday afternoon. (more…)
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a two-vehicle collision at Observation Drive and Seneca Meadows Parkway in Germantown on Wednesday around 4 p.m. (more…)
UPDATE: Nylah Sage Lundy has been located safe and unharmed. Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division are asking for the public’s assistance in […]
Since 1962, Jimmie Cone has been a beloved destination for soft serve ice cream and frozen yogurt in Damascus, Maryland (26420 Ridge Rd). Today it opens for its 63rd season, as the iconic ice cream shop continues to delight both longtime fans and new visitors alike. Jimmie Cone also boasts an additional location in Mount Airy (1312 S Main St.), expanding its reach to even more ice cream enthusiasts.
The 7-Eleven at 12301 Middlebrook Rd. in Germantown will hold a grand re-opening event on Friday, March 21, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
At Hallie Wells Middle School in Clarksburg, a compassionate initiative known as the Care Closet is making a significant impact on students’ lives. Conceived in 2021 by parent Mrs. Sonal Purohit, who was then the PTSA president, the Care Closet was designed to provide essential everyday items to students who may not have access to them. Dr. Carla McNeal, the principal of Hallie Wells, highlights the importance of this resource in fostering a supportive school environment.
The Seneca Valley and Northwest High School communities are mourning the sudden loss of Dominique Perry– a paraeducator and football coach at Seneca Valley High School in Germantown who graduated from nearby Northwest High School in Germantown in 2020.
Ledo Pizza has continued to expand its presence in Montgomery County with the opening of a new Corner Shoppe at Giant Food Kingsview Village Center, located at 18331 Leaman Farm Rd. in Germantown. This new location is serviced by Ledo Pizza Germantown, situated nearby at 12619-b Wisteria Dr. in the Germantown Square shopping center.
Butler’s Orchard and Farm Market at 22222 Davis Mill Rd. in Germantown opens on Thursday, March 14, for its 75th season. There you will find produce, dairy, home décor, baked goods, and a garden center. (more…)