The Germantown Flea Market will return for the 2026 season on Saturday, April 4, from 8 am to 1 pm at the MARC rail commuter lot at Germantown Road and Bowman Mill Drive. (more…)
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A 27-year-old Germantown man, Andre Duvall, is in custody and facing multiple charges, including attempted first-degree murder, after allegedly shooting at Montgomery County police officers on March 24, 2026.
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Update by MCPL: “This Sunday’s Hindi language event will not be taking place. Due to significant interest from the community, Montgomery County Public Libraries is reimagining how it celebrates the Hindi-speaking community and new additions to its collection, with a focus on ensuring an inclusive and community-centered approach. We appreciate the generosity of the local community who donated funds for the collection, and we look forward to celebrating with them.”
The Montgomery County Public Libraries will host a free event titled “Many Languages, One Library: Celebrating Hindi” on Sunday, April 12 from 2 pm to 3 pm at the Germantown Library.
Detectives with the Montgomery County Department of Police 5th District are investigating a stabbing that occurred Tuesday evening, March 24, 2026, in the 2700 block of Sweet Shrub Drive in Clarksburg.
The Montgomery County Police Department’s 5th District officers and Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service responded at approximately 8:13 pm to the 2700 block of Sweet Shrub Drive in Clarksburg for a reported stabbing. (more…)
The Montgomery County Council unanimously approved the Clarksburg Gateway Sector Plan, which outlines a long-term vision for development across approximately 969 acres in northern Montgomery County near I-270 and Clarksburg Road.
David Simon, Chairman, CEO, and President of Simon Property Group, died on March 22, 2026 at the age of 64 following a battle with cancer. Locally, Simon Property Group owns Clarksburg Premium Outlets, Leesburg Premium Outlets in Leesburg, VA, The Fashion Centre at Pentagon City in Arlington, VA, and Potomac Mills Mall in Woodbridge, VA.
Palm Beach Tan at 12968 Middlebrook Road in the Germantown Commons shopping center has permanently closed, according to signage posted on the storefront. (more…)
WSSC Water again crews worked overnight to excavate a collapsed 30-inch sewer main at 19111 Liberty Mill Road in Germantown while maintaining a large-scale bypass system to protect nearby communities and the environment.
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police 5th District Investigative Section are investigating a shooting that occurred Friday night inside a Germantown grocery store. (more…)
The Montgomery County Planning Board has approved the Scope of Work for a new transportation study that will examine how people travel between Clarksburg and Montgomery Village and whether the area’s road network can handle future growth.