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Published April 24, 2024 at 6:12PM

Montgomery County Police responded to a shooting on Wednesday, April 24, in Germantown.

Germantown’s SkyPoint FCU to Be Featured on PBS Providing Financing To Help DMV Family Build a Better Life

Published April 24, 2024 at 9:46AM

Courtesy SkyPoint Federal Credit Union

Germantown’s SkyPoint Federal Credit Union (SkyPoint), a community-based financial institution “who makes banking simple and accessible” announced that they will be featured on season two of the award-winning reality TV series, Opportunity Knock$, airing on PBS, as the financing institution that provides financing to a family in the DMV to help them overcome their financial challenges and build a better life. The series is set to air on Saturday, May 4 at 5:30 ET, on WETA Metro and Sunday, May 5 at 10 a.m. ET on WETA PBS HDTV.

Grand Opening Specials Offered at Cloud 9 Nail Lounge in Germantown

Published April 24, 2024 at 9:19AM

MCPD: 16-Year-Old Clarksburg High School Student Charged With Possession of Firearm

Published April 23, 2024 at 3:56PM

According to Montgomery County Police, a 16-year-old Clarksburg High School student has been arrested and charged with possession of a firearm.

Clarksburg High School Student Arrested After Being Found With an Unloaded Weapon at the School

Published April 23, 2024 at 2:01PM

Courtesy MCPS

Clarksburg principal Anita O’Neill sent a message informing the school community that a student was found with an unloaded gun in their possession at school on Tuesday, April 23. The student was arrested by police. The full message can be seen below:

Germantown Event Sees Approximately 150 Firearms Turned in, Including Ghost Guns and 3D-Printed Guns

Published April 22, 2024 at 9:46AM

According to the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office, around 150 firearms were turned in at the Interfaith Gun Buyback event held Sunday, April 20 in Germantown.

“Roller Disco” Event Returns to Germantown in May

Published April 21, 2024 at 5:47PM | Updated April 21, 2024 at 7:30PM

Courtesy Montgomery Parks

Montgomery Parks will be hosting its second annual Roller Disco event on Friday, May 17th from 6pm to 8pm at Ridge Road Recreational Park in Germantown. Additional information about the event is available below, courtesy of Montgomery Parks:

$2.1 Million Drainage Project Complete at Maryland SoccerPlex

Published April 20, 2024 at 6:43PM

Courtesy Maryland SoccerPlex

The Maryland SoccerPlex is a 24 field complex in Boyds that welcomes more than 1 million visitors a year. Opened in 2000, the Maryland SoccerPlex was built with a public-private partnership between the Maryland Soccer Foundation and the Maryland National-Capital Park and Planning Commission (MNCPPC). A $2.1 million investment and advancement drainage project for Maryland SoccerPlex’s 20 native soil natural fields was recently completed.

Electric Scooter Causes House Fire in Germantown on Saturday

Published April 20, 2024 at 2:07PM | Updated April 20, 2024 at 5:59PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to the 14100blk of Gallop Ter, off Clopper Rd in Germantown on Saturday, April 20, for the report of a house fire involving an electric scooter.

Starbucks to Open New Germantown Location

Published April 19, 2024 at 5:28PM | Updated April 20, 2024 at 9:40PM

Starbucks is coming to the Germantown Square Shopping Center, taking over the space previously occupied by SunTrust/Truist bank at 12605 Wisteria Dr.

Several Charges For Gaithersburg Man Following Arrest Stemming From Incident At SoccerPlex

Published April 19, 2024 at 5:09PM

The Maryland-National Capital Park Police, Montgomery County Division, assisted by The Montgomery County Police Department Repeat Offender Unit, arrested Sam Khojasteh, a 19-year-old male from Gaithersburg, MD. The arrest stems from an incident that occurred on April 10, 2024 at South Germantown Recreational Park 18041 Central Park Circle, Boyds, MD.