Community

Poolesville has long been described by locals as a “Hallmark town,” and stepping inside The Sweet Lemon during the holidays makes it easy to understand why. The small gift boutique, owned by former high school teacher Katie Horan, has become one of the community’s most beloved gathering places, especially during its annual full-store Christmas transformation.

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Takoma Park

Chief Antonio DeVaul from the Takoma Park Police Department has announced the arrests of: Luis Thompson-Jones, 21, of Washington, DC; Jesus Juarez-Posadas, 32, of Hyattsville, MD; and Joseph Arkong, 25, of Hyattsville, MD, for possesion of a stolen vehicle, theft, and multiple active warrants.

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Clarksburg

The Frederick County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) has announced the arrest of Cory Thomas Burkhardt, 37, of Idlewylde, Maryland, following a lengthy vehicle pursuit that began in Frederick County and continued into Montgomery County. Additional information can be found here.

An incident shut down I-270 on Friday afternoon and into the evening after a collision forced the closure of all lanes at MD 121 (Clarksburg Road).


Germantown

Onelife Fitness in Germantown is preparing for a major transformation as it moves forward with a $3 million renovation and expansion at its 20500 Seneca Meadows Parkway location. According to Maryland Newsletters, J.R. Bernlohr Architects of Annapolis has been selected to lead the project.

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