Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of African American freedom and emphasizes education and achievement in the United States. On June 19, 1865, Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas to announce that the Civil War was over and that the enslaved were to be freed. This event is created to inform and educate the community about an incredibly important moment in U.S. history that is often forgotten and left uncelebrated.
MoCo Park Police Officer Rescues Kitten Stuck in The Engine Compartment of Vehicle in Germantown
On Sunday afternoon, Maryland Park Police tweeted that an officer responding to the Germantown SoccerPlex rescued a kitten from the inside of a vehicle’s engine compartment. The cat was then taken to the MoCo Animal Services & Adoption Center.
Black Hill Nature Center Reopens This Saturday
Per Montgomery Parks:
Protein Shake & Tea Café Opening This Weekend in Germantown
Moco Nutrition, located at 19857-B Century Blvd in Germantown, is having their grand opening this Saturday, June 5th from 9am-5pm.
Professional Soccer Returns to the SoccerPlex in Germantown This Weekend
The Maryland Bobcats FC, the only professional soccer club in Maryland, will be playing this weekend at the Maryland SoccerPlex in Germantown.
Tropical Smoothie Café is Coming to Germantown
Tropical Smoothie Café has opened many new locations in MoCo in the last couple years and their latest location will be at 19828 Century Blvd in the Germantown Town Center, according to InvenTrust Properties. The location was formerly home to Verizon.
Stephanie Blake, Northwest High School Girl’s Volleyball Coach Who Won Four Consecutive State Championships, Steps Down
Stephanie Blake and her hard working girl’s volleyball teams at Northwest High School won four consecutive state championships from 2015-2018. Yesterday, one of the best coaches in the county announced she’ll be stepping down to focus on raising her three daughters.
5/25 Update: The Germantown Target has reopened after a temporary closure due to flooding in the store. We were told the store is now “somewhat” back to normal, but that everything is open.
Germantown Target Temporarily Closed
Kayla DiCello, a Junior at Northwest High School, Places Third in GK U.S. Classic
Kayla DiCello of Boyds, Md./Hill’s Gymnastics, finished third in the all-around at the 2021 GK U.S. Classic. She also topped the field on uneven bars with a 14.600.
Top Ten BEST Restaurants in MoCo According to Trip Advisor
Below is a list of the top ten best restaurants in Montgomery County, as determined by ratings on Trip Advisor. Trip Advisor is an online travel company that features user-generated content and reviews.
Montgomery County to Host 24th Juneteenth Celebration at BlackRock Center in Germantown
Per Montgomery County: