Germantown

Germantown

Germantown: DSW Now Open in Milestone Shopping Center

By Patrick Herron

DSW is now open at 20900-B Frederick Road in the  Milestone Shopping Center in Germantown. The DSW at 12922 Middlebrook Road in Germantown closed on April 10.

The new DSW is taking over the location that was home to Modell’s. The store sells designer and name brand shoes as well as fashion accessories. The company now has three Montgomery County stores, with the other locations in Bethesda and Silver Spring. We were initially told there were no plans to close the previous Germantown location, but that has apparently changed.

Go to Germantown: DSW Now Open in Milestone Shopping Center Read more
Beyond MoCo

Bat Meat Found in Germantown Man’s Luggage Seized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection at Dulles Airport

By Patrick Herron

Charred bat meat was found in the baggage of a Germantown man by U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists at Washington Dulles International Airport on April 5.

Bat is considered bushmeat and is eaten in different parts of the world but is illegal to import to the United States, according to the CDC.

Go to Bat Meat Found in Germantown Man’s Luggage Seized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection at Dulles Airport Read more
Germantown

Wegmans to Eliminate Plastic Bags Companywide by the End of 2022

By Patrick Herron

Wegmans announced today that it will be eliminating plastic bag use company wide by the end of 2022, with the goal of shifting all customers to reusable bags.

Wegmans will incentivize the use of reusable bags by charging five cents per paper bag, according to a press release by the company.

Go to Wegmans to Eliminate Plastic Bags Companywide by the End of 2022 Read more
Montgomery Parks

17-Year-Old Suspect Arrested for Incidents of Unwanted Touching at Black Hill Regional Park

By Patrick Herron

A 17-year-old was arrested on Saturday, April 9 in connection with several incidents of “unwanted touching” at Black Hill Regional Park in Germantown.  According to Park Police, on more than one occasion, the suspect touched people on the buttocks, which is a forth degree sex offense, and then drove away on an electric bicycle.

The investigation took place over several weeks and involved an increased police presence and undercover officers at the park.

Go to 17-Year-Old Suspect Arrested for Incidents of Unwanted Touching at Black Hill Regional Park Read more
Germantown

“Rally to Protect our Neighborhoods” to be Held April 30 in Germantown

By Patrick Herron

The “Rally to Protect our Neighborhoods” will take place Saturday, April 30 from 12-2pm at the BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown.

The event is being run in conjunction with the ‘Justice for Jai’lyn Rally’, in honor of 17-year-old Jai’lyn Jones, who was murdered in Germantown back in January.

Go to “Rally to Protect our Neighborhoods” to be Held April 30 in Germantown Read more
Germantown

Traffic: 355 Shut Down in Both Directions at Shakespeare Blvd in Germantown Due to Collision

By Patrick Herron

Frederick Rd/355 is currently shut down in both directions at Shakespeare Boulevard in Germantown due to a collision involving a rollover and entrapment.

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue and MCPD are currently on the scene.

Go to Traffic: 355 Shut Down in Both Directions at Shakespeare Blvd in Germantown Due to Collision Read more
View More Stories