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π± Patch AM: Residential burglary reported on Country Ridge Drive in Germantown Wednesday morning
Spotted on the Germantown calendar: National Hunting & Fishing Day
What's up Germantown! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Residential burglary reported on Country Ridge Drive in Germantown Wednesday morning
- How a Germantown grandma hit $50,000 twice this year
- How a new Germantown weather station could change storm warnings
Also on today's calendar: National Hunting & Fishing Day and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: I'm a rock group with 4 members; one member was assassinated. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Clouds and sun; not as warm, with a high of 80 and low of 65 degrees.
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 77, low: 69.
- Sunday: Thunderstorm, with a high of 85 and low of 65 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Armed Robbery, Assault, and Burglary Among Incidents in September 9 Crime Summary (mocoshow.com) — Montgomery County police report that a home in the 13000 block of Country Ridge Drive, in the 5th District covering Germantown, was broken into late Wednesday morning. The same daily crime summary lists additional thefts, robberies, and assaults across other county districts, underscoring the importance of staying alert about neighborhood safety. 
2. Germantown Woman Wins $50,000 Lottery Prize for Second Time This Year (mocoshow.com) — A retired Germantown resident has scored her second $50,000 Pick 5 win this year, with the latest lucky ticket bought at the Town Center Sunoco on Germantown Road. She plans to put the winnings toward home renovations, savings, and helping her grandson, who regularly buys her tickets.
3. New Weather Station Activated in Laytonsville, Three More Planned Across Montgomery County (mocoshow.com) — Germantown is slated to get a new automated weather station by year's end as Montgomery County expands its local monitoring network for storms, flooding, and other hazards. The project, which just activated a station in Laytonsville, aims to put nearly all residents within seven miles of detailed, real-time weather data to support emergency response and climate planning.
4. Germantown Service Dog Hit by Car, Now Recovering After Three Days in the ICU (mdbaynews.com) — A Germantown woman is seeking help with nearly $9,000 in vet bills after her service dog, Saint, was hit by a car in Germantown and spent three days in intensive care before coming home. She's using a GoFundMe to support his ongoing recovery, while officials in nearby Rockville discuss broader support for service dogs during National Service Dog Month.
📸 Around Germantown
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Germantown
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- Pickleball Drop-in
Upper County Community Recreation Center
6:00 pm - SAT Administration
Northwest High School Cafeteria / 3rd Floor
7:00 am - Badminton (+16) Drop-In
Germantown Community Rec Center Germantown Community Recreation Center
9:00 am - Badminton Drop-in
Upper County Community Recreation Center
9:15 am - Basketball Drop-In
Upper County Community Recreation Center
11:00 am - Basketball Family - All Ages - Drop-In
Germantown Community Rec Center Germantown Community Recreation Center
11:15 am - Pickleball Family - All Ages - Drop-in
Germantown Community Rec Center Germantown Community Recreation Center
1:00 pm - Basketball 18+ Drop-In
Upper County Community Recreation Center
2:30 pm - Pickleball Drop-in
Upper County Community Recreation Center
6:00 pm - Volleyball - Family - All Ages - Drop-In
Germantown Community Recreation Center
12:00 pm - National Hunting & Fishing Day →
The Izaak Walton League Rockville Chapter, 18301 Waring Station Rd, Germantown
1:00 pm - Free Bach Concert: Baltimore Symphony Principal Trumpet & Organ →
Messiah Lutheran Church, 13901 Clopper Rd, Germantown
5:00 pm
Friday September 11
Saturday September 12
Sunday September 13
Saturday September 26
Sunday September 27
📣 Germantown Shout Outs!
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
- Fall CSA Share at Red Wiggler
We only have 5 spots left in our weekly CSA. Our CSA program is more than just a vegetable subscription – it's a partnership between our farm and a... (More info)
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- CCACC Welcomes Its New Board of Directors —CCACC - Germantown Read on Patch
- I always loved watching meteor showers since I can remember.
Check out tonight, (moon is in waning crescent phase), the Epsilon Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak tonight, September 9, into the early… (Nextdoor Seneca Creek) - Hi neighbors is there anyone available right now to come with me to get a bedroom door?
My car is too small to carry it . I need to go to Home Depot in Germantown (Nextdoor Manchester Farms)
- Leonardo DRS, Inc. posted a job opening for Materials Planner II (On Site) in Germantown. Apply here.
- Melwood Enterprises, Inc. posted a job opening for First Class Stationary Engineer in Germantown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Germantown here.
Ok Germantown! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Mount Rushmore (Thank you J.J. W. for sending it in!)
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