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Hello Germantown! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Vehicle stolen in Germantown among incidents in latest crime summary
- How much time will Germantown riders save on new MARC route?
- Germantown man held without bond after deadly wrong-way I-270 crash
Today's riddle: Why are elevator jokes so good ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 81 and low of 59 degrees.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 82, low: 59.
- Tuesday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 84 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Robbery, Auto Thefts and School Weapons Incidents Included in September 3 Crime Summary (mocoshow.com) — Police report that a vehicle was stolen from Island View Circle in Germantown sometime between Wednesday night and Thursday evening, part of a broader September 3 crime summary. The same update notes a robbery in downtown Silver Spring, a recovered stolen motorcycle, and weapons incidents at a Gaithersburg-area school, offering residents a snapshot of recent safety concerns across nearby districts. 
2. New MARC Service to Provide Direct Montgomery County-Baltimore Connection (wfmd.com) — Germantown commuters will soon get a direct weekday MARC train to Baltimore starting September 28, eliminating the transfer at Union Station. The new one-seat ride, created by adjusting existing trains, will significantly cut travel times for several Montgomery County communities, so riders should review the updated Brunswick and Camden Line schedules before the change takes effect.
3. Man charged in deadly wrong-way DUI crash in Maryland may be in U.S. illegally (fox5dc.com) — A Germantown resident has been charged in a deadly wrong-way DUI crash on I-270 that killed a mother and daughter and seriously injured an 8-year-old. He's being held without bond, faces up to 23 years in prison, and federal authorities have placed an immigration detainer while a grand jury considers additional or upgraded charges.
4. New Mesonet Weather Station Goes Online in Laytonsville (mocoshow.com) — A new locally funded weather station network expansion will bring a mesonet site to Germantown this fall, putting most residents within seven miles of real-time environmental data. County officials say the added stations will improve severe weather warnings, road treatment decisions, and public safety, with all data freely available to residents, first responders, and the National Weather Service online.
5. These Are the U.S. Cities Where McDonald's Ice Cream Machines Break Down the Most (tasteofhome.com) — If you're craving a McFlurry in Germantown, the odds are in your favor: a new six-year analysis finds McDonald's ice cream machines here are down only about 2.8% of the time, among the most reliable in the country. The study tracked millions of status checks nationwide, revealing big differences between cities and states in how often soft-serve machines fail.
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Other local events
- Basketball - 18+ Drop In
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9:30 am - Multi-Activities - TR Drop-In
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11:30 am - Basketball Family - All Ages - Drop-In
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10:00 am - Adult Fitness/Walking Club
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12:30 pm - Basketball - 18+ Drop in
Upper County Community Recreation Center
1:00 pm - Badminton (+16) Drop-In
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5:00 pm - Pickleball - 16+ - Drop-In
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5:00 pm - Back To School Night →
Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary School Matsunaga Elementary
6:00 pm - Basketball - 55+ Drop In
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9:00 am - Lil' One's -Ages 5 & Under (Parent Led)
Upper County Community Recreation Center
9:30 am
Tuesday September 8
Wednesday September 9
Thursday September 10
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hey neighbors,
FYI, Giant on Middlebrook Road has a 12 pack soda deal for all you soda lovers. Pepsi and a coke products are buy 2 and get 3 free. So you get to… (Nextdoor Waters Landing 2)
- Kay Apartment Communities posted a job opening for Leasing Specialist - Apartments - Gaithersburg, MD in Gaithersburg. Apply here.
- CVS Health posted a job opening for Shift Supervisor in Derwood. 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
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