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đą Patch AM: What happened during Mondayâs crime spree in Germantownâs police district?
Also, don't miss Harmony Express Guest Night on the Germantown Patch calendar
Morning Germantown! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What happened during Monday's crime spree in Germantown's police district?
Also on today's calendar: Harmony Express Guest Night and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Heavy afternoon thunderstorms, with a high of 88 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 83, low: 64.
- Saturday: Humid with variable clouds, with a high of 85 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Armed Robbery, School Threat and Auto Thefts Included in August 24 Crime Summary (mocoshow.com) — Germantown residents should know police reported a vehicle theft in the 18200 block of Chalet Drive and an armed robbery in the 13000 block of Robins Nest Terrace on August 24. The countywide crime summary also details assaults, burglaries, and threats in other Montgomery County police districts, offering a snapshot of safety concerns across nearby communities. 
📸 Around Germantown
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Germantown
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★ Featured events ★
- Harmony Express Guest Night →
Pathways Baptist Church, 200 W Diamond Ave, Gaithersburg
6:30 pm
Sunday August 30
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Other local events
- Back-to-School Night
Northwest High School Gym Lobby/Auditorium/NWHS
5:30 pm - Senior Sunrise-Class of 2027
Northwest High School Stadium
6:30 am - Pickleball Family - All Ages - Drop-in
Germantown Community Rec Center Germantown Community Recreation Center
1:00 pm - Adult Fitness/Walking Club
Germantown Community Rec Center Germantown Community Recreation Center
3:30 pm - 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 - Volleyball - Family - All Ages - Drop-In
Germantown Community Rec Center Germantown Community Recreation Center
12:00 pm - Basketball - 55+ Drop In
Germantown Community Rec Center Germantown Community Recreation Center
9:00 am
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
Saturday August 29
Sunday August 30
Monday August 31
📣 Germantown Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- New Student Welcome Night
Quince Orchard High School Gaithersburg, MD 20878
5:30 pm - Back to School Night
Quince Orchard High School Gaithersburg, MD 20878
6:30 pm - Fall Meet the Coaches Night
Clarksburg High School Auditorium
7:00 pm - Underclass Photos
Quince Orchard High School Auditorium (No food or drink)
7:45 am
Thursday August 27
Wednesday September 2
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Lost Dog Alert!!!
"Ginger" (on the left) got free of her harness at 6:30pm today, and took off from the side of 20329 Beaconfield Ter. (Esprit condos). She is very… (Nextdoor Waters Landing) - Lost dog alert!
got loose from her harness at 6:30pm, and ran away from the side of 20329 Beaconfield Ter. She is very shy and new to this neighborhood. If you see… (Nextdoor Fountain Hills)
- Giant Food posted a job opening for PT Service Clerk - Bake Off - 0313 in Germantown. Apply here.
- Montgomery County (VA) Public Schools posted a job opening for FY27:Cafeteria Worker I, Roberto Clemente MS, 4hrs/10mo (Ad Closes 9/1/26) in Germantown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Germantown here.
🗞 Nearby News
Montgomery Village
- Local non-profit donates thousands of books to childhood cancer patients (wamu.org)
- Faith Fuels Harvest Against Hunger (washingtonjewishweek.com)
- Tuesday Food Deals in Montgomery County (moderatelymoco.com)
Gaithersburg
- Immunology Sales Specialist, Dermatology (Gaithersburg, MD) – Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine (jnj.com)
Bethesda
- Site Of Longtime Bethesda Eatery Sells For $7M: Report (patch.com)
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: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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