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🌱 Patch AM: What happened in Germantown during Monday’s countywide crime reports?
Coming up: Free JSSA Montgomery County Virtual 50+ Employment Expo - Register today! 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 in Germantown during Monday's countywide crime reports?
- How a Germantown middle school is turning bike rides into therapy
- Where to pick the perfect pumpkin near Germantown this October
Also on today's calendar: Free JSSA Montgomery County Virtual 50+ Employment Expo - Register today! and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 86 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Humid with clouds and sun, temps: high: 83, low: 59.
- Saturday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 77 and low of 64 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Auto Thefts, Burglaries and Hate/Bias Incident Among Incidents in September 14 Crime Summary (mocoshow.com subscription) — Montgomery County police reported an auto theft and a hate/bias incident in Germantown's 5th District, including a vehicle stolen from Herefordshire Way and a racial slur written at a local middle school. The same daily summary details additional auto thefts and burglaries in nearby Rockville, Silver Spring, Gaithersburg, and surrounding communities, giving residents a clearer picture of recent crime patterns. 
• How the Riding for Focus Program is Transforming Student Well-Being (railstotrails.org) — Students at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School in Germantown are using the Riding for Focus cycling program to get off campus and explore nearby Black Hill Regional Park trails, boosting confidence and mental health. The article highlights how these rides are inspiring families to discover local trails together and treat biking as an essential part of students' overall well-being.
• Best Places For Pumpkin Picking In Maryland This Fall (thebaynet.com) — Maryland families looking to pick pumpkins this October have several options, including a highlighted farm on Davis Mill Road in Germantown. The roundup spans Southern Maryland, central counties, and the Eastern Shore, giving Germantown residents nearby choices as well as ideas for day trips to other pumpkin patches and corn mazes across the state.
📸 Around Germantown
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Germantown
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★ Featured events ★
- Free JSSA Montgomery County Virtual 50+ Employment Expo - Register today! →
10:00 am
Tuesday September 22
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Other local events
- Basketball 18+ Drop-in
Upper County Community Recreation Center
6:00 pm - Pickleball Drop-in
Upper County Community Recreation Center
6:00 pm - Badminton – 18+ Drop-in
Plum Gar Neighborhood Recreation Center
6:30 pm - Ping Pong 55+ - Drop - In
Plum Gar Neighborhood Recreation Center
9:00 am - How to Conduct an Oral History Interview →
Germantown Historical Society, 19330 Mateny Hill Rd., Germantown
10:00 am - 55+ Pickleball Drop In
Germantown Community Recreation Center
10:00 am - Pickleball – 55+ Drop-in
Plum Gar Neighborhood Recreation Center
10:45 am - Germantown Library - Job Resources →
Germantown Library, 19840 Century Blvd, Germantown
11:30 am - Therapeutic Recreation 18+
Plum Gar Neighborhood Recreation Center
12:30 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
Thursday September 17
Friday September 18
Saturday September 26
Sunday September 27
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Saw this beauty in my yard this morning.
I red spotted purple Admiral, I believe. Think he was warming up his wings. (Nextdoor Wexford) - Hi neighbors!
I'm looking for a place for someone I know in the Silver Spring area that is available immediately. He is looking for a private room, preferably with… (Nextdoor Milestone III)
- Michaels posted a job opening for seasonal team member in Germantown. Apply here.
- HealthMarkets posted a job opening for Insurance Agent in Germantown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Germantown here.
🗞 Nearby News
Montgomery Village
- County Council introduces tax credits for homeowners, teachers, families (mymcmedia.org)
- Talking DMV Sports with Local Anchor Kelsey Nicole Nelson (thelocalgirl.com)
- What will the admissions process look like for MCPS's new regional programs? (bethesdamagazine.com)
Clarksburg
- Clarksburg Welcomes New Chick-fil-A Restaurant (chick-fil-a.com)
Rockville
- MoCo Man Charged Over Deadly Sports Bar Shooting: Police (patch.com)
- Police Release Sketch Of Man Wanted For Attempted Rockville Kidnapping (patch.com)
- Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard To Take Over Former Rockville Restaurant (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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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