🌱 Patch AM: 5 Adults, 3 Dogs Displaced After MoCo House Fire Causes Over $12M In Damages

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5 Adults, 3 Dogs Displaced After MoCo House Fire Causes Over $12M In Damages

Authorities said that of the more than $12 million worth of damage, over $11 million accounted for the home's contents.

🌱 Patch AM: Five adults and three dogs displaced in major Germantown house fire

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🌱 Patch AM: Where can Germantown residents get free or low-cost flu shots?

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🌱 Patch AM: What led to a 25-year sentence in a Germantown park killing?

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🌱 Patch AM: When will Lotte Plaza reopen its Germantown grocery store?

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🌱 Patch AM: MoCo Man Sentenced To 25 Years For Fatal 2025 Park Shooting

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MoCo Man Sentenced To 25 Years For Fatal 2025 Park Shooting

The shooting dates back to Nov. 8, 2025, when a dispute turned deadly at the Germantown Square Urban Park.

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Thousands Impacted By MoCo Power Outage After Transformer Fire

First responders with the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service said the power outage occurred after a transformer fire broke out.

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Hoggle Murder Trial Rescheduled Weeks Before October Start

Catherine Hoggle’s murder trial for the 2014 disappearance of her two children has been pushed to fall 2027.

Toys R Us Eyes New Standalone MoCo Store: Report

Years after closing up shop, a new standalone Toys R Us could be returning to Montgomery County.

Frederick Man Facing Charges Over Deadly Poolesville Hit-And-Run: Police

Montgomery County Police identified a 27-year-old man as the pedestrian fatally hit by a car over the weekend.

Motorcyclist In Critical Condition After Dickerson Crash: MoCo Police

The serious crash occurred in the Dickerson area and involved a motorcycle and a car.

3 Teenagers Arrested After Bathroom Robbery At Northwest High School: Police

The bathroom robbery on Thursday involved two 15-year-old students at the Germantown school.

Two People Hospitalized After MoCo School Bus Crash: MCFRS

Authorities said a total of eight people were aboard the bus, including five students, when the collision took place in Damascus.

CCACC Welcomes Its New Board of Directors

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New Chick-fil-A Restaurant To Open In Montgomery County This Month

Fans of the "Eat Mor Chikin'" brand in Montgomery County will soon have one more location to make a pit stop at by the end of the month.

Vehicle Fire Temporarily Snarls I-270 Traffic Near Germantown

Officials said a vehicle caught prompted a clean-up effort that held up traffic during the peak of the afternoon commute on Monday.

CCACC Welcomes Its New Board of Directors

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CCACC Welcomes Its New Board of Directors

Board Member Introduction Series, Part II

Community Holds Vigil For Father Of 5 Killed In MoCo Crash

One of the attendees of the vigil was Angela Klinkhammer, the sister of the Virginia father who was killed in the fatal Aug. 4 crash.

2 Dogs Rescued After $100K MoCo House Fire: MCFRS

Of the two dogs saved from a Germantown townhouse fire, one needed to be resuscitated, according to authorities.

Frederick Man Identified By Police In Fatal MoCo Crash

Montgomery County Police identified 67-year-old Harold Christopher Christner as the man killed in Saturday's fatal crash in Damascus.

1 Killed, 5 Injured In 2-Car Crash Near Damascus: Police

A man was killed and five others, including a child, were hospitalized after a Saturday morning crash near Damascus.

MoCo Man Pleads Guilty In 2025 Crash That Killed 71-Year-Old Woman

The high-speed crash took place back in 2025 at the intersection of Mateny Road and Great Seneca Highway.

VA Man Killed In MD Crash Involving Teen Driver Was Father Of 5

The man killed in Tuesday's rollover crash in Germantown was a 58-year-old from Virginia. He worked at NIST as a mechanical engineer.

1 Person Dead, Multiple Kids Hospitalized After Germantown Rollover Crash

One of the cars involved in a fatal Montgomery County crash was stolen, police said Tuesday. All passengers were between 12 and 15.

Fireworks Near Me: July 4th Events Around Germantown For 2026

Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations of America’s 250th anniversary in and around Germantown.

Police ID Couple Found Dead In MoCo Home Filled With Carbon Monoxide

Two adults were found dead over the weekend after first responders were dispatched to a Clarksburg home for carbon monoxide exposure.

Crash Closes Busy Stretch Of Highway In Germantown

Montgomery County fire crews responded to the crash, where they found a car hanging on the side of a bridge.

2026 July 4 Fireworks Guide For Germantown

Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations of America’s 250th anniversary in Germantown.

Man Shot Outside MoCo Apartment Complex, Gunman Remains At Large

The shooting happened around 10:30 p.m. on Tuesday at the Damascus Gardens apartment complex.

MCPD Addresses Viral Video Of Man Being Detained

The Montgomery County Police Department issued a statement Tuesday regarding viral footage showing officers attempting to detain a man.

Goodwill Announces Opening Date For New Store

A date has been set for the opening of Goodwill's Germantown store. Shoppers will be able to visit starting Tuesday.

Florida Teen Charged In Germantown Swatting Incidents, Police Say

Montgomery County police said a 17-year-old from Florida is facing charges after two false emergency reports hit a Germantown home.

Crumbl Cookies Abruptly Closes MoCo Site

The Crumbl Cookies in Germantown abruptly closed Friday, with employees directing customers to its Kentlands site for future business.

MoCo's Largest Flea Market Returns This Weekend

The Germantown Community Flea Market is making its return this weekend. Here's what you need to know.

Montgomery County GreenFest Scheduled For This Weekend

The Saturday event will feature vendors, battery recycling and other activities, according to organizers.