🌱 Patch AM: What weekend crime did police report in Germantown’s 5th District?

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In today's newsletter:

• What weekend crime did police report in Germantown's 5th District?
• Did someone in Germantown win $50,000 and not claim it?

Also on today's calendar: Harmony Express Guest Night and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 80 and low of 58 degrees.
• Wednesday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 84, low: 67.
• Thursday: Humid with heavy t-storms, with a high of 82 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Auto Thefts, Burglaries and Assaults Among Incidents Included in Weekend Crime Report (mocoshow.com) — Montgomery County Police logged several weekend incidents in the 5th District, including a theft from a vehicle on Archdale Road and an attempted home entry on Queens Cross Lane in Germantown. The broader report also details auto thefts, assaults, and burglaries across other county districts, offering a snapshot of recent public safety concerns.
   

• The Week in Winners: $60,000 prize and 11 wins of $50,000 highlight Maryland Lottery's week (nottinghammd.com) — A $50,000 Pick 5 ticket sold at the Sunoco on Germantown Road in Germantown is among the Maryland Lottery's biggest unclaimed prizes from last week. The roundup highlights dozens of large wins statewide, including a $60,000 scratch-off in Parkville and multiple $50,000 tickets sold in other Maryland towns.
   

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday August 30
• Harmony Express Guest Night →
  Pathways Baptist Church, 200 W Diamond Ave, Gaithersburg
  6:30 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday August 25
• Volleyball - Family - All Ages - Drop-In
  Germantown Community Rec Center Germantown Community Recreation Center
  5:45 pm
Wednesday August 26
• Multi-Activities - TR Drop-In
  Germantown Community Rec Center Germantown Community Recreation Center
  10:00 am
• Adult Fitness/Walking Club
  Germantown Community Rec Center Germantown Community Recreation Center
  12:30 pm
Thursday August 27
• Basketball - 55+ Drop In
  Germantown Community Rec Center Germantown Community Recreation Center
  9:00 am
• Basketball Family - All Ages - Drop-In
  Germantown Community Rec Center Germantown Community Recreation Center
  3:30 pm
• Back-to-School Night
  Northwest High School Gym Lobby/Auditorium/NWHS
  5:30 pm
Friday August 28
• 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

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 27
• 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
Wednesday September 2
• Underclass Photos
  Quince Orchard High School Auditorium (No food or drink)
  7:45 am

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🗞 Nearby News

Montgomery Village

• Did They Make Any Cuts? (montgomeryperspective.com)
• Multiple vehicle fires, crashes reported across Montgomery County over weekend (mymcmedia.org)
• State Approves Funding for Four Montgomery County Park Projects (mocoshow.com)

Gaithersburg

• Gaithersburg Cafe to Be Featured on Emmy Award-Winning PBS Series (mocoshow.com)

Rockville

• Montgomery County Hosts 2nd 'Clear The Shelters' Event (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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