🌱 Patch AM: New MARC train could slash Germantown-to-Baltimore commute by an hour.

Hey there, Germantown! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• New MARC train could slash Germantown-to-Baltimore commute by an hour.
• What happened in Germantown during Monday's countywide crime summary?
• How a Germantown middle school is turning bike rides into resilience.

Also on today's calendar: Free JSSA Montgomery County Virtual 50+ Employment Expo - Register today! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 86 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Partly sunny, hot and humid, temps: high: 90, low: 69.
• Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 83 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. MARC Train launches new direct service between Montgomery County, Baltimore (dcnewsnow.com) — Starting Sept. 28, Germantown riders will get a new direct weekday MARC Train connection to Baltimore as part of the Brunswick-Camden run-through service. One morning train will head to Baltimore and one evening train will return, cutting travel times by up to an hour and giving commuters an alternative to driving from Germantown and nearby stations.
   

2. 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 the 5th District, which includes Germantown, Clarksburg, and Damascus. In Germantown's area, a vehicle was stolen on Herefordshire Way and a racial slur was found written on a middle school bookshelf, alongside other thefts and burglaries reported in neighboring districts.
   

3. 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 explore nearby Black Hill Trail and boost their mental and physical well-being. The school's PE teacher reports students gaining confidence, independence, and new ways to get around their community, while families are discovering local trails for biking, hiking, and relaxing together.
   

4. Wegmans Temporarily Closes Due to Server Issue (mocoshow.com) — If you usually shop at Wegmans in Rockville, be aware that location is temporarily closed due to a server and payment system issue, but the Germantown store is operating normally. The company hasn't given a reopening time yet, though the closure isn't expected to be long term, and online ordering is currently unavailable.
   

📸 Around Germantown

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Germantown

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday September 22
• Free JSSA Montgomery County Virtual 50+ Employment Expo - Register today! →
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Wednesday September 16
• Badminton (+16) Drop-In
  Germantown Community Recreation Center
  5:00 pm
• Pickleball Drop-in
  Upper County Community Recreation Center
  6:00 pm
• Basketball 18+ Drop-in
  Upper County Community Recreation Center
  6:00 pm
• Basketball – Drop-in
  Plum Gar Neighborhood Recreation Center
  6:00 pm
Thursday September 17
• Basketball - 55+ Drop In
  Germantown Community Recreation Center
  9:00 am
• Basketball – Drop-in
  Plum Gar Neighborhood Recreation Center
  2:00 pm
• Basketball Family - All Ages - Drop-In
  Germantown Community Recreation Center
  3:30 pm
• Badminton (+16) Drop-In
  Germantown Community Recreation Center
  5:00 pm
Friday September 18
• How to Conduct an Oral History Interview →
  Germantown Historical Society, 19330 Mateny Hill Rd., Germantown
  10:00 am
Saturday September 26
• National Hunting & Fishing Day →
  The Izaak Walton League Rockville Chapter, 18301 Waring Station Rd, Germantown
  1:00 pm
Sunday September 27
• Free Bach Concert: Baltimore Symphony Principal Trumpet & Organ →
  Messiah Lutheran Church, 13901 Clopper Rd, Germantown
  5:00 pm

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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