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

Hello Germantown! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Five adults and three dogs displaced in major Germantown house fire
• What to know about Kusshi Sushi's first Germantown location
• See how Germantown's TOUS Les JOURS fits into Olney's food boom

Also on today's calendar: DMV Chocolate and Coffee Festival ~ Maryland Edition and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Warmer; a brief a.m. shower, with a high of 75 and low of 50 degrees.
• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and warmer, temps: high: 83, low: 60.
• Wednesday: Very warm with some sun, with a high of 85 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 5 adults, 3 dogs displaced after Germantown house fire (newsnationnow.com) — A serious house fire on Seneca Farm Lane in Germantown displaced five adults and three dogs, but everyone escaped without injuries, according to county fire officials. About 65 firefighters battled heavy flames and a roof collapse Saturday afternoon, and investigators are still working to determine what caused the blaze.
   

• Kusshi Continues Montgomery County Expansion With $150K Bethesda Fitout (mocoshow.com) — A new Kusshi Sushi restaurant is planned for Germantown in the former Zane Japanese Eatery space next to Beers and Cheers, with a $150,000 buildout permit already issued. The Germantown spot will be the brand's first upcounty Montgomery County location, joining existing restaurants in Bethesda, Rockville, Silver Spring, and Northern Virginia as Kusshi continues its regional expansion.
   

• New and Coming Soon to Olney (Fall 2026) (mocoshow.com) — Montgomery County's first TOUS Les JOURS bakery opened earlier at New Grand Mart on Wisteria Drive in Germantown, and now a new Olney location has joined it as part of a wider restaurant boom there. The roundup highlights several new and upcoming eateries and a seasonal holiday experience in Olney that Germantown residents might want to visit.
   

📸 Around Germantown

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Germantown

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday November 7
• DMV Chocolate and Coffee Festival ~ Maryland Edition →
  Adventist HealthCare Fieldhouse, 18031 Central Park Cir,
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Monday October 12
• Pickleball - 16+ - Drop-In
  Germantown Community Recreation Center
  5:30 pm
• Basketball – Drop-in
  Plum Gar Neighborhood Recreation Center
  6:00 pm
• Badminton – Drop-in
  Plum Gar Neighborhood Recreation Center
  7:00 pm
• Basketball - 18+ Drop In
  Germantown Community Recreation Center
  7:30 pm
Wednesday October 14
• Butler's Orchard Pumpkin Festival →
  Butler's Orchard, Germantown
Thursday October 15
• Hispanic Heritage Celebration Luncheon →
  BlackRock Center for the Arts, 12901 Town Commons Drive, Germantown
  12:00 pm
• Monthly Fly Tying Session →
  Izaak Walton League, 18301 Waring Station Road, Germantown
  12:30 pm
• Germantown - Blackrock Center for the Arts →
  Blackrock Center for the Arts, 12901 Town Commons Dr., Gallery #2, Germantown
  6:30 pm
Friday October 16
• Butler's Orchard Pumpkin Festival →
  Butler's Orchard, Germantown
• Germantown Library - Job Resources →
  Germantown Library, 19840 Century Blvd, Germantown
  11:30 am
Saturday October 17
• Butler's Orchard Pumpkin Festival →
  Butler's Orchard, Germantown
• Concert Films and Cocktails →
  BlackRock Center for the Arts, 12901 Town Commons Drive, Germantown
  6:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Looking to renovate a small 4x10 deck using composite materials.
  Does anyone know someone interested in taking on a small project like this? (Nextdoor Cedar Valley)

• KFC posted a job opening for Team Member in Germantown. Apply here.
• Five Guys posted a job opening for Shift Lead - 0022 in Germantown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Germantown here.

🗞 Nearby News

Montgomery Village

• MCPS Draft Calendars Include Built-In Snow Make-Up Days and Virtual Learning Option (mocoshow.com)
• Montgomery County Adds 75 Early Head Start Seats for Infants and Toddlers (mocoshow.com)
• Jawando Bill Expands Political Appointments (montgomeryperspective.com)

Clarksburg

• 12 Maryland Wineries That Are Perfect For Fall, From Scenic Tastings To Weekend Stays (southernliving.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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