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Good morning Germantown! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Germantown Chick-fil-A gains a sister location at Clarksburg outlets
- How much time could Germantown riders save on new MARC route?
- How high can Seneca Valley climb in this year's rankings?
Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 81 and low of 62 degrees.
- Sunday: Some sun, then clouds, temps: high: 81, low: 61.
- Monday: Partly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 61 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. New Chick-fil-A Restaurant To Open In Montgomery County This Month (patch.com) — Germantown residents waiting for a closer Chick-fil-A option are being reminded they can keep visiting the existing Century Boulevard location while a new restaurant opens later this month at Clarksburg Premium Outlets. Both the Germantown and new Clarksburg sites will be overseen by the same local operator, offering more convenience for upcounty customers. 
2. New MARC Service to Provide Direct Montgomery County-Baltimore Connection (wfmd.com) — Germantown commuters will soon get a direct weekday MARC train to Baltimore starting September 28, eliminating the need to transfer at Union Station. The new one-seat ride, created by adjusting existing trains, will link Germantown with other Montgomery County stops and could cut some trips by nearly an hour, so riders should review updated Brunswick and Camden Line schedules.
3. Montgomery County Top 10: 2026 Preseason Football Rankings (mocoshow.com) — Seneca Valley's football buzz puts Germantown in the spotlight as Montgomery County kicks off the 2026 high school season, with a key opener against Clarksburg that could validate rising optimism. The countywide preseason rankings still have Quince Orchard firmly on top, but several challengers, including Seneca Valley, see this fall as their chance to close the gap.
4. Robbery, Auto Thefts and School Weapons Incidents Included in September 3 Crime Summary (mocoshow.com) — Montgomery County Police report that a vehicle was stolen from the 12100 block of Island View Circle in the 5th District, which includes Germantown, sometime between Wednesday night and Thursday evening. The same daily summary details a recovered motorcycle and robbery in Silver Spring, plus school weapons incidents and another auto theft in Gaithersburg. Residents should stay alert and secure vehicles and belongings.
5. These Are the U.S. Cities Where McDonald's Ice Cream Machines Break Down the Most (tasteofhome.com) — Germantown ranks among the best U.S. cities for working McDonald's ice cream machines, with soft-serve reportedly down only about 2.8% of the time. A six-year analysis compared outage rates across nearly 500 cities, finding some places where McFlurry orders are a gamble. For Germantown families, the odds of getting that promised cone look reassuringly strong.
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12:30 pm - Basketball - 18+ Drop in
Upper County Community Recreation Center
1:00 pm - Badminton (+16) Drop-In
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5:00 pm - Pickleball - 16+ - Drop-In
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5:00 pm - Back To School Night →
Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary School Matsunaga Elementary
6:00 pm - Basketball - 55+ Drop In
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Tuesday September 8
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
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💬 Chatter
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- Hi, I think my cat got out the house last night because we got up this morning and he was gone.
No sign of him. If you see the cat/kitten in the photo please let us know. He is about 6 months old. This would be in Germantown near the Gunners… (Nextdoor Gunner Branch) - Hi neighbors!
This sweet baby is in need of a special home! She's an incredible dog who is smart and matches your energy however she has severe anxiety and needs a… (Nextdoor Brandermill)
- Giant Food posted a job opening for PT Clerk - Grocery - 0169 in Germantown. Apply here.
- CVS Health posted a job opening for Store Associate in Germantown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Germantown here.
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
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