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🌱 Patch AM: What happened on Turtle Rock and Crystal Rock in Wednesday’s crime log?
And on the Germantown Patch calendar - Harmony Express Guest Night
Greetings Germantown! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What happened on Turtle Rock and Crystal Rock in Wednesday's crime log?
- Why are more cars being stolen from Montgomery County neighborhoods now?
- How Butler's Orchard is salvaging Germantown's apple-picking season
Also on today's calendar: Harmony Express Guest Night and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Variable clouds; less humid, with a high of 83 and low of 67 degrees.
- Sunday: A stray afternoon t-shower, temps: high: 88, low: 68. 🌶 Hot!
- Monday: Mostly sunny, hot and humid, with a high of 90 and low of 70 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Stabbing and Series of Vehicle-Related Thefts Included in August 26 Crime Summary (mocoshow.com) — Police reported broken vehicle windows on Turtle Rock Terrace and a stabbing on Crystal Rock Drive in the 5th District, which includes Germantown and Clarksburg. The victim in the stabbing was hospitalized with injuries not considered life-threatening, and several other thefts from vehicles were logged across Montgomery County that same day. 
2. Car thefts spike in Montgomery County, bucking state and national trends (thebanner.com) — Montgomery County is seeing a more than 20% jump in car thefts even as statewide and national numbers fall, and one recent stolen vehicle case allegedly began in Germantown before a fatal crash in Gaithersburg. Police say juveniles and tech-enabled theft methods are driving the problem and offer practical tips residents can use to better secure their cars.
3. Maryland crops limited for apple picking season due to spring cold snap (fox5dc.com) — Butler's Orchard in Germantown will still offer pick-your-own apples over Labor Day weekend, but the season will be shorter and supplies limited after a devastating spring freeze. Statewide, many orchards lost most of their apple and peach crops, prompting federal disaster aid and state-level relief efforts to help Maryland farmers recover.
4. Federal contractor Amentum to lay off over 380 workers in Hanover (thebanner.com) — Amentum, a major federal contractor, plans to lay off more than 380 workers in Hanover later this year after changes to intelligence contracts. The company also maintains offices in Germantown, Aberdeen Proving Ground, and Annapolis Junction, so local residents connected to its regional operations may feel ripple effects from the restructuring.
📸 Around Germantown
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Germantown
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★ Featured events ★
- Harmony Express Guest Night →
Pathways Baptist Church, 200 W Diamond Ave, Gaithersburg
6:30 pm
Sunday August 30
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Other local events
- Volleyball - Family - All Ages - Drop-In
Germantown Community Rec Center Germantown Community Recreation Center
12:00 pm - Basketball - 55+ Drop In
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9:00 am - Basketball Family - All Ages - Drop-In
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3:30 pm - Pickleball - 16+ - Drop-In
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5:30 pm - Basketball - 18+ Drop In
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7:30 pm - Multi-Activities - TR Drop-In
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11:30 am - Basketball Family - All Ages - Drop-In
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3:30 pm - Multi-Activities - TR Drop-In
Germantown Community Rec Center Germantown Community Recreation Center
10:00 am
Sunday August 30
Monday August 31
Tuesday September 1
Wednesday September 2
📣 Germantown Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Underclass Photos
Quince Orchard High School Auditorium (No food or drink)
7:45 am - V Fball - Paint Branch at QO 6:30 pm
Quince Orchard High School Gaithersburg, MD 20878
6:30 pm - Dirty Soul Band: 🍂 Fall Back into the Groove with... →
Clarks Lodge, 12011 Snowden Farm Pkwy, Clarksburg
7:00 pm - Dirty Soul Band: 🍂 Fall Back into the Groove with an Early Show at Clarks Lodge! 🍂 →
Clarks Lodge, 12011 Snowden Farm Pkwy, Clarksburg
7:00 pm
Wednesday September 2
Friday September 4
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- CCACC Welcomes Its New Board of Directors —CCACC - Germantown Read on Patch
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- 27Aug26 the cater-children (13/15) have proceeded into chrysalis exactly on schedule!
Seems I'm gonna have a Painted Lady Labor Day !! I'll get better pics when I transfer the babies out of the cups before they emerge. (Nextdoor Elton Manor) - Does anyone know of a good handyman that could fix this shower handle that's leaking?
Without charging a lot,The name brand is moen. Thanks! (Nextdoor Wisteria Dr Parks)
- Michaels Stores, Inc. posted a job opening for team member in Germantown. Apply here.
- Pizza Hut, Inc. posted a job opening for Restaurant General Manager 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
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A bottle (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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