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Hello Germantown! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What happens if Germantown’s only charter school loses its charter?
  • Why was a Germantown resident charged in a fall hunting crackdown?

Also on today's calendar: Join us for Breakfast with Frosty! and 1 more event.

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

Weather forecast:

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  • Saturday: Rain, becoming heavy, with a high of 47 and low of 38 degrees.
  • Sunday: Increasingly windy, temps: high: 43, low: 28.
  • Monday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 47 and low of 27 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Montgomery school leaders defend proposal to close county's sole charter (washingtonpost.com) — Germantown families should know that MECCA Business Learning Institute, the county’s only charter school and newly relocated to a permanent Germantown campus, is at risk of having its charter revoked. Montgomery County school leaders say serious special-education compliance problems justify closure, while MBLI argues it’s being judged too harshly after just three months. A final school board vote is expected on January 22.
   

• Maryland Natural Resources Police Report: Fall 2025 (einpresswire.com) — State natural resources officers recently charged a Germantown resident and a Mount Airy man after they allegedly chased deer with an off-road vehicle during archery season and shot them with a handgun, leading to multiple hunting-related charges. The broader fall enforcement report details similar wildlife, fishing, and firearms violations investigated across Maryland from September through November 2025.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • To the person walking the big white fluffy dog about 30-45 mins ago, and as a general reminder to all dog owners, especially on the Summer Oak block:
    Not all dogs want to greet, play, or interact on walks. If you see a dog barking, getting excited, or a handler actively working to calm and redirect… (Nextdoor Hickory Tree Way)
  • Your cat?
    Found cat. If this is your cat, DM me. I live on Split Rock Ln. Please send a photo as proof of ownership. Thanks. (Nextdoor Mateny / Clopper)
  • The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service/Sales in Germantown. Apply here.
  • Panda Express posted a job opening for Shift Leader (P1-1361060-0) in Germantown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Germantown here.

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