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🌱 Patch AM: Why a Germantown fan’s question about a crucial Steelers call matters
You won't want to miss Lil One's Open Gym (Pre-School) on the Germantown Patch calendar

Good morning Germantown! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why a Germantown fan’s question about a crucial Steelers call matters
Today's riddle: What two things can you never eat for breakfast? . 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Germantownfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Monday: A bit of rain in the morning, with a high of 55 and low of 25 degrees.
- Tuesday: Very windy; much colder, temps: high: 33, low: 25.
- Wednesday: Some sun, with a high of 38 and low of 26 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Asked and Answered: Dec. 28 (steelers.com) — A Germantown resident’s question about an end-of-game penalty call is featured in this Steelers mailbag, with the columnist confirming that games can end on offensive penalties. The Q&A also touches on Pittsburgh’s improving run game, tackling, quarterback plans, and some team history and holiday well-wishes.
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Lil One's Open Gym (Pre-School)
Ross Boddy Neighborhood Recreation Center , 18529 Brooke Rd , Sandy Spring
10:00 am - Family Storytime at Potomac
Potomac Library , 10101 Glenolden Dr , Potomac
10:30 am - Fairy Hair at The Family Room
The Family Room , 6820 Olney Laytonsville Rd , Laytonsville
11:00 am - Who's in Your Backyard?
Mount Airy Branch Library , 705 Ridge Avenue , Mount Airy
1:00 pm - 55+ Pickleball (3 Courts available)
Damascus Community Recreation Center , 25520 Oak Dr , Damascus
9:00 am - Family Storytime at Noyes
Noyes Library for Young Children (Kensington) , 10237 Carroll Pl , Kensington
9:30 am - Winter Playdate at Chevy Chase
Chevy Chase Maryland Library , 8005 Connecticut Ave , Chevy Chase
10:30 am - M. Shane Darwick Retirement Celebration
Frederick County Calendar , 5370 Public Safety Place Public Safety Training Center , Frederick
12:30 pm - Afternoon Movie: Beauty and the Beast (Sing-Along)
Gaithersburg Library -
2:00 pm - Basketball Youth Drop In
Longwood Community Center , 19300 Georgia Ave , Brookeville
3:00 pm - Basketball - Youth Drop - In (Ages 11-17)
Damascus Community Recreation Center , 25520 Oak Dr , Damascus
3:45 pm - No Council Meeting
Frederick County Calendar
5:30 pm
Monday December 29
Tuesday December 30
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Have an elderly man who doesn't remember where he live stays over here on Chalet Drive.
Said his name is Fred Thompson. Please reach out on here if you know who he is (Nextdoor Farmingdale) - Good morning .
Saturday morning vibes . I still have a lot of frozen dinners orange juices and milks available for free . Just have to pick them up . Several people… (Nextdoor Elton Manor)
- Molly Maid posted a job opening for Professional House Cleaner in Germantown. Apply here.
- Montgomery County Schools posted a job opening for Long Term Substitute Teacher, English, Neelsville MS (Full time) in Germantown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Germantown here.
🗞 Nearby News
Montgomery Village
- Death after Montgomery County police encounter under investigation by Maryland attorney general (kentucky.com)
- PHOTOS: Unoccupied Safeway truck narrowly misses apartment, causes fuel spill in Maryland (foxbaltimore.com)
- Debris Strewn Across I-495 After Rollover Crash Shuts Down Lanes (PHOTOS) (dailyvoice.com)
Gaithersburg
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Lunch and dinner. (From Norine S.)
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