🚴‍♂️ Discover Germantown’s Best Pit Stops for Bike to Work Day! 🌱

In this edition:

• Discover Germantown’s pit stops for Bike to Work Day.
• Midday arrest of a knife-wielding suspect on a busy Germantown street.
• Germantown native missing in Baltimore: updates from police and family.

Also on today’s agenda: Family Adventure Day and nine additional events.

Today’s riddle: What do you call a grizzly bear in the rain? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 70°F and a low of 44°F.
• Sunday: Partly sunny, then cloudy; warm with highs of 76°F and lows of 60°F.
• Monday: Breezy with a mix of clouds and sun, reaching highs of 84°F and lows of 57°F.

📰 News Highlights

1. Bike to Work Day is Back on May 15 (mocoshow.com) — Join the Bike to Work Day festivities on Friday, May 15, with local pit stops providing music, snacks, raffles, and free T-shirts for early registrants. Montgomery County is promoting new bike paths and over 100 miles of lanes, making it easier for residents in Germantown and surrounding areas to participate. Registration and pit stop details can be found online.
   

2. MCPD Crime Summary for April 9 Includes Homicide and Auto Thefts (mocoshow.com) — On April 9, a suspect was apprehended in the 19800 block of Century Blvd. after allegedly brandishing a knife and attempting to damage a vehicle at a stoplight. The same report details a homicide in Gaithersburg, several auto thefts, and ongoing investigations into hate/bias incidents across various county districts.
   

3. Baltimore Police Dive Team Joins Search for Missing 27-Year-Old Branson Oduor (thebaltimorebanner.com) — A 27-year-old originally from Germantown is missing after a night out in Baltimore, leading to a search involving the police dive team and missing persons unit. Family, friends, and advocates are distributing flyers and security footage as they urgently seek information, with a national organization focused on missing people of color also highlighting his case.
   

4. Importance of Air Conditioning Laws in the DC Area as Summer Approaches (usatoday.com) — For renters in Germantown, new county regulations require landlords to provide functional air conditioning that maintains indoor temperatures at or below 80°F from June 1 to September 30. This article compares these protections with those in DC, Prince George’s County, and Northern Virginia, helping Germantown residents understand their rights.
   

📸 Around Germantown

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Germantown

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Other local events

Saturday, April 11

• Book Sale
  Germantown Library, 19840 Century Blvd, Germantown
  9:00 am

Sunday, April 12

• Adult Learn to Ride
  Germantown Community Center, 18905 Kingsview Rd, Germantown
  10:00 am
• Community Wellness & Resource Fair with Congresswoman April McClain Delaney
  Bioscience Education Center, 20200 Observation Dr, Germantown
  11:00 am
• Easter Egg Celebration
  Trinity United Methodist Church, 13700 Schaeffer Rd, Germantown
  3:00 pm

Wednesday, April 15

• ReelTalk – Train Dreams (2025)
  BlackRock Center for the Arts, 12901 Town Commons Dr, Germantown
  7:00 pm

Thursday, April 16

• Pena Prince & Keys – Jazz Series
  BlackRock Center for the Arts, 12901 Town Commons Dr, Germantown
  8:00 pm

Saturday, April 25

• Purcellville Music and Arts Festival
  250 S. Nursery Ave., Purcellville
  12:00 pm

Sunday, April 26

• Silver Spring Mother’s Day Arts & Crafts Spring Fair @ Veterans Plaza
  Veterans Plaza, 1 Veterans Pl, Silver Spring
  12:00 pm

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💬 Community Conversations

What your neighbors are discussing on social media

• Hey everyone, I received a call from a 443…
  number claiming to be a PEPCO contractor inspecting homes for energy-efficient LED bulbs. Has anyone else encountered them? (Nextdoor Mateny / Clopper)
• Hi everyone,
  I’m looking for a doctor in or near Germantown, Gaithersburg, Bethesda, or Rockville. Any recommendations? (Nextdoor Mateny / Clopper)

• Montgomery County Schools has posted a job opening for Immediate: Teacher, (Construction Design & Management) Career & Technology, Seneca Valley HS, 1.0 FTE in Germantown. Apply here.
• Best Buy Co., Inc. is hiring for a Retail Sales Specialist – Verizon position in Germantown. Apply here. You can search for more job opportunities near Germantown here.

Alright, Germantown! Now you’re updated on today’s happenings. Thank you for reading, and we’ll see you in your inbox next time! And if you enjoy what you’re reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

— The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today’s riddle: A drizzly bear! (Thanks to Jake L. for sharing!)
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