Germantown

A 13-year-old boy was driving a stolen 2015 Kia Optima when it collided with a 2007 Toyota Matrix in Germantown, Maryland, killing 58-year-old William Vance Payne II and injuring the teen driver and six passengers, all aged 12-15. The Kia was reported stolen from a Germantown home hours after the crash, which occurred at 5:25 a.m. on August 4, 2026.

One person is dead and six others are injured after a two-vehicle crash near Kingsview Park in Germantown, Maryland, on Tuesday morning. The collision at the intersection of Clopper Road and Great Seneca Highway involved a flipped car that caught fire, leading to a mass casualty incident. First responders rescued trapped passengers.

Six people were displaced by a fire in Schenectady, and cleanup is ongoing in Germantown after floods damaged a firefighter's home.

Assistant Fire Chief Crystal Kilmer and Fire Chief Phil Salvatore of Germantown experienced severe flooding in their respective apartments within the same building, with four and a half feet of water destroying their belongings and appliances. They had lived in the building since December.

Nashville has completed the third of four raised crosswalks as part of its Vision Zero initiative to reduce traffic fatalities and injuries. The final project, at Anne Dallas Dudley Boulevard and Church Street, is set to begin next month. These crosswalks aim to improve pedestrian safety by slowing traffic and enhancing visibility.

A new bar and cafe has opened its doors in Germantown. The establishment combines a bar and cafe in the area.

A 55-year-old Germantown, Maryland man was charged in a crash that killed a 79-year-old woman near the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C. The victim, Virginia Voight, was struck by a Ford F-150 while riding a motorized mobility scooter. The driver attempted to flee the scene but was detained by a National Guard member before being arrested.

Philadelphia's Germantown was home to the first U.S. paper mill, established by German immigrant William Rittenhouse in 1690. The mill supported early printing, newspapers, and religious materials, using recycled linen rags and water power. The industry expanded as other colonies adopted papermaking ahead of the Revolutionary War.

A Maryland homeowner encountered a black bear on his deck, prompting advice from wildlife experts on safely deterring bears. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources recommends making noise to alert bears without startling them, while removing bird feeders to avoid attracting them during active seasons.

NDOT completed construction on an improved crosswalk in the Germantown area to enhance pedestrian safety. The project specifically aims to make walking to a Nashville Sounds game safer for attendees.

The Germantown Neighborhood Association is installing garden beds at Morgan Park to address the need for access to healthy food in the Germantown community. Volunteers are being sought to help build the community garden.

A scooter rider was seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle in Germantown, according to the Metro Nashville Police Department. The city is experiencing an increase in pedestrian-related fatalities this year.

Tony Houston, 40, of Germantown, has been arrested and charged federally with possessing unregistered firearms. The title also mentions possession of destructive devices, though the content does not elaborate.

Philadelphia experiences increased shootings during summer when school is out, prompting violence prevention groups to launch programs offering safe environments for youth. The Salvation Army Kroc Center hosted an event highlighting efforts to reduce gun violence, as shootings have fallen citywide but children remain a growing share of victims.