Germantown
Coverage of Germantown in the Nexus archive.
- Maryland man charged in crash that killed an elderly woman in DC
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.
- Philly helped start the paper industry in pre-Revolutionary America
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.
- ‘There’s a bear on the deck’: What DC-area area homeowners should know about black bears
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.
- Improved crosswalk aims to make Germantown area safer for pedestrians
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.
- Volunteers needed to build Germantown community garden
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.
- Witnesses, neighbors raise safety concerns after Germantown scooter crash
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.
- Germantown man charged with illegally possessing firearm, destructive devices
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.
- Shootings often rise in Philly when school’s out. Violence prevention groups have plans to change that.
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.