Germantown
MCS Staff
Power has been restored for over 6,000 residents in the Germantown area after a small animal came into contact with electrical equipment to cause the outage on Sunday afternoon. Power for most residents was restored by Sunday evening, but some retailers in the area were forced to temporarily close due to the outages.
Thousands of residents had to deal with this outage on the hottest day of the year, with temperatures approaching 100 degrees on Sunday afternoon. According to an NBC Washington report, “A spokesperson for FirstEnergy, of which Potomac Energy is a subsidiary, the company couldn’t confirm the exact type of animal that caused the outage, except that it was similar in size to a squirrel.”
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Community Post
Cast Your Vote for Best Maid Service in D.C.
By: Well-Paid Maids
Washington City Paper is hosting its annual Best of D.C. contest -- and Well-Paid Maids is eyeing the Best Maid Service category.If you missed it: Well-Paid Maids has secured first place for the past three years. Can you help us snag gold again?Simply go to the ballot and write in your vote for the best maid service.In case you need a refresher before you vote, Well-Paid Maids is the only certified living-wage cleaning company in the D.C. area. We pay our cleaners, who are W-2 employees, at least $24 an hour and offer benefits like insurance, 24 paid days off per year and more.Voting is open until June 10 at 5 p.m., and the winner will be announced July 18. (We'll keep you posted!)Thank you for your support -- and if you still haven't booked a spring cleaning yet, now is the time!
Community Post
20906 Lil Cupboard Opening
By: OAK CHAPEL HUB
Oak Chapel is excited that Priority Partners Managed Care Organization (PPMCO) in partnership with Johns Hopkins HealthCare (JHHC) have selected the Oak Chapel Hub as the location for the first mini-food pantry/mini library in Montgomery County. Please join us for the cupboard unveiling on Saturday, May 18th, at 10 AM (rain or shine). This is scheduled to be an outdoor event. If there is inclement weather, the event will be held in the multi-purpose room of the main church building (Hub distribution location). The cupboard will be fully stocked and ready for the community to take what they need and leave what they can. It is a privilege to be able to continue to serve the 20906 community.
Fighting food insecurity, feeding families.
Upcoming Event
Movie being filmed in McLean, VA, needs your support
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A local community movie is filming in our area in June and needs contributions!
Local actors, teens, teachers, housewives, and retired residences are trying to make this film happen but we need your help.
This is an educational short story about teens learning how to navigate when they don't feel accepted by their friends and what to do to find acceptance. Yet this film isn't just for teens. In your life have you ever felt like you weren't accepted??
Come be a part of the audience for this film! Invite your friends. Be a part of this film being produced right here in our area.
This is a social impact film that will show locally and internationally at film festivals in 2025 and also at colleges.
More information can be found here. DONATE TODAY:
https://www.filmindependent.org/sponsored-projects/ultimate-bias/
https://www.silvanomarifilms.com/jis
This is a not-for-profit film and donations are tax-deductible.
Upcoming Event
Free Community Father-Daughter Dance
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Fathers and father figures, create unforgettable memories with your daughter at our free community father-daughter dance on June 1st, from 6-8 pm. Hosted outdoors at Olney Baptist Church. This event offers a delightful outdoor experience complete with a DJ spinning tunes, interactive games, a charming photo booth, delicious treats, and exciting raffle prizes. Fathers/father figures and daughters of all ages are warmly welcomed to share in this special evening together. Join us for an evening of joy, laughter, and cherished moments!
In the spirit of giving back to our community, we are partnering with Quest to Feed Montgomery to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those in need. We kindly ask each attendee to bring along a non-perishable food item to donate during the event. Every contribution, no matter how small, will go a long way in supporting families facing food insecurity in our area.
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