Germantown Best Buy to participate in midnight Nintendo Switch release on June 5

Some Best Buy stores across America will hold special late-night hours for the June 5, 2025 release of the Nintendo Switch 2. Customers who pre-order their system will be able to pick it up at participating stores at 12:01 AM. In Montgomery County, the Best Buy stores at 1200 Rockville Pike in Rockville, at 20914 Frederick Road at the Milestone Shopping Center in Germantown, and at 10901 Georgia Avenue in Wheaton will be participating in the Switch 2 event. Despite the exorbitant $449.99 price, Best Buy is warning that "This item is expected to sell out quickly."

Old Glory DC pro rugby team to host open training session for fans today in Germantown

Professional rugby arrives at the Maryland Soccerplex at 18031 Central Park Drive in Germantown today, February 24, 2024. Old Glory DC, a Major League Rugby team, will host an open training session from 1:00 to 3:00 PM this afternoon. In addition to a preview of the team in action, fans can meet the coaches and players after the session ends. Team ambassadors will provide "Rugby 101" explanations and provide real-time match analysis, and food and beverages (including adult beverages) will be available for sale from vendors on-site. Admission to the event is free.

Old Glory DC's new head coach is Simon Cross. This season's roster features stars from 11 countries around the world, including Team Captain Jamason Faanana-Schultz (AUS), DC native Jack Iscaro (USA) Rob Harley (GBR) of the Glasgow Warriors, Damien Hoyland (GBR) of the Edinburgh Rugby Club, Axel Muller (ARG), and Perry Humphreys (GBR). 

The team's season will begin March 2, 2024 with a road game against the New Orleans NOLA Gold. Old Glory DC's home opener at the Soccerplex will be on March 16, when the club hosts the Chicago Hounds. Single match and season tickets can be purchased during today's event, or online.

Roller Disco night in Germantown April 14

Prepare to time travel back to the 1970s and 1980s on Friday, April 14, 2023! A Roller Disco event will be held that evening from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the inline skating rink at Ridge Road Recreational Park, located at 21155 Frederick Road in Germantown. Only roller skates and inline skates are allowed inside the rink.

The event will feature a live DJ, and food for purchase from O’Boy Pizza, Catalyst Hot Dogs, Trippy Tacos, and Clayboys Shaved Ice. Attendees must bring their own skates. Seating is available, but guests are encouraged to bring their own chairs and blankets to have a picnic on the grass.

The event is open to people of all ages, and is free to attend. “We are excited to bring Roller Disco to the community,” Montgomery Parks Activation Program Manager Michael Coppersmith said. “We encourage guests to go all-out and embrace the theme, and enjoy music from the ‘70s and ‘80s.”

Milestone Starbucks in Germantown hosting pop-up party today

The Milestone Shopping Center Starbucks at 20934 Frederick Road in Germantown is one of only four locations in Maryland that will host a pop-up party today. Stop by between 1:00 and 2:00 PM today for festive fun and a free, tall handcrafted espresso drink. Sounds good to me!