Germantown, MD news on Thursday, October 22, 2026
In Germantown, MD on Thursday, October 22, 2026: Sinkhole closes Perrywood Drive; fuel spill on I-495. Also: Semi truck leaking fuel on I-495 in Montgomery County snarls traffic; use alternate routes; Shooting near Walter Johnson High School in area caused brief lockdowns; four detained. Weather: Mostly clear today with a high of 65°F and temperatures dropping to 42°F; light winds up to 12 mph.
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Headlines
- Sinkhole forces closure of Perrywood Drive in Montgomery County; expect delays in the area.DC News Now · · Around
News & local government
- Montgomery County joins Rockville in banning rent-setting algorithms to protect renters.Bethesda Magazine · · Around
- County Council votes to raise street takeover fines from current level to $5,000.Montgomery Community Media · · Around
- Audit finds Montgomery County Recreation paid $5.8 million in invoices without proper records.Montgomery Community Media · · Around
- County leaders weighing new health care authority to protect hospitals and taxpayers.WSFA · · Around
Safety & emergencies
- Shooting near Walter Johnson High School in area caused brief lockdowns; four detained.WUSA9 · · Around
Traffic & transport
- Semi truck leaking fuel on I-495 in Montgomery County snarls traffic; use alternate routes.Baltimore Sun · · Around
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