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A 13-year-old boy driving a stolen Kia packed with other youths crashed into a Toyota in Germantown, killing William Vance Payne II, a 58-year-old father of five and longtime NIST employee. Seven minors were in the Kia, with several injured; investigators say the circumstances of the theft are still under review and charges will be determined later.
A 13-year-old was driving a stolen 2015 Kia Optima that ran a red light and collided with a 2007 Toyota Matrix in Germantown early Tuesday, killing 58-year-old William Vance Payne II of Virginia and injuring the teen and six other passengers aged 12–15. The Kia passengers were all hospitalized; the teen driver is described as critically injured but stable, and the crash remains under investigation with charges to be determined by the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office.
A 13-year-old was behind the wheel of a stolen Kia when it crashed in Germantown, resulting in a fatality and prompting a police investigation.
Seven juveniles were in a stolen car with no licensed driver when it crashed in Germantown, Montgomery County. The two-vehicle crash left at least one person dead and multiple others injured as the car overturned and caught fire, prompting a large rescue response and road closures on Clopper Road and Great Seneca Highway.
A deadly two-vehicle crash in Germantown, MD, left one man dead and seven juveniles injured after a stolen Kia Optima driven by a minor entered the intersection at Clopper Road and Great Seneca Highway and struck a blue Toyota Matrix; the Kia occupants were hospitalized, with the juvenile driver in critical but stable condition, and the Matrix occupants were also treated.
A rollover crash in Germantown left one man dead and seven children injured. Emergency responders assisted at the scene and transported victims to hospitals; authorities are investigating the incident to determine the cause and circumstances surrounding the crash.
The Philadelphia Housing Authority plans to invest $84 million to transform over two dozen vacant properties in Germantown into 121 affordable rental units, with work expected to start by spring 2027. The project aims to revitalize blighted properties, including historic sites, and provide deeply affordable housing for households earning at or below 30% of the area median income. The initiative follows a history of neglect and legal battles involving previous ownership, and is part of broader efforts to improve neighborhood housing.
Human remains were found behind a vacant Germantown school, prompting community mourning and police investigation, with residents hoping for answers and justice for the victim, possibly identified as 23-year-old Kada Scott.
A whooping cough outbreak has been reported in the Valley View Local School District in Germantown, with nine confirmed cases. The illness, which is particularly dangerous for infants, has led to 34 cases in Montgomery County this year. Health officials urge pregnant women to get vaccinated.
A woman fitting the description of the suspect in the fatal shooting of a SEPTA bus driver in Philadelphia's Germantown neighborhood has been taken into custody. The shooting occurred when the 48-year-old driver of SEPTA's Route 23 was shot multiple times in his chest and abdomen area. The suspect, a female in her early 20s, fired multiple shots while getting on and off the bus. No other passengers were injured, and the driver later died at the hospital. The person was apprehended in Germantown, but no weapon has been recovered at this time.
Philadelphia police are investigating after a 14-year-old boy was shot in the Germantown neighborhood. The teenager was shot once in the right thigh and is currently in stable condition at Temple University Hospital. No weapons have been recovered, and no arrests have been made.
HGTV has renovated a house in Germantown as part of their Urban Oasis giveaway. One lucky person will win the house, along with a Mercedes SUV and $50,000. The house was chosen for its charm, architectural interest, and interesting story. Entries for the giveaway can be submitted twice a day starting October 3, with the winner announced in November.
Guests at the Country Inn and Suites by Radisson in Germantown, Wisconsin, were shocked to find snakes in the pool, hot tub, hallway, and even a guest room. The snakes, believed to be northern water snakes, were likely from the wetlands behind the hotel. While some guests took matters into their own hands to remove the snakes, the hotel refused full refunds and blamed a guest for the incident. Choice Hotels, which owns Radisson, declined to comment. The hotel claims it has taken steps to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Attorney Kevin Snider has filed a lawsuit against the city of Germantown, Tennessee, for withholding information related to a recent water crisis caused by a diesel fuel spill in the city's water supply. Snider claims that city leaders have been stonewalling his requests for data and documents under the Tennessee Public Records Act, and he believes there may be a cover-up. Germantown officials have stated that they responded within the legally required time frame and have demanded that Snider drop the lawsuit or face attorneys' fees and expenses.
A Germantown city employee was fired after spilling approximately 250-300 gallons of diesel fuel, which contaminated the water supply and caused a water crisis. Residents expressed disappointment in the city's handling of the emergency and complained about the lingering issue of diesel-smelling water. The city plans to excavate the soil near the generator and continue monitoring and testing the water. Some residents questioned the safety of the water for the rest of the city and suggested testing samples directly from people's faucets.