Germantown man to spend 5 years in prison in child sex assault case

Plus: Plaque in Takoma Park’s Heffner Park plaque highlights legacy of Black recreation during segregation; Silver Spring earns No. 1 spot in 2026 tech jobs ranking

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May 29, 2026 6:00 a.m. | Updated: May 28, 2026 4:04 p.m.

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A 25-year-old Germantown man was sentenced to five years in prison last Friday after pleading guilty to sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl in Frederick County in 2023. As part of a plea deal, he received a 20-year sentence with all but five years suspended and will remain under supervision after release. [The Frederick News-Post]

New plaque celebrates Heffner Park’s origins in civil rights-era advocacy

Montgomery County and Takoma Park officials unveiled a plaque Thursday honoring Heffner Park, a space created during segregation as a gathering place for Black children. [Montgomery Community Media]

Silver Spring tops list of best small cities for tech jobs in 2026

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Silver Spring was ranked the top small U.S. city for tech job seekers in 2026, according to HostingAdvice.com. It stood out for strong job opportunities, near-perfect digital connectivity and its location near Washington, D.C., which provides access to major tech industries at a lower cost of living. [Source of the Spring]

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