Thursday, May 28
Tuesday, May 26
Potomac: Foxes Make a New Home
A mother fox recently moved under our backyard deck to have her babies.
Potomac: Working Together To Battle Homelessness
Three honored at coalition’s 25th anniversary gala.
The recent fundraising gala for Montgomery County Coalition for the Homeless surpassed the organization’s goal.
Potomac: Local Stage Comes Alive with ‘The Sound of Music’
Bravo Productions to present Rodgers and Hammerstein musical.
Bravo Productions, Theatre for Young Artists, will present the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical, “The Sound of Music” on Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7.
Celebrating Potomac Community Village
The nonprofit Potomac Community Village celebrated its birthday at a party on Thursday, May 21, with U.S. Rep. John Delaney as featured speaker.
Potomac: Jeff Goldberg Talks on the Power in Giving
Jeff Goldberg grew up in Potomac and is in charge of the Northern Virginia Bureau for ABC7/WJLA news and News Channel 8.
Friday, May 22
Ride of the Patriots Rolls Back Through Fairfax
For the 17th year, the Fairfax Harley Owners Group and Patriot Harley-Davidson are sponsoring a Memorial Day weekend group motorcycle ride to honor service men and women, veterans, prisoners of war and those missing in action from all wars.
Thursday, May 21
McAuliffe Signs Bill to Get Food Trucks Rolling in Virginia
Food trucks, those compact mobile restaurants that have become wildly popular on the streets of Washington, D.C., are getting closer to expanding their tread-print in Virginia.
Potomac Memorial Day Weekend Fun: May 22-25
Events in and near Potomac for the weekend of May 22-25.
Wednesday, May 20
Potomac Hunt Race-Goers Broil in Sun and Fun
At the Kiplinger family’s “Bittersweet Field.”
It was hot. Brutally hot, at the 63rd running of the Potomac Hunt Races on Sunday, May 17. The weatherman repeatedly called for cloudy, stormy weather. Wrong. By 1 p.m. when the first race at the Kiplinger family’s “Bittersweet Field,” Poolesville, and a couple thousand tailgate picnics were already in full swing, more than just horses had broken out in a full sweat.
Potomac: Churchill Boys’ Lax Wins Third Region Title in Four Years
Bulldogs beat Dulaney in state semis, advance to first state final.
The Churchill boys' lacrosse team will play in its first state championship game.
Walpole Outdoors Relocates to Potomac Village
From pergolas to playhouses, and more.
Potomac is white fence country — and now it has a company to build the fences that grace the countryside in and around the Village. Walpole Outdoors is now open in the Village to meet those outdoor needs.
Tuesday, May 19
Parents’ Role in Educating about Alcohol and Drugs
Suggestions for talking to teens about staying safe.
Graduation, prom and the summer before heading off to college are some of the highlights of a teen’s high school experience. While the season brings landmark events, it can be marred by the consequences of engaging in harmful activities.
Letter: Coalition Opposes Country Inn Proposal
Letter to the Editor
The following open letter was addressed to Casey Anderson, chair of the Montgomery County Planning Board.
Monday, May 18
Editorial: Call for Father’s Day Photos
This week and next, we print Mother’s Day photos, and we call for photos for Father’s Day. Father's Day is Sunday, June 21, 2015 and once again the Connection will publish a gallery of Father's Day photos.
Friday, May 15
Potomac Home Sales: April, 2015
In April, 2015, 51 Potomac homes sold between $2,350,000-$420,000.
Potomac Home Sales: April, 2015
Wednesday, May 13
Column: Why Fi?
Commentary
“That’s the dream; to have Wi-Fi in the car.” So says one of the focus group participants (“real people, not actors”) in a recent television commercial from Chevrolet. The answer is to a question asked of five adults to identify which car brand: Mercedes, BMW, Chevrolet, Ford, or Toyota, includes “Built-in Wi-Fi” in their product line.
Tuesday, May 12
Potomac: Working Together Across Faiths
Capital Area Interfaith Friends sponsors Service Day for youths of all faiths.
Four years ago, Dominique and Mike Rychlik and their three children were included in a dinner and movie night on Eid al-Fitr, which celebrates the end of the Ramadan fast.
Potomac: Local Builder Receives National Honor
Anthony Wilder Design/Build received a national Contractor of the Year award.
A minimalist yet elegant design that includes a wall of glass with dramatic views of a woodsy landscape received top honors recently. Anthony Wilder Design/Build, in Cabin John, received a national Contractor of the Year (CotY) award from the National Association of the Remodeling Industry for transforming a bland bathroom into a serene spa retreat.
Opening Day at Potomac Village Farmers Market
In addition to locally grown produce, the Potomac Farmers Market offers a variety of food, including pizza, freshly baked breads and sweet treats from Simply Delicious, a seafood truck and more.In addition to locally grown produce, the Potomac Farmers Market offers a variety of food, including pizza, freshly baked breads and sweet treats from Simply Delicious, a seafood truck and more.
Letter: Remembering WW II Planes
Letter to the Editor
Many of us who are "of a certain age" were indulged in some nostalgic reminiscences on May 8, shortly after noon, by the fly-by of 20 or more types of airplanes of World War II vintage over the Potomac River and the National Mall.
Potomac: Church’s Strawberry Festival Marks 25 Years
Coordinating annual event proves to be a family affair.
Hungry for Judith Dubowy’s delectable strawberry shortcake, Becky Queen’s famous chocolate-covered strawberries, home-made baked goods or grilled hamburgers and hotdogs and pulled pork?
Potomac Sports Briefs for the Week of May 13, 2015
The Churchill boys’ lacrosse team survived a semifinal scare from Whitman.
Monday, May 11
Fairfax County School Board Adds "Gender Identity" to Nondiscrimination Policy
Discrimination is bad, and everyone should have a safe environment in which to learn. These sentiments were common to the Fairfax County School Board members and the hundreds of parents who packed the auditorium and front lobby of Luther Jackson Middle School for the board’s May 7 meeting.
Thursday, May 7
Wednesday, May 6
Healthy Relationships for Life
Researchers say meaningful friendships help preserve health.
Bill and Betty Kenealy, of Springfield, make it a point to socialize regularly with their long-time friends, many of whom are other couples they met through work and through the activities of their five children. They’ve watched their children become adults, worked, retired and even survived cancer. Now they’re living together in a retirement community in Springfield. Bill is 85 and Betty is 81.
Column: A Personal Connection to the Holocaust
Commentary
This past winter, I was fortunate enough to go on a trip to Israel with Taglit-Birthright Israel.
Potomac: Fashion Show To Benefit Stroke Rehabilitation
Event to raise awareness of symptoms and treatment.
Sara and Mark Reges, proprietors of the historic Old Anglers Inn, are once again pleased to be hosting the annual Spring Fashion Show to Honor American Stroke Month. Sara Reges is an RN at MedStar National Rehabilitation Network (NRH) as well as a brain injury nurse navigator.
Potomac: China Gourmet Bistro Offers Traditional Dishes
Located in Cabin John Shopping Center.
In the mood for traditional Chinese cuisine, Japanese noodles, Vietnamese dishes, sushi, red or green curry, Mongolian lamb or Asian vegetarian dishes?
Potomac: County Council Honors Local Small Businesses
Montgomery County Council Member Roger Berliner recognized small businesses in Montgomery County earlier this week.
Potomac Sports Briefs for the Week of May 6, 2015
The Churchill girls’ track team finished third on May 2 at the T.C. Williams Invitational in Alexandria, Va.
Mother's Day in Potomac
We asked mothers and their families to send pictures to celebrate Mother's Day.
Photos: Potomac Chamber of Commerce Hosts Networking Event
The Potomac Chamber of Commerce hosted a networking event at Normandie Farms on Wednesday, April 29.
Column: Two New Development Proposals
Commentary
Old Angler’s Inn on MacArthur Boulevard and the Potomac Tennis Club on Falls Road are the subjects of two new substantial development proposals. The Old Angler’s Inn proposal, in particular, presents potential enormous problems.
Tuesday, May 5
Editorial: Hunger Is Widespread
Saturday, May 9, is the postal carriers food drive; put a sturdy bag with food donation next to your mailbox that morning.
There are families dealing with hunger in every county in the United States, including here in Northern Virginia.