Stories for March 2017

Stories for March 2017

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Thursday, March 30

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Wings for All

Travel rehearsal offered for individuals with disabilities.

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Backyard Adventure

Ideas for a spring break family staycation.

Tuesday, March 28

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Signs of the Times: A Divided Welcome in Bethesda

Protesters, supporters gather for Hogan and DeVos at Carderock Elementary.

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‘Brighton Beach Memoirs’ in Potomac

Potomac teen lands first professional acting role.

Making Something Good Together in Potomac

In the Sound of the Bells

Thursday, March 23

Wednesday, March 22

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Ready for Some Spring Adventures?

Near and far, some suggestions to embrace spring.

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Introducing Moby Dick House of Kabob

New restaurant offering fast casual food opens in Potomac.

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Bullis School Students Launch Own Newspaper

The Little Bulldog encourages writing.

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KEEN on Staying Fit

Volunteers always welcome at recreational programs for young people with special needs.

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Irish Tunes in Potomac

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Snow Day in Potomac

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Spring Happenings in Potomac

Five things to do as winter and spring fight for seasonal rights.

Friday, March 17

Potomac Home Sales: February, 2017

In February, 2017, 34 Potomac homes sold between $3,650,000-$360,000.

Potomac Home Sales: February, 2017

Thursday, March 16

Free St. Patrick’s Day Lyft Rides Offered in Area

Preparing to combat that time of year when, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), nearly one-third of all U.S. traffic deaths are caused by drunk drivers, free Lyft rides will be offered to would-be drunk drivers throughout the Washington-metropolitan area next Friday, March 17, 2017 (St. Patrick’s Day).

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Committed to Peacemaking

Student Peace Awards of Fairfax County reception honors activists and advocates.

Suraya Sadeed said hearing more than 20 stories of students promoting peace in and out of their schools made her believe “there is still hope for a brighter future.”

Tuesday, March 14

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Dean’s Award

Maddie Kane, with arm around the Colgate University mascot, was born and raised in Potomac and is a graduate of Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart, has been awarded the dean’s award at the university every year since her freshman year.

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Area Filmmakers at Bethesda Film Fest

Films include art of painting with wax, history of collard greens, and a doctor walking the line of his own morality.

The fifth annual Bethesda Film Fest will take place on Friday and Saturday, March 17-18, and will feature five short documentaries made by local filmmakers.

County Moves to Restore Tobytown Cemetery

Restoring historic cemetery in Potomac

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Hope Connection Celebrates 10 Years

Potomac Volunteer Being Honored at Gala

Potomac Volunteer Honored

Schools Warn of Kidnapping Scam

Police, FBI Offer Advice

Phone scam alert

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Local Filmmakers at Bethesda Film Fest

Films include art of painting with wax, history of collard greens, and a doctor walking the line of his own morality.

Filmmakers from Alexandria, Arlington

Thursday, March 9

Stop Bullying Federal Workers

Republicans hold control of all three branches of government, and therefore have a responsibility to lead the civil service that employs millions of Americans, and every American relies upon for myriad services.

Wednesday, March 8

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Body of Missing Woman Recovered

River Rescue team finds body in river.

The body of Becky M. McCleskey, 56, of Arlington, Va., was found in the Potomac River.

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Discussing Bald Eagles

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Pool Room in Time for Summer

Family turns unfinished basement space into pool-changing area.

When a Potomac family decided to transform part of their unfinished basement into a changing room which overlooks their new backyard pool, they enlisted the help of Hopkins & Porter Construction.

United Against Threats in Montgomery County

County and state leaders meet to support Jewish congregations.

Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett held a press conference Friday to reaffirm the county’s solidarity with the Jewish community in light of recent bomb threats.

Learning about Technology for Homes

Raising the IQ level of one’s home, ranging from the simple to the sophisticated, from replacing LED bulbs to fully integrated home automation systems, is the mission of Gary Flax, in his presentation, "Smart Technology For Our Homes," at Potomac Community Village’s monthly meeting on March 16.

West Montgomery County Citizens Association News

Next Meeting Paul Tukey, chief sustainability officer for the Glenstone Museum in Potomac and author of “The Organic Lawn Care Manual,” will give a presentation on organic grounds management at the March 8 meeting of the West Montgomery County Citizens Association at 7:15 p.m. in the Potomac Community Center.

Record Views of Heroin Epidemic Show

The first show of a new series on County Cable Montgomery (CCM), Montgomery County’s government cable station, this week surpassed 20,000 online views — making it the most-watched issue-based video in the history of the station.

Home Care Agency Awarded

Options for Senior America in Gaithersburg has been selected as one of the 2017 Best of In-Home Care Award winners on SeniorAdvisor.com, a ratings and reviews site for senior care and services in North America.

Tuesday, March 7

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Sow Now, Reap this Spring

Getting a garden and yard ready for warm weather.

One of the most anticipated sights of spring is a garden in bloom.

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Butterfly Weed Wins Perennial of the Year

Gardening

The designation Perennial Plant of the Year is awarded each year by the Perennial Plant Association to the perennial that outshines its competitors not only in appearance, but also in its noteworthy characteristics.

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Standing Together Against Hate

Lawmakers, faith leaders respond to Feb. 27 bomb threat at Gesher Jewish School.

Students at Gesher Jewish Day School in Fairfax started their week with a bomb threat.

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Old Town Prepares for Historic Garden Week

Part of state-wide event.

Five Old Town Alexandria homes and gardens will open to the public on April 22 as part of the 84th Historic Garden Week.

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From Split-Level to Neoclassical

Conversion wins regional “Contractor of the Year” award.

Converting a circa 1960's split-level into a spacious neoclassical-style residence has won Sun Design Remodeling a regional “Contractor of the Year” award from the National Association of the Remodeling Industry.

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Kitchen Design Trends to Expect in 2017

Local designers share popular design ideas.

Those looking for kitchen design ideas have a new source of inspiration: the National Kitchen & Bath Association’s (NKBA) list of trends for 2017.