Stories for November 2017

Stories for November 2017

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Tuesday, November 28

County Introduces ‘Gift Outside the Box’

County Introduces ‘Gift Outside the Box’

Michaelson Named Council Administrator

Michaelson Named Council Administrator

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Baking ‘To Improve the Lives of Others’

Bullis School students continue tradition of baking pies for those in need.

Baking pies for others

Launching ‘A Drive for More Drivers’

Potomac drivers

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Chamber Honors People of the Year

Dr. John Sever, Harrison Smith and Jim McWhorter honored on Nov. 16 at Normandie Farm.

Chamber Honors People of the Year

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Potomac Almanac Entertainment Calendar through December 10

Potomac Entertainment Calendar

Monday, November 27

Chanukah: Add a Little Light

Tuesday, November 21

Editorial: Give Locally in Potomac

School holidays can bring uncertainty and hunger for tens of thousands of poor children in our area.

Editorial: Shop Locally, Give Locally

Every day is for shopping small and shopping locally.

Monday, November 20

Potomac Seniors Share Memories of Thanksgivings Past

The best part: the gathering of family.

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Churchill High School Student Selected To Perform at Kennedy Center

“Playing for others is more a sharing of that joy.”

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Seat a ‘Silent Guest’ at Thanksgiving Dinner Table

A broader sense of community.

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Artists’ Works Fill Clara Barton Holiday Craft Show in Cabin John

10th annual event returns December 3.

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Trouble Down the Metro Tracks

Regional Metro leadership outlines upcoming crisis.

Wednesday, November 15

Potomac Home Sales: October, 2017

In October, 2017, 39 Potomac homes sold between $4,000,000-$311,000.

Potomac Home Sales: October, 2017

Potomac Almanac Holiday Calendar 2017

Potomac Almanac Holiday Calendar 2017

Tuesday, November 14

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Potomac Elementary Students Become Their Art

Whole school collaboration makes one photo using all students.

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‘Mayfield Market’ Returns to Connelly School of the Holy Child

More than 60 vendors at this weekend’s event.

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Helping at Potomac Library, Girl Scouts Plant Fall Bulbs

Potomac Village Garden Club sponsors Nature Detective program.

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‘On the Town’ at Walt Whitman High School

Whitman students to perform 1944 Broadway musical.

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SALT Holds Annual Advocacy Conference

Social justice advocates told: ‘Go and do good’

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Trends in Gift Giving

From charitable to sustainable, shopping ideas to please even the pickiest.

Monday, November 13

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Future Quest Designed for Students with Disabilities

Event will feature 40-plus workshops and exhibits.

Wednesday, November 8

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Northern Virginia Leads Blue Wave

Democrats sweep statewide races and come close to taking over House of Delegates.

Democrats swept all three statewide seats this week and picked up so many seats in the House of Delegates that control of the chamber is now in doubt. Voters rejected Republican arguments about sanctuary cities and Confederate memorials, divisive issues that had moderate Republicans trying to win over the most extreme elements of President Donald Trump’s coalition.

Tuesday, November 7

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Vision Zero in Montgomery County

County offers plan to reduce fatalities on local roads.

Editorial: Be Part of Children’s Issue 2017

Get creative and send art, poetry and more.

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Local Designers Help Light Up the Season

Tastemakers create holiday trees, mantelpieces, wreaths and a menorah for charity.

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Updating the Kitchen

New space includes a suite of stainless steel appliances.

Monday, November 6

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Adding an In-law Suite

Home expanded to make room for three generations.

Wednesday, November 1

Commentary: We Cannot Be Silent

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Creating Balance During the Holidays

Advanced planning is one of the keys to seasonal harmony.

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Potomac Almanac Entertainment Calendar through November 20

Potomac Entertainment Calendar