Stories for February 2018

Stories for February 2018

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Stories for February 2018

Tuesday, February 27

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: It’s the Culture, Not the Weapon

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Conversation Stopper

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Not Paying Attention in Logic Class

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Less Talk and More Action

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Cowardice and Complicity

Priceless in Montgomery County

Animal Services and Adoption Center offers variety of pets.

Celebrating Year of the Dog in Potomac

Jazz Quintet Concert in Potomac

Digging through CCC’s Role in C&O Canal

Historian shares research on African American workers in 1938-1942.

New Owners in Potomac

Two Men and a Truck moves into Potomac area.

Puppet Show at Potomac Library

Serbian Officials Visit Potomac Church

Showcasing Musicians in Bethesda

Songwriting competition at Bethesda Blues & Jazz Club on Friday.

Pet Connection: Meet Best Friends of Potomac

Wednesday, February 21

Raising Funds in Potomac to Combat World Hunger

St. Francis Episcopal Church, Potomac Parish hosts Chili Cookoff.

Handle with Care in Potomac

Bartlett Tree Experts adopts Travilah Oak.

Canal Role of African Americans

Lockhouse 10 opens for Black History Month program.

Special Performance in Potomac for Those with Special Needs

Holy Child offers sensory-friendly version of its annual school musical.

Tuesday, February 20

Diving into Black History with Books

Local educators suggest books to read in celebration of African American History Month.

Candlelight Vigil for Florida Shooting Victims

Protesters at NRA headquarters decry killings, demand lawmakers pass laws to stem gun violence.

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Congress’s Failure on Mass Shootings

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Terrifying Talk

Editorial: Another Assault on Common Sense

Perhaps this time might be different.

Sunday, February 18

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Respecting Differences

A Stitch In Time

With the children out of the nest, Shafer Dobry is re-embracing her passion for fiber arts in a basement studio.

Styling a Coffee Table

Using décor to make a table pop.

Saturday, February 17

End of Era for the D.C. Design House

Friday, February 16

Potomac Home Sales: January, 2018

In January, 2018, 32 Potomac homes sold between $3,650,000-$300,000.

Potomac Home Sales: January, 2018

Thursday, February 15

Opinion: Editorial: Send in Pet Photos Now

Wednesday, February 14

Holocaust Survivor Shares Her Story

Eva Schloss, the 88-year-old step-sister of Anne Frank, speaks at GMU.

Tuesday, February 13

February Is Library Lovers Month

Join in postcard campaign supporting county’s public libraries.

Wootton Grad Competing in Olympics

Haley Skarupa on U.S. Women’s Hockey Team.

Helping Hospitalized Children in Potomac

Wayside Elementary students participate in service project.

Ball at Glen Echo Park Benefits American Heart Association

Saturday, February 10

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Football Scholarships

Friday, February 9

Feeding the Flu

What to eat when fighting the flu.

Wednesday, February 7

St. Luke Serbian Orthodox Church in Potomac Hosts Fundraiser

Special guests include HRH Crown Prince Alexander and Crown Princess Katherine of Serbia.

WMCCA: Parks Works for Water Quality Protection

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: WMATA Must Keep Its Commitment

Celebrating Lunar New Year in Potomac

Year of the Dog at Potomac Community Recreation Center.

Candidates for Maryland’s 6th District

Filing deadline is Feb. 27.

Thursday, February 1

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Making Giftedness Count for Others

An Evening with Eva Schloss at GMU

Presented by the Chabad centers of Northern Virginia.

Many Immigrant Stories But Similar Fears

Details of immigrant stories differ but the roller coaster of stress and uncertainty is the same.

Gifts for Valentine’s Day

Local tastemakers offer thoughtful giving suggestions.