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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Renewing an Old Promise
In the Sound of the Bells
A few weeks after I moved to Potomac, one of my parishioners, Ellie Cain, presented me with a Potomac flag.
Book Talk To Commemorate Women’s History Month
Author Rosemary Reed Miller to discuss "The Threads Of Time, The Fabric Of History."
Author Rosemary Reed Miller, 77, of Washington, D.C., will be speaking at the Potomac Library on Saturday, March 18 at 2 p.m., about her book, "The Threads Of Time, The Fabric Of History: Profiles Of African American Dressmakers And Designers From 1850 To The Present."
Lunch and Learn About Cuba
A first-hand account of growing up in Castro's Cuba, emigrating alone to the United States as a teenager, and making a life first in Chicago, then New York and finally Maryland is what Potomac Community Village (PCV) members and guests will hear from speaker Simon Babil at a free brown bag luncheon presentation open to all in the community.
Where's the Snow?
Potomac residents filled the courtyard in the village on Friday, Feb. 24, savoring each moment of a week of springtime in February.
Beware Early Allergy Season
Experts offer suggestions for preventing and treating allergy symptoms.
Those experiencing Itchy, watery eyes and seemingly endless sneezing know that spring allergy season is getting an early start this year thanks to this season’s mild winter weather.