Anti-Immigration Ban Rallies Held at Dulles
Demonstrators, volunteer attorneys and elected officials welcome travelers, extend help detainees.
Demonstrations sprang up at airports around the United States over the weekend, following an Executive Order by President Donald Trump that blocks travelers from seven largely Muslim countries — Iraq, Iran, Syria, Yemen, Sudan, Libya and Somalia — in the interests of more significant vetting and preventing would-be terrorists from entering the country.
Nominations Sought for Scholar-Athlete Honors
The National Capital Region Chapter of the National Football Foundation is accepting nominations for their 2017 Scholar-Athlete banquet.
Police Car Takes Fire while in Pursuit in Great Falls
Suspect first apprehended in Herndon for waving a gun.
Just before midnight on Jan. 22, several shots were fired at a marked police cruiser from another vehicle in the Great Falls area, Fairfax County police said.
Celebrating the Chinese New Year in Potomac
A Chinese New Year celebration was held at the Potomac Community Center on Saturday, Jan. 21.
A Chinese New Year celebration was held at the Potomac Community Center on Saturday, Jan. 21.
Planning to Meet on Proposed Country Inn in Potomac
Civic groups voice opposition to proposed expansion of Old Angler’s Inn.
Several Potomac area civic and homeowners associations have joined together to express objections to a proposed country inn on the site of Old Angler’s Inn on MacArthur Blvd.
New Administration Could Impact Potomac Businesses
Locals enter a wait-and-see period.
A period of uncertainty is the way that some are characterizing the current business climate in Potomac.
‘Joseph’ Returns to Har Shalom in Potomac
Musical set for this weekend.
The musical production “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” the tale of Joseph, his 11 brothers and the "coat of many colors" is returning to Har Shalom for a repeat performance.
‘Standing Together’ Potomac women join thousands for the Women’s March on Washington, share strong feelings.
There were plenty of pink hats in Potomac Saturday morning as women, girls and men grabbed coffee and sandwiches before heading to Washington for the Women’s March.
Bomb Threats Extend Locally; Montgomery County Jewish Community Center among those targeted.
The Bender Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington in Rockville was among the Jewish centers across the nation to receive bomb threats in the last two weeks.
Visiting a Global Village in Potomac
The Bullis school hosted a global village where students celebrated countries from around the world with booths showing the food, music and crafts from their countries.
Lessons from the Wilderness from St. Francis Episcopal Church in Potomac
New Year’s Day was bright and sunny, and my sons and I decided to start things off right with a hike along the C & O Canal.
Forming Friendships and Professional Connections: The Rotary Club Of Potomac
It started with the vision of one man — Paul P. Harris.
Editorial: America in Black & White
Growing up in America in the 1950s and 1960s, many children watched television only in black and white. Some children believed that the world beyond where they could see was only black and white, devoid of color even though their homes, their neighborhoods, their schools, their crayon boxes were filled with colors.
Opinion: Counting on Our Reps in Congress
Sound the call to action; resist changes that are against the values and beliefs of most Virginia voters.
While most voters in the United States did not vote for Donald Trump for president, it was all the more so here in Northern Virginia.
Nominations Sought for Scholar-Athlete Honors
The National Capital Region Chapter of the National Football Foundation is accepting nominations for their 2017 Scholar-Athlete banquet.
Aircraft Noise Soars
Citizens seek answers for why and what can be done.
Increased noise from planes taking off from and landing at Reagan National Airport was the topic of discussion at the West Montgomery County Citizens Association Wednesday, Jan. 11.
Author to speak at Potomac Library: Financial Guide for Moms
"Of all life's financial shocks, few compare to bringing home an infant. Just one tiny person costs $250,000 to raise — not including college," said Kimberly Palmer, author of “Smart Mom, Rich Mom.”
Area Businessman Suggests Tech Trends to Look for in 2017
Future closes in
As 2016 drew to a close and 2017 loomed in the future, Heinan Landa, CEO of Optimal Networks in Rockville, considered the changes in technology he thought would most affect businesses, and home computer users, in the near future.
Top 5 Technology Trends and Predictions for 2017
Commentary
Technology touches all parts of our lives — from accessing your desktop anywhere to ordering laundry detergent through Amazon Dash buttons.
Obituary: John David (Jack) Trunnell
John David (Jack) Trunnell of McLean, Va. died on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016 after a brief fight with pancreatic cancer. He died peacefully, surrounded by his wife and five sons. He was 65.