Potomac News Brief: Lottery for Farmer’s Market Coupons
A limited number of free farmer’s market coupon books worth $30 will be distributed by lottery to low-income seniors in Montgomery County on Thursday, July 7 at 10 a.m. The coupon books are available to Montgomery County residents age 60 years and older whose income is less than $21,978 (family of one).
Potomac News Brief: Consumer Protection Relaunches Tip Line
Montgomery County residents can now file consumer complaints electronically.
Strategies for Preventing Concussions This Summer
Local physician is pioneering traumatic brain injury treatment.
Summer has been dubbed “trauma season” by health care professionals.
Connection Families, Pet Connection
The Pet Connection, a twice-yearly special edition, will publish on July 27, and photos and stories of your pets with you and your family should be submitted by July 17.
Editorial: Getting Home Safely on Independence Day
Independence Day is a national celebration, and for many, that celebration includes alcohol. The summer overall and July 4 in particular are times of greater risk for drinking and driving.
Potomac: Charlotte Semmes Weds Sean McAlindin
Charlotte Semmes, daughter of Guy and Dana Semmes of Potomac, married Sean McAlindin, son of Scott and Pat McAlindin of Canton, Conn., on June 18 in Shelburne, Vt.
Potomac: Mural Honors C&O Canal Partnership with School
Seven Locks Elementary School students pay tribute to 100th anniversary of U.S. National Parks.
Each class at Seven Locks Elementary School looks forward to field trips to the C&O Canal. They study the ecosystem, gain an understanding of the history and the economics, experience the fun of dressing up in the clothing worn by the lock keepers and families who lived on the canal boats, meet the mules and take a ride on the General Jubal T. Early canal boat. They learn to love and appreciate the nearby C&O Canal through their school’s collaborative educational partnership with the National Park Service (NPS).
Potomac Snapshot: At the C&O
Park Ranger Kate Marks talks to a group about the Captain John Smith Cheapeake National Historic Trail on Saturday, June 25, at the Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center.
Potomac Snapshot: Inside Swains Lockhouse
From left are Ladda Cole, Chris Stubbs, Chief of Resource Management for the C&O Canal National Park, and Sheila and Don Moldover at the open house last weekend.
Potomac Brief: Effort Seeks To Ban Temporary Signs in Rights-of-Way
A Zoning Text Amendment that would prohibit all non-permanent signs in public rights-of-way in Montgomery County was introduced last week before the Montgomery County Council.
Potomac Brief: New Center Named In Honor of Nancy H. Dacek
The new community recreation center and senior center located at 13850 Travilah Road, Rockville has been officially named the Nancy H. Dacek North Potomac Community Recreation Center.
Potomac Brief: Libraries Offer Opportunity For Accredited High School Diploma
Montgomery County Public Libraries is offering qualified community members the opportunity to earn an accredited high school diploma and a credentialed career certificate through Career Online High School, a program brought to public libraries by Gale, a part of Cengage Learning.
Potomac: Library To Host Workshop on Motorized Fun
“Ready, Set, GoBots!” arrives Thursday.
There are a couple things one expects to see in the Potomac Library. Books, readers, librarians, and … robots?
Online Classes Offer Flexible Options for Earning Credentials Outside the Classroom
Interested in learning to landscape your yard using sustainable practices?
Tips for Memorable Family Vacations
As summer gets underway, vacation-bound families are packing their bags and heading out of town. Vacations often fly by — months of planning and anticipating can be over in the blink of an eye. With a little advanced planning and forethought, however, even a quick weekend trip or a visit to relatives can become meaningful and memorable.
Potomac Snapshot: It’s Official
WashingtonFirst Bank celebrated its grand opening of its 19th branch at 9812 Falls Road, Suite 125, Potomac on June 7.
Potomac Nature: A Family Affair
Nesting Baltimore orioles at C&O Canal National Historical Park at Great Falls.
Every five or 10 minutes, one or the other of the adult Baltimore Orioles returned to their pendulous, hanging, nest, with a beak full of food for their recently hatched chicks.
Potomac: Kennedy Creates Chemical-Free Skin Care Products
Business began in effort to help her mother.
“If you asked me 10 years ago what I'd be doing today, I don't think making natural skincare products would have been on my short-list, or even on my long-list for that matter,” said Potomac’s Renan Kennedy.
Potomac: Brothers Light Up Their Own Candle-Making Business
Filipino Fire offers homemade scented candles.
Inspired by a candle-making segment on the TV show “The Chew;” three local brothers decided to go into business together. Zach, Nico and Anthony De Leon started their small business to have fun and to earn some extra money. Their slogan is “Homemade scented candles by Hand of Brothers.”