Potomac Snapshot: Serving Refugees
Every year, Lutheran Social Service/National Capital Area welcomes hundreds of refugees from around the world to the U.S., averaging about 30 families a month.
Potomac Column: Manger Urges Support of Noah’s Law
Commentary–DUI Laws
On the day that Montgomery County Officer Noah Leotta died, Chief of Police J. Thomas Manger spoke about Leotta’s sacrifice. Manger talked about the driver who was under the influence of alcohol when he killed Leotta — the driver who had previously been arrested three times for driving under the influence (DUI) offenses.
Potomac Brief: Transforming into New York-Style Deli
Since 1975, Potomac Village Deli in Gaithersburg has been the “Go-To” full-serve restaurant and delicatessen in the heart of Montgomery County.
Potomac Brief: Peace Groups Sponsor Writing Contest
All Maryland middle school students are invited to enter a statewide writing contest focusing on the themes of peace and social justice.
Potomac: Black History Tour Registration Opens
An annual civil rights historic bus tour retraces the steps of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and other civil rights heroes.
Uncovering the Roots of Slavery
Local student creates slave index to help descendants trace family history.
A local college student is spending much of her senior year scouring the last wills and testaments of residents of Northern Virginia.
ServiceSource Helps People with Disabilities
Nonprofit ServiceSource helps people with disabilities.
In one section of the ServiceSource Chantilly Center, music therapist Myra Goodrich leads a group of budding musicians playing a cheerful song.
Touching Many Hearts
Minecraft for a Mission – Touching Heart and their “Kids on a Mission” raise funds for children in foster care.
They say that charity begins at home. Helen Yi and Taylor, the mother and daughter co-founders of Touching Heart, a nonprofit aimed at educating and inspiring children to empathize with the needs of others and to take action to assist them, have no argument with that statement.
‘Star Wars’ Fans Flock to Local Classes
Movie's popularity leaves fans wanting to feel "The Force."
Beams of neon light flash around a dark room. Young Star Wars fans from a galaxy not so far away wield light sabers and move with carefully choreographed steps.
Time To Plan for Kids’ Summer Camp Adventures
Local camp fair offers sampling of summer programs.
Under a blanket of February frost, summer might seem light years away, but it’s closer than one might think.
Classified Advertising February 10, 2016
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Potomac 2015 Home Sales
In 2015, 343 Potomac homes sold between $6,150,000-$110,800.
Potomac 2015 Home Sales
Celebrate Library Lover’s Month at Potomac Library
Activities for all ages.
Although we think of Valentine’s Day, President’s Weekend and snow days when we think of February, it is also Library Lover’s Month — a month for the Potomac Library to demonstrate its versatility in appealing to everyone from aged 2 to 102.
Potomac: ‘Changing the World, One Child, One Community at a Time’
Potomac Kiwanis Club committed to help.
Would you like to help Wounded Warriors? Serve meals at the Children’s Inn? Tutor a child? If “yes,” then attend a meeting of the Potomac Kiwanis Club to learn about its commitment to making the community as well as the world a better place to live.
Potomac: Running To Benefit Children with Special Needs
Friendship Circle brings youths together.
Seventeen-year-old, Reuben Winston ran the Miami Half-Marathon on Jan. 24, placing 90th out of nearly 15,000 runners.
Potomac: ‘The Music Man’ Struts onto Har Shalom Stage
Performances set for Feb. 20-21.
There may be “Trouble in River City” according to Professor Harold Hill, but there will also be toe- tapping and singing along to the well-known tunes of “The Music Man” presented by the Har Shalom Players.
Potomac Snapshot: Great Falls
Great Falls, Friday, Feb. 5, with the Potomac River nearly at flood stage.
Potomac Column: Better Ingredients, Better Outcomes
Improving food in Maryland schools.
The 436th Session of the General Assembly of Maryland convened on Jan. 13.
Potomac: A Heartfelt Loss
Scotland’s Bette Thompson spent a lifetime fighting for her community, leading by example.
Potomac lost one of its most devoted community activists when lifelong Scotland resident Bette Thompson died last week. She was 80.
Stylish Valentine’s Day Table Settings
Flowers and candles create romantic designs.
Fresh flowers and candles are an easy way to add elegance and romance to a Valentine’s Day table. From dramatic to understated, local tastemakers offer suggestions for setting the mood for a memorable dinner.