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Potomac Weekend Fun: Oct. 23-Nov. 1

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Events near Potomac, Md.

Classified Advertising October 21 , 2015

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Potomac: Quick Reaction Places Tree-Cutting on Hold

Local residents protest loss of trees at Swains Lock campground.

On Friday, Oct. 16, Barbara Brown noticed something awry on her walk along the C&O Canal Towpath by the Swains Lock campground. Several large trees had come down, and more were marked for destruction.


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Potomac Day: Parade Features Chamber’s Honorees

Elie Pisarra Cain to receive Lifetime Achievement Award.

The Potomac Chamber of Commerce has selected four citizens — who each make Potomac a better place to live — to honor on Potomac Day, Oct. 24.

New Principal at Potomac Elementary

Educator plans to incorporate more technology, keep parents informed.

Ever since she was an elementary school student, Catherine Allie knew that she wanted to be an educator.

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Potomac: Interfaith Works Prepares for 'Empty Bowls'

Students bake bread to donate to charity event in Potomac.

Interfaith Works, a nonprofit organization with a mission to address homelessness and poverty in Montgomery County, will host an “Empty Bowls” fundraiser at the Julia Bindeman Center in Potomac on Thursday, Oct. 22.


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Potomac: Food Drive To Benefit Children's Inn

Bethesda-based Case Design/Remodeling, Inc., recently held a food drive to benefit The Children’s Inn at the National Institutes of Health, also in Bethesda.

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Potomac Snapshot: Filled with Crafty Offerings

Potomac Presbyterian Church on River Road hosted the Metropolitan Community Club Craft Show on Friday-Saturday, Oct . 16-17.

Potomac Brief: Library Show on Cable

Montgomery County’s Office of Public Information, Division of Cable Programming and Montgomery County Public Libraries have launched a new quarterly cable program called “Check Us Out” that will showcase library services available to residents.


Potomac Home Sales: September, 2015

In September, 2015, 42 Potomac homes sold between $2,327,500-$325,000.

Potomac Home Sales: September, 2015

Fairfax County: Sexual Violence Task Force Presents Recommendations

A Fairfax County task force established in March to review the state of sexual violence education and awareness presented a set of recommendations to the Board of Supervisors at their Sept. 29 meeting.

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Potomac Weekend Fun: Oct. 16-25

Events near Potomac, Md.


Classified Advertising October 14 , 2015

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Potomac Brief: Apply for Grants Advisory Group

County Council is seeking applicants for positions on its Fiscal Year 2017 Grants Advisory Group. The council will appoint the volunteer community panel to review grant applications and advise it on proposals received from the non-profit community.

Potomac Brief: Council Approves Pesticide Ban

County Council approved amended Bill 52-14 in a 6-3 vote on Oct. 6 that bans the use of pesticides on county-owned and private lawns.


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Potomac: Inside the Firehouse

The open house on Sunday, Oct. 11 at Cabin John Park Volunteer Fire Department offered a variety of activities.

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Potomac Snapshot: International Walk to School Day

County and school officials celebrated International Walk To School Day at Bells Mill Elementary School on Wednesday, Oct. 7.

Potomac: AppCoach Guides Students

Levitt inspires self-understanding for college essays.

Applying to college can be a daunting process for high school students.


Potomac: ‘Shop for a Cause’

Metropolitan Community Club Fall Craft Show returns this weekend.

The season for holiday shopping is upon us again. It’s time to start thinking about a gift list — what to buy for loved ones, friends and business associates, not to mention gifts for teachers, housekeepers and all the people who helped you and your family in various ways this year. It’s only 77 days until Christmas and 58 days until Hanukah — so scribble a list and plan a budget.

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Potomac Day 2015: Oct. 24

Join in a celebration of community.

What’s more fun than a parade, clowns and candy? Scurrying up a climbing wall? Sliding down inflatable slides?