Column: LEAF Interns Appreciate Billy Goat Trail
This past summer, interns with The Nature Conservancy’s LEAF (Leaders for Environmental Action in the Future) program hiked the strenuous Billy Goat Trail on Bear Island the C&O Canal National Historical Park.
Fall Fun at Glen Echo
Upcoming events and activities at Glen Echo Park.
Commentary: A Solution To End Struggle over Brickyard Road Site?
As of this week, the Board of Education has spent in excess of $200,000 defending their actions in leasing the Brickyard Road school site to Montgomery County so the county can lease the same 20-acre site to MSI at $1,500 a year for 10 years. Not much of a return for the cost of keeping an unwise decision in place. With this continuing financial bleed on taxpayers in mind and in the hopes of finding reasonable solutions and rectifying past mistakes, the plaintiffs in the case have made the Board of Education a formal proposal offering to end their litigation if a few simple conditions are met.
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Ground Game Key to Churchill Football’s 3-0 Start
Bulldogs shut out Bethesda-Chevy Chase.
The Churchill football team has found success on the ground during a 3-0 start.
Bullis Football Wins Home Opener Against St. Mary’s
One year after school’s first outright IAC title, Bulldogs start 3-0.
The Bullis football team improved to 3-0.
Column: Refillable. Rechargeable. Reusable.
More like replaceable. Obviously, I want to remain positive and believe that today is not a good day to die (Worf from “Star Trek: Next Generation”) and that there will be many more tomorrows to live for and days beyond that to plan for. However, having a terminal disease has a tendency to darken up those rose-colored glasses.
Potomac Bulletin Board: Sept. 19, 2012
Upcoming events and activities.
Potomac Calendar: Sept. 19, 2012
Upcoming events and activities.
Roshan Named Teacher of the Future
Bullis math teacher receives national recognition.
Roshan was selected by the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) as one of their “Teachers of the Future” for her innovative “flipped classroom” methodology.
St. James Episcopal Rector Completes Pilgrimage to Santiago
A journey that heals the soul.
The day before Potomac’s St. James Episcopal Church Rector the Rev. Cynthia (Cindy) Baskin and her husband Bob were to leave on their once-in-a-lifetime 480 mile pilgrimage through northwestern Spain, she was diagnosed with a stress fracture in her left foot.
Sign Up Now for Potomac’s Got Talent
The Potomac Community Center will host Potomac’s Got Talent in conjunction with Potomac Family Fun Fest on Friday, Sept. 28.
‘Ellen’s Run’ To Benefit Mental Health in County
5K Run/Walk set for Oct. 7.
Ellen Vala Schneider had many friends throughout Chevy Chase, Bethesda and Potomac. She was outgoing, caring and loving — a dedicated mother, attorney and the ultimate volunteer. Her life ended tragically when she drowned in the Potomac River. Her body was found near Billy Goat Trail. She was 51 when she died, but she had made an impact on everyone she encountered.
Teen Protects Friend From Speeding Baseball
Boy’s quick action prevented serious injury.
Two Potomac boys returned to school this year with a harrowing story of bravery and friendship. Fourteen-year-old Sam Parven and 11-year-old Donny Campuzano say they were selling pretzels for a vendor at a Bethesda Big Train baseball game this summer when a second baseman hit a line-drive foul ball into the stands.
Students Raise Money for School in Haiti
St. Andrews’ officials attend building dedication on Sept. 11 in Civol.
Some Potomac students and school officials from St. Andrew’s Episcopal School helped make an educational dream a reality for students at a school in Haiti and were on hand when a new school building was dedicated in Civol, Haiti, Sept. 11.
Letter: Importance of Organic Farms
Gov. Martin O'Malley's letter was timely and appropriate. His letter clearly recognizes the increasingly critical role that small, local farms play in the protection of our State and National food supply. At the same time, the Governor recognized the benefit to Montgomery County students and future farmers, of having a resource where they can learn about the food chain and organic farming practices.
Horses and Riders Go in Style at Seneca Valley
Two-day event attracts competitors from across the country.
The two-day event attracted riders competing in dressage, stadium jumping and cross-country, many of whom travel frequently from state-to-state competing for ribbons, but also happy to just have the experience and a clean round.
2012 Fall For The Book in Potomac
The 14th annual Fall for the Book Festival celebrates the 30th anniversary of The Color Purple with a visit by novelist Alice Walker and presents four authors — Michael Chabon, Neil Gaiman, Rita Dove, and Katherine Boo — with the festival’s 2012 awards.
Potomac Real Estate: July 2012 Top Sales
In July 2012, 47 Potomac homes sold between $3,275,000-$410,000.
Potomac Real Estate: July 2012 Top Sales
Lee Takes Over at Quarterback for Churchill Football Team
Bulldogs improve to 2-0 with victory against Whitman.
The Churchill football team improved to 2-0 with a 33-9 victory against Whitman on Sept. 7.