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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?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.”

Potomac: Hatten Celebrates 40 Years at BCC

Opted for tennis over law.

Frank Hatten began his career in tennis in 1976 at Bethesda Country Club (BCC) with five outdoor asphalt tennis courts, an 800-square foot tennis shack and a pay phone.

Potomac Letter: Another Tragedy

Letter to the Editor

Our hearts go out to the friends and families of the victims of Sunday’s tragic shooting in Orlando.

Potomac Home Sales: May, 2016

In May, 2016, 76 Potomac homes sold between $2,350,000-$510,000.

Potomac Home Sales: May, 2016

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Potomac: Ready To Move On

Seniors say farewell to Walt Whitman High School.

About 450 seniors from Walt Whitman High School participated in graduation ceremonies on Wednesday, June 8 in the DAR Constitution Hall.

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Potomac Snapshot: Wootton Grads Look to the Future

Wootton High School graduates at the Tuesday, May 31 graduation ceremonies at DAR Constitution Hall.

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Potomac Family Heading to Spain for Unusual Outing

Working in a vacation spot.

This summer, one lucky Potomac family will have the opportunity to travel to northern Spain to hike, and explore, practice their Spanish, enjoy the mountains and assimilate into the culture. However, it’s not all about pleasure ….

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Potomac: Bravo To Present ‘Seussical Jr.’

This weekend at Randolph Road Theater.

“I'll just have to save him because after all, a person’s a person, no matter how small," says Horton, the Elephant in “Seussical, Jr.” It’s a key message to every young person who sees this show — as well as to the young actresses and actors who are presenting this show to their audience.

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Potomac: Join 16th Annual ‘Autism Speaks’ 5K/Walk

Seeking to raise $250,000 for research.

Independence Day commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring the 13 American colonies a new nation.

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Potomac Snapshot: Sports Festival

KEEN athletes and volunteers participate in a tug of war during the KEEN Greater DC Sports Festival on Sunday, June 5 at Avenel Park. It was an afternoon of activities and games for 400 children and young adults with disabilities, their volunteer coaches, family members and supporters.

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Potomac: Theater Returns to Hoover

New stars take middle school’s stage.

After a year in uncertain woods, theater returns to the stage of Herbert Hoover Middle School. Under the direction of Patricia Grossier, a Hoover parent with previous theatrical experience, 49 students last weekend presented “Into the Woods Jr.,” an adaptation of the Tony Award-winning musical by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine.