Potomac Snapshot: Sharing Stories
On Saturday, Feb. 27, the Potomac Library closed out its activities for Library Lover’s Month with a visit by story-book character Llama Llama. Above are Holy Gebremariam, Llama Llama, and Maria Velez.
Potomac: Thousands Seek Traffic Light Following Fatal Collision
Police investigating accident.
Following the fatal collision at River Road and Pyle Road on Saturday night , Feb. 27, an online petition attracting more than 3,000 signatures is calling for a traffic light at that intersection.
Legally Blonde: Legally Fun
Bullis students take show on the road.
Bullis’ Theatre Department gave residents at Manor Care Potomac a surprise performance of songs for “Legally Blonde: the Musical,” on Feb. 10 at Manor Care on Potomac Tennis Lane.
Potomac Brief: Law To Combat Human Trafficking Now in Effect
A bill to combat human trafficking by implementing civil fines for buyers of sex became law in Montgomery County this week. Bill 39-15 was introduced by Montgomery County Councilmembers Tom Hucker and Craig Rice and was unanimously approved by the council.
Potomac Brief: High School Juniors/Seniors Sought as Election Judges
The Montgomery County Board of Elections “Future Vote” Program is seeking high school juniors/seniors to serve as paid election judges at polling places for the Presidential Primary Election to be held on Tuesday, April 26.
Potomac Brief: Report Addresses School-to-Prison Pipeline
The Montgomery County Council received the Office of Legislative Oversight (OLO) report on “The School-to-Prison Pipeline in Montgomery County” on March 1.
Potomac: Whitman’s Oppenheim Beats Buzzer, B-CC
Vikings will host Blair Wednesday in section final.
The Whitman boys' basketball team beat B-CC 48-47 on Monday.
Whitman Girls Ready for Another Deep Playoff Run
Vikings beat Paint Branch despite slow offensive start.
The Whitman girls' basketball team is ready for another deep postseason run.
Potomac Home Sales: January, 2016
In January, 2016, 24 Potomac homes sold between $3,500,000-$585,000.
Potomac Home Sales: January, 2016
Potomac Real Estate: December, 2015 Sales, $1,200,000~$1,769,500
In December 2015, 49 Potomac homes sold between $2,700,000-$560,000.
Potomac Real Estate: December, 2015 Sales, $1,200,000~$1,769,500
Potomac Letter: Beware of Puppy Mill Dogs
Letter to the Editor
While chocolates and flowers make great gifts for your sweetheart on Feb. 14, a puppy from a pet store, flea market, or purchased online is a terrible decision. When you buy a dog from one of those sources, you unfortunately do not know what you are going to get and are likely supporting a puppy mill. Puppy mills are inhumane, commercial breeding facilities where dogs typically live in deplorable conditions.
Potomac: Teaching through Problem-Solving
Kumon relocates to Potomac Promenade Mall.
Karen Forng of Potomac is the owner of the newly renovated and relocated Potomac Kumon Math and Reading Center. Because of her first-hand experience with the Kumon program, she is a true believer — and she opened her business to share Kumon with the many students who need academic support in reading, math and study skills.
Potomac Snapshot: Adding New Location
Kicks Karate is opening its 13th location at 9812 Falls Road in the Potomac Promenade shopping center. Kicks Karate has been serving both Montgomery and Frederick counties for more than 20 years and taught more than 50,000 residents the benefits of martial arts. Kicks Karate offers classes for students ages 3 and up and divides all classes by age and skill level. Adult Karate and Fitness Kickboxing is available for ages 13 and up. Visit KicksKarate.com.
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.