Potomac: Muslim Foundation Honors Volunteers at Annual Cookout
Year-round effort helps families throughout county.
Many residents aren’t aware of the scope of the problem of hunger in Montgomery County. However, the Montgomery County Muslim Foundation (MCMF) understands and confronts the challenge of the hunger of the less fortunate by its food collections of non-perishable goods for Manna.
Potomac: Farewell to Winston Churchill High School
Winston Churchill High School held Commencement Exercises at D.A.R. Constitution Hall on Tuesday, June 2.
Potomac: Walt Whitman High Graduates Look to the Future
Family and friends of the Walt Whitman Class of 2015 proceed into D.A.R. Constitution Hall as the doors open at 1:30 on Wednesday afternoon, June 3.
Potomac: Market Introduces ‘Community First Day’
Effort seeks to help alleviate hunger.
Once a month, Yasmin Abadian, husband Jimmy McWhorter and their daughter Anna Irani arise at dawn, drive to 24th and G Street in D.C., don aprons, prepare and serve breakfast to the homeless who rely on Miriam’s Kitchen to provide them with a substantial breakfast and to counsel them on how to end their homelessness.
Potomac: Possible Loss of Tennis Club Upsets Members
New assisted living facility is proposed.
Potomac Tennis and Fitness Club (PTC) and Potomac Pilates members are fearful, angry and disheartened that their favorite recreational facility may be demolished within a year or two.
Potomac: Luxury Condominium Clubhouse Opens
Quarry Springs model grand opening set for June 28.
The developers of a new, luxury condominium complex unveiled the project’s clubhouse recently.
Potomac: Bethesda Big Train off to Undefeated Start
Manager Colangelo looking for stronger road starts.
Bethesda Big Train manager Sal Colangelo was pleased with the final result of Monday’s game against the Vienna River Dogs — an early-season matchup of undefeated teams in the Cal Ripken Collegiate Baseball League. But it was the Big Train’s initial effort that had Colangelo voicing his displeasure.
Potomac: New Traffic Light to Alleviate Backups
A new traffic light was installed over the past several weeks at Brickyard Road and MacArthur Boulevard.
Kudzu: ‘The Vine That Ate the South’ Spreads in Potomac
Most people living in the Potomac area are used to a sight common along the beltway and area roadsides. That is, thick masses of coiling, dark green vines climbing all over other native trees and shrubs. This plant is known as kudzu. And like it or not, its reputation is spreading.
Potomac: Midyear Financial Checkup
Local financial experts offer advice for assessing financial health.
For those who set financial goals in January, perhaps as part of a New Year’s resolution, the beginning of summer provides an ideal opportunity to re-access those targets, say financial experts.
Sports Brief
Bethesda Big Train To Face T-Bolts In Home Opener
The Bethesda Big Train, a member of the Cal Ripken Collegiate Baseball League, will face the Silver Spring-Takoma Thunderbolts in its home opener at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 3 at Shirley Povich Field.
Potomac: New Townhouses Coming on Seven Locks Road
Winchester Homes will soon be constructing 23 townhouses on 5.24 acres along Seven Locks Road across from the Heights School in Potomac.