Potomac School Notes 7/25/12
Potomac School Notes
Consumer Confidence on the Rise in Washington Region
Survey participants perceive regional economy better than broader national picture.
Consumer confidence is on the rise, according to results of a new survey by the Greater Washington Board of Trade.
Potomac Real Estate: Sales in May 2012, $1 million to $1.199 million
In May 2012, 62 Potomac homes sold between $2,525,000-$254,000.
Potomac Real Estate: Sales in May 2012, $1 million to $1.199 million
Potomac Home Sales: June, 2012
In June 2012, 56 Potomac homes sold between $2,910,000-$475,000.
Potomac Home Sales in June, 2012
Pedaling with Pals
Potomac Pedalers provides group rides for area cyclists.
Cyclists of all ages and ability levels can participate in group rides with the Potomac Pedalers.
Title IX Marks 40 Years (Potomac)
Area coaches reflect on the law’s impact and societal changes.
Title IX's impact is felt 40 years later.
This Week in Potomac
County Launches ‘Small Business Plus!’
Through a collaboration between Montgomery County and community banks headquartered in the County, “Small Business Plus!” was developed to promote job growth through small business lending and earn a competitive rate of return for the county on its investment.
5-Year Crime Reduction
Montgomery County Police reported that for the fifth year in a row, crime has decreased. Based on statistics from 2007 through 2011, there has been an 18.8 percent decrease in total crime over the past 5 years.
Police Launch New Website
The Montgomery County Police Department has created a new police website, www.myMCPnews.com, to provide timely and accurate information to everyone in Montgomery County.
Potomac Bulletin Board 7/18/12
Potomac Bulletin Board Events
U.S. Air Force Singing Sergeants perform July 12 at Glen Echo Park for the summer concert series
Several of the U.S. Air Force Singing Sergeants perform during the July 12 performance at Glen Echo Park.
Please Work Together
Judge rejects county’s filing to dismiss Brickyard Coalition complaint.
Like a parent, Circuit Court Judge Ronald B. Rubin intervened. “Don’t delete it, don’t destroy it. We will fight about it … but please do it,” said Judge Rubin. “County, please try to get this done, please,” he said.
Art Gallery of Potomac Relocates within Potomac Village
New site improves display.
The Art Gallery of Potomac has a new home. The gallery has relocated just minutes away from its space in the former “Surrey” building to next to Big Wheel Bikes at the end of the Potomac Village shopping center, behind the Verizon store.
Businessman, Philanthropist, Inventor — and Knight
An interview with Potomac’s Sir Charles Dahan.
In the midst of Potomac lives a knight — and that knight is also known as the “Johnny Appleseed” of Morocco.
Potomac Real Estate: Top Sales in May 2012
In May 2012, 62 Potomac homes sold between $2,525,000-$254,000.
Potomac Real Estate: Top Sales in May 2012