Close to Home in Potomac
Variety of gifts available locally
Potomac residents have several shops right in or near The Village where they can find gifts for just about everyone.
Montgomery County Fire Advisory
Heating, cooking and holiday decorations top list of safety concerns.
When the weather turns cold and the heaters go on, heating becomes the number one cause of house fires in Montgomery County, Pete Piringer, public information officer with Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service said.
Spirit of St. Nicolas in Potomac
On Saturday, Dec. 3, 19 children attended the Advent wreath making and St. Nicolas workshop at St. Francis Episcopal Church, making their own advent wreaths and took home daily devotionals.
Montgomery County Launches Dementia Friendly Initiative
Montgomery County has launched its Dementia Friendly initiative – a set of strengthened services and supports for affected community members.
Remodeled to Sell in Potomac
Couple overhauls bathrooms to minimize home’s time on the market.
Shortly before Sheila and Brian Boyle decided to sell their Potomac, Md. home, they took a look around and decided it needed updating.
Local Artists, Crafters Share Their Stories in Bethesda
Annual craft show benefits Clara Barton Community Center.
Some of the community’s most creative people participated in the 10th annual Clara Barton Craft Show on Sunday, Dec. 4.
Little Falls Garden Club Decorating the Great Falls Tavern
Little Falls Garden Club Decorating the Great Falls Tavern
EPA Finds Source of Oil Slick on Potomac River
WSSC reports no danger to area drinking water.
The Environmental Protection Agency on Monday, Dec. 5, named the NRG Dickerson Power Plant as the source of the oily substance seen on the Potomac River.
Counting Up Their Book Donation in Potomac
Spearheaded by the Kindergarten class, Geneva Day School students and families collected 315 new children’s books to be donated to Stepping Stones Shelter in Rockville, more than tripling their goal of 100 books.
West Montgomery County Citizens Association News
The December General Meeting meeting of the West Montgomery County Citizens Association will be held Wednesday, Dec. 14, at 7:15 p.m. at the Potomac Community Center.
Out and About in Potomac
The Camaraderie of Hunters, Horses and Hounds at Thanksgiving Day Potomac Hunt
It was a time for teasing at the annual Thanksgiving Day Potomac Hunt meet at the Kiplinger’s historic “Montevideo” on River Road.
Coat Drive for the Needy in Montgomery County
Share the gift of warmth this holiday season.
A local charity is joining forces with an area music center to help ensure that Montgomery County’s neediest residents are warm this winter.
WHC Sisterhood Holiday Boutique Celebrates 30 Years in Potomac
Since 1986, the WHC Sisterhood Holiday Boutique has provided area residents with the opportunity to discover “one-of-a-kind” gifts or personal treasures, to meet and greet old friends, to have lunch or dinner at the Café (or better yet, to take home brisket and kugel) or bid on Silent Auction items.