Potomac: Protect Watershed, Help in River Cleanup
Potomac Conservancy seeks volunteers.
This Saturday Aug, 22 from 9 a.m. to noon, the Potomac Conservancy invites volunteers to join them at the River Center in Cabin John to participate in a cleanup of the C&O Canal National Park.
Potomac: Applicants Sought For Boards, Commissions
The following boards and commissions currently have openings: Pedestrian, Bicycle, and Traffic Safety Advisory Committee; Western Montgomery County Citizens Advisory Board; and White Flint Downtown Advisory Committee.
Potomac: County Introduces Online Pet Licensing
Montgomery County government is now offering online pet licensing services to county residents.
Potomac: Northern Snakehead Fish Found Above Great Falls
The C&O Canal National Historical Park, Maryland Department of Natural Resources, and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service have recently discovered the non-native northern snakehead fish within the park’s canal system above Great Falls.
Potomac: Home Tour Raises Funds for Tourette Association
All ticket proceeds to benefit group’s services and programs.
A home tour in Potomac will support the Tourette Syndrome Association of Greater Washington, D.C. Halco Homes is presenting the Home of Distinction at 8601 Nutmeg Court, Potomac. Now through Aug. 9, the public is invited to tour this $3.9 million home.
Potomac: Beat the Heat with Library Activities
And, when they’re open, rec centers.
August: Heat, humidity, restless children, and squirrelly adults. Longing looks at the calendar. Parents and caregivers have run through their exhaustive list of summer activities. What’s left to do?
Potomac Snapshot: Game of Strategy
From left: Mark Chen, Amber Tien looking on, and Nathaniel Tessema, play a game of chess on Saturday, July 25 at the Potomac Library. Their game ended in a stalemate. The Potomac Chess Group invites participants of all ages to play chess at the library on Saturdays from 3 to 5 p.m.
Potomac: Center’s Courts Renovated
And grand opening of Potomac Adaptive Sports Court set for mid-September.
The Potomac Community Recreation Center now features new outdoor basketball facilities.
Potomac: Focusing on Accessible Taxicab Services
The County Council approved bills Tuesday, July 28, to provide opportunities to have more taxicabs available and address working conditions for some drivers.
Potomac Brief: Helping Low Income Renters
The County Council on Tuesday, July 28, unanimously established a County Renters' Property Tax Relief Supplement for residents who qualify for a payment from the state "Renters' Tax Credit Program.”
Potomac: Former Resident Offers Patented Self-Tied Bowties
Bowties witness growing market.
A former Potomac resident and self-described East Coast person at heart, Janice Howard has discovered how to tie a better bowtie.
Potomac: Addressing Pet Overpopulation in the County
How the county and McPaw are helping, and how residents can make a difference.
If interested in adding a new pet to the family or if simply just like animals, consider making the drive to Derwood to visit the Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center.
Letter: Real Problems Vs. Assumed Problems
Letter to the Editor
To the Editor: Ever heard the old joke about the definition of an HOA? A group of nervous ne'er-do-wells scared to death that somebody in their community is about to do something useful.
Potomac Brief: Hoeber Launches Exploratory Committee
Republican Amie Hoeber of Potomac announced Monday, July 20, the creation of an exploratory committee to examine running for Congress in Maryland’s 6th District.
Potomac Brief: Detectives Arrest Private School Teacher
Montgomery County Police Special Victims Investigations Division detectives have been investigating the report of inappropriate sexual contact between a private school teacher and two students that occurred to one student beginning in 2012 and to the other student beginning in 2015