Master Plan Bows Before Art
Sewer extension paves way for “one of the world’s most important collections of art” to expand in Potomac.
Glenstone, a 150-acre estate in Potomac that is home to one of the world’s most important collections of contemporary art, will get its own sewer line.
Pets for Adoption
Pets up for adoption.
Montgomery County Humane Society Competes in ASPCA Challenge
The weekend of Aug. 3-5 kicks off the Montgomery County Humane Society’s Home Run Adoption Challenge, as MCHS competes in the 2012 ASPCA Rachael Ray $100K Challenge.
A Second Chance
A 14-year-long circle of life.
Sheila and Jan Rosenberg’s Briard named Chase was the light of their lives. They had purchased him from Deja-Vu Briard breeders in Cleveland, Ohio when their son Adam was six and their daughter Allie was eight.
New Animal Services Center Construction Underway
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“After so many years of waiting, the construction of the new Montgomery County Animal Services Center is on schedule with completion set for delivery in the fall of 2013,” said Bruce Garnant, senior project manager for Coakley Williams Construction.
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.
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.