Potomac Letter: Beware of Puppy Mill Dogs
Letter to the Editor
While chocolates and flowers make great gifts for your sweetheart on Feb. 14, a puppy from a pet store, flea market, or purchased online is a terrible decision. When you buy a dog from one of those sources, you unfortunately do not know what you are going to get and are likely supporting a puppy mill. Puppy mills are inhumane, commercial breeding facilities where dogs typically live in deplorable conditions.
Potomac Column: Manger Urges Support of Noah’s Law
Commentary–DUI Laws
On the day that Montgomery County Officer Noah Leotta died, Chief of Police J. Thomas Manger spoke about Leotta’s sacrifice. Manger talked about the driver who was under the influence of alcohol when he killed Leotta — the driver who had previously been arrested three times for driving under the influence (DUI) offenses.
Potomac Column: Better Ingredients, Better Outcomes
Improving food in Maryland schools.
The 436th Session of the General Assembly of Maryland convened on Jan. 13.
Potomac Column: The Revised Glen Hills Sewer Amendment
An epic hoodwinking.
It appeared to be a good decision by the Montgomery County Council’s Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment Committee (T&E), but in fact it was outrageously bad.
Another Opportunity to Talk About It
Super Bowl Sunday is Sunday, Feb. 7, and often more about the parties than the game.
Commentary: Transportation Improvements Will Bolster Economy
Northern Virginia Business Transportation Coalition 2016 policy statement.
We, the undersigned Northern Virginia organizations representing the vast majority of businesses and employees of Northern Virginia’s private sector and nonprofit workforce, believe that a strong, efficient regional transportation network is essential to our region’s future economic competitiveness, security, and quality of life. W
Potomac Letter: More School Funding Needed
Letter to the Editor
The following statement was issued by Montgomery County Board of Education President Michael Durso and Interim Superintendent Larry Bowers on the County Executive's Capital Budget Recommendation.
Potomac Column: Deportation Threats Against County Residents
Commentary
Our nation faces a significant humanitarian challenge in how we deal with the thousands of children and families fleeing violence in Central America. Current conditions in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras merit granting special temporary protection to these children and parents who have legitimate reason to fear for their lives if returned to their countries.
WMCCA Column: What’s Trending
Yes, indeed. It was a very busy year. Many thanks to all the citizens who took time in 2015 from their busy schedules and personal obligations to take on a variety of very interesting, but challenging and time-consuming issues critical to ensuring environmental integrity and the overall quality of life in the Potomac Subregion.
Potomac Letter: In Support of Brickyard Solar Farm
Letter to the Editor
Over the past couple months I've been reading in this paper about the proposed Brickyard solar farm. To my dismay, I’ve seen a number of denunciations of the proposal from those who oppose change and want the organic farm back.
Potomac Letter: More Concerns Over Solar Array
Letter to the Editor
The following letter was addressed; Dear Neighbors and Hard Working Advocates for The Common Good
Letter: Unite With Singing
Letter to the Editor
The following open letter is addressed to Roger Goodell, Commissioner of the National Football League.
Letter: Welcoming Refugees from Syria
Letter to the Editor
We are writing to you today to affirm Montgomery County, Maryland’s policy to be a welcoming community to refugees from around the world, including those from Syria. We are disheartened that many governors have expressed opposition to having Syrian refugees make new homes in their states.
Letter: Addressing School Overcrowding — Together
Letter to the Editor
In light of the capacity challenges Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) has faced in recent years, we were encouraged to see that the school system’s proposed new capital budget not only requests increased funding but also includes a set of supplemental recommendations to address overcrowding.