Covid Week in Potomac
FIREWORKS? NEXT YEAR: Fourth of July celebrations; “Germantown Glory” and “Mid-County Sparkles” have been cancelled.
Covid-19 Response in Potomac
Metro announced that 15 rail stations that had been closed as part of the transit agency’s Covid-19 response will reopen on Sunday, June 28.
Racism: As American as Apple Pie?
One bill passed, one introduced, to start untangling systematic and institutional racism here in Montgomery County.
“We are in a historic moment here in our country and in the world,” said Councilmember Will Jawando.
COVID-19: Not a Fair Fight
Regional perspective: pandemic exposes health inequality leading up to discrepancies in life expectancy.
The zip codes with higher concentrations of poverty, lower education levels, and crowded housing conditions tend to have the highest rates of COVID.
Potomac’s Week in Coronavirus
Montgomery County metrics still higher than rest of the state, and an election during a pandemic within a pandemic.
PANDEMIC WITHIN PANDEMIC: Racism will be declared a public health crisis, according to a Montgomery County Council resolution spearheaded by Councilmember Will Jawando and sponsored by the full Council.
Potomac’s Week in Coronavirus
RULES AND REGULATIONS: Montgomery County has developed reopening guidelines for businesses as we move into Phase 1 on Monday, June. 1.
George Floyd on Our Minds in Montgomery County
Police use of force incidents in Montgomery County involve African Americans 55 percent of the time, even though they make up just 19.9 percent of the population.
While protests spread coast to coast, and local law enforcement condemn the death of George Floyd in police custody in Minneapolis, data show that police use of force locally targets African Americans disproportionately.
George Floyd on Our Minds
While protests spread coast to coast, and local law enforcement condemn the death of George Floyd in police custody in Minneapolis, data show that police use of force locally targets African Americans disproportionately.
Potomac’s Week in Coronavirus
200,000: Maryland surpassed 200,000 tests and completing testing of 3.5 percent of the state’s population, and now has the capacity and supplies to offer testing to Marylanders who may have been exposed to the disease even if they do not have symptoms.
Potomac Week in Coronavirus
Maryland passes 40,000 cases; cases increased more than 6,000 last week in the county, but state reduces restrictions; county takes an exemption.
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Fairfax Week in Coronavirus
Fairfax County cases increase more than 1,600 in last week, and Virginia rises more than 6,000 cases as most of the state eases restrictions.
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This Week in Coronavirus in Potomac
More than 200 cases in Potomac, more than 1,500 deaths in Maryland. County officials say they will be deliberate and thoughtful when lifting restrictions.
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This Week in Coronavirus in Potomac: Thank You to Heroes
Montgomery County surpasses 5,000 Covid-19 cases, Potomac 150 cases, while health care workers continue to sacrifice their health for our loved ones.
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Nursery to Nursing Home, Up to 120 Beds in Potomac
Will the community have the ability to participate in the public process during Covid-19 pandemic?
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This Week in Coronavirus in Potomac
United States approaches one million Covid-19 Cases, (988,810 reported as of Tuesday) and more than 50,000 deaths, while here at home we cope with hunger, eviction relief, relief for small businesses.
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This Week in Coronavirus in Maryland
Surging unemployment claims to mandatory face masks: weekly synopsis of local news on pandemic.
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Coronavirus Could Hit Families’ Finances
Millions of workers lack the sick leave that coronavirus could demand.
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American Legion Bridge Widening Back On
Potomac River, canal and habitat will be affected by new plan to widen the American Legion Bridge and add toll lanes.
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Trying to Slow Fast Tracking the Toll Lanes
How will Potomac environment, houses and land be impacted?
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‘Grave Concerns’ About Beltway
“In the era of climate crisis, making room for more greenhouse gas emitting vehicles on our roadways is irresponsible.”
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Adding Four Lanes, All Tolled, to 495?
Governors pitch private partnership to widen American Legion Bridge and include toll lanes on the Beltway.
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‘Enhanced Juice’ in Annapolis
Despite ‘gut-wrenching’ federal cuts on environment, Maryland passes initiatives.
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Bullis QB Now a Redskin
2018 Heisman Trophy finalist Dwayne Haskins, a 2016 Bullis graduate, becomes Washington Redskins quarterback of the future.
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Wet Weather Dampened Visitation on Canal
Sharpshooters employed by the Department of Agriculture culled 22 deer on the Gold Mine Loop area in March.
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About Time or Déjà Vu at American Legion Bridge?
The Board of Supervisors pushes for Maryland to add capacity to the bridge.
Calls to Widen American Legion Bridge
Each weekday, nearly 300,000 vehicles cross the American Legion Bridge, and each day traffic backs up into McLean, Great Falls and beyond.
Potomac: Jeff Goldberg Talks on the Power in Giving
Jeff Goldberg grew up in Potomac and is in charge of the Northern Virginia Bureau for ABC7/WJLA news and News Channel 8.
Potomac: Two Generations of Sidewalk Advocates
Completion of missing link on River Road allows for safe walking to Potomac Village.
We made lives safer, said Jim Schleckser. Keshav Gupta, 27, likes to be independent. Because of a community wide effort to build the last portion of a sidewalk on River Road around one of the most treacherous curves in the county, Gupta can now can walk to the bus stop instead of having his family drive him there.
Potomac: Face of America at Falls and River
About 600 riders, including approximately 130 injured veterans, rode through Potomac en route to the Civil War battlefields of Gettysburg, Pa. Saturday morning, April 25, around 9:30 a.m.
Potomac: Long-Awaited Renovations Begin at Rink
Pam Yerg, who works with children with disabilities in sports, began looking at the dormant roller hockey rink at the Potomac Community Center with vision in 2012. The long process of working with the county Department of Recreation and involving nearby neighbors started then.
Holocaust Remembrance Day in Fairfax County
"One of the most important things we do."
Holocaust survivor Michel Margosis spoke before the Board of Supervisors, Tuesday, April 7, when the Board of Supervisors made a proclamation declaring April 16 as Holocaust Remembrance Day in Fairfax County.
More Than 200 Attend First Fairfax County Budget Hearing
Schools, libraries, economic development authorites and others seek more funding while tax-hawks call for reductions.
More than 200 people packed the Fairfax County Government auditorium Tuesday, April 7, and 60 speakers were scheduled to testify before the Board of Supervisors on the advertised budget. The hearing began with a presentation by School Board Chairman Tamara Derenak Kaufax. Members of the Fairfax County School Board sat in the front row, gave a standing ovation, and remained standing as Kaufax finished her testimony to begin the budget hearings.
Girl Scouts Troop 3651 Raise Money for Honor Flights
Film and presentations explain the importance of getting veterans to Washington D.C. to see their monuments.
Girl Scout Troop 3651 organized a screening of the moving Honor Flight, and invited two World War II veterans, Howard Jester and George Hanna, to speak to the audience after the film.
Combining Health and Mental Health
Community Services Board provides emergency services, prevention and treatment.
One teenager who attempted suicide revealed that if anyone had asked him beforehand whether he was thinking of hurting himself, he would have said yes.
Culling the Safety Zone
Council permits archery hunting within 100 yards of homes, down from 150 yards, in an effort to reduce the number of deer.
George Leventhal testified last year about his Beltway drive home from work on Nov. 5, 2007.
Churchill Turf Field Booted Ahead
Private money to pay for field in exchange for “priority access;” Montgomery Soccer challenges the decision.
Winston Churchill’s future artificial turf stadium field has a green light, despite ongoing challenge and controversy. On Monday, July 28, the County Council’s Education Committee recommended approval of $1.3 million for installation of the field, expected to be completed by spring of 2015. The money will come from a private sports club and Churchill boosters. The private funds allow for the construction of the new field without waiting for the county construction process.
Spring's Must Do List
Mark the calendar for fun things this spring.
Curtain Call
Potomac Theater Company will perform its final show in March.
The Potomac Theatre Company’s 25th Silver Anniversary Season will also be its last. “We’re going to have to close our doors,” said board member Carole Dell. “It’s really quite sad.”
Rescued Owl Released
Great Horned Owl takes flight back into her territory after rescue.
A group of curious well-wishers looked on as a Great Horned Owl spread her formidable wings and lifted off from the arms of her rescuer back into the Potomac forest. It was a happy ending to a brief saga that could have ended much differently.
Don’t Take Safe Drinking Water for Granted
In the wake of the chemical spill in West Virginia, weighing the threats to local drinking water.
Most of the 5 million residents in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area have no idea that their drinking water comes from the Potomac River, said Hedrick Belin, president of the Potomac Conservancy. “Until last week, the same could have probably been said for 300,000 residents in Charleston, W. Va.,” Belin added.
By the Numbers
The Montgomery County Council will hold full-day worksessions on Jan. 14, 15, 16 and 21, starting at 9:30 a.m. on the first proposed major changes in the County Zoning Ordinance since 1978
Zoning In On Deer?
Archery hunters to use bow and arrows 50 yards from homes?
Bill MC 5-14 is just one of the hundreds of Bills that Maryland’s Delegates and Senators will debate when the 434th session of Maryland’s General Assembly convenes at noon on Jan. 8, 2014 in Annapolis.
Potomac Youth of the Year, 2013
Marissa Michaels of Holton Arms and Matthew Schick of Landon named Potomac’s Youth of the Year.
Marissa Michaels of Holton Arms and Matthew Schick of Landon named Potomac’s Youth of the Year.