The following letter was sent to parents and students of Walter Johnson and Bethesda-Chevy Chase High Schools on Monday.

“Dear Members of the Walter Johnson High School and Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School Communities,


Former NBA All-Star Buck Williams and his wife, Mimi, are downsizing from their six-bedroom, nine-bathroom Georgian mansion in Potomac and have listed many items in an estate sale.

Williams, a North Carolina native, attended and played for the University of Maryland from 1978-1981. At Maryland, he earned All-ACC honors in 1980 and 1981.


Updated 10/29 to reflect that weather is closing the trail on Friday, 10/29

The “6th Fear Haunted Trail” will be open to the public this Sunday, 10/31, from 7-9:00 pm (Friday has been cancelled due to the weather). It was thought up and built by Trent, a freshman at Quince Orchard HS, and he and his friends will be working the trail.


The Montgomery County Alcohol Beverage Services (ABS) new retail concept and flagship store, Oak Barrel & Vine, is having their grand opening this Wednesday, October 27.

The county-run beer, wine, and liquor store will feature a tasting room with beers on tap and space to hold events hosted by local breweries and distillers.


MINISO, a Japanese themed novelty store, has opened on the first floor of Montgomery Mall (7101 Democracy Blvd) next to Macy’s.

According to Westfield Montgomery, “MINISO is a Japan-based, designer brand that places value on their quality, simplistic design, and low price. The global brand operates in over 40 countries, and has over 1,800 stores across the globe. Following their fast-fashion style, the company also launches new products every week – keeping up with trends. Miniso uniquely combines fashion and simplistic lifestyle to give quality products at affordable price”.


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