Back in 1984 Jonathan Holloway was a first team All-Met defensive end for the Churchill Bulldogs. Yesterday it was announced that he will be named the first black president at Rutgers University.

Dr. Jonathan Holloway grew up in Potomac, along with his brother Brian Holloway (who played in the NFL), and went on to play college football at Stanford University.


Georgetown Prep graduate, Arthur Smith, is a big part of the Titans deep playoff run this season.

The first-year offensive coordinator has helped guide veteran quarterback Ryan Tannehill, who started the season as Marcus Mariota’s backup, to his best season in the NFL. He has also installed an offense that features the NFL’s leading rusher, Derrick Henry, in a prominent role to help take the Titans to the AFC championship game.


Updated on  January 13th to include a deli as a potential replacement for Zoe’s.

Zoës Kitchen will close its Park Potomac location, leaving the Germantown location as the lone Zoës in MoCo. A source close to the situation tells us that a new sushi restaurant or deli is deep in talks to come to the shopping center and could be eyeing the Zoe’s Kitchen space. Zoës in Park Potomac will close on January 24th.


MoCo was buzzing yesterday as Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson was in town for a meeting at the Total Wine headquarters in Bethesda. The Rock posed with many excited employees and fans before and after his meeting, which was about getting his Teremana Tequila into Total Wine stores this March.

In our featured photo, courtesy of Melissa Gonzalez De Bem (@MelissaDBem on Instagram), you’ll see The Rock posing with employees in the Total Wine headquarters located in Bethesda.


 

Located in the iconic shopping area of Bethesda Row in Bethesda, Maryland, the 2,000 square foot store will stay true to Johnny Was’ timeless style, artistry, and authenticity. Upon entrance guests are greeted with brightly colored floor to ceiling nature-inspired murals by artist Chris Lord, Italian tile floors, marble tables, oak fixtures with bronze hardware, and a mix of custom and antique furniture.


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