The American Cancer Society has lowered the price of the property that was donated to the organization by former Washington Commanders owners Dan and Tanya Snyder earlier this year. The house, located at 11900 River Rd. in Potomac, is now available for $29.9 million– a $5 million price drop from the previous $34.9 million price, and almost $20 million less than the $49 million it was initially listed for in February 2023.
The team behind popular local spots like Melina, Julii, Cava Mezze, and the soon-to-open Bouboulina has confirmed to us that they will be taking over the former Renato’s restaurant space at 10120 River Rd in the Potomac Village Shopping Center. Renato’s will close at the end of this month.
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) shared a traffic advisory just prior to 8am for a water main break that has Glen Mill Road closed from Watts Branch Drive to Boswell Lane. “Drivers are advised to seek an alternate route. Expect significant delays.”
In September 2021, we let you know that Gregorio’s Trattoria would be opening its third MoCo location, and fourth overall, at Park Potomac- taking over the space that was previously home to Sugo. Sugo closed its doors permanently last in the summer of 2021. The restaurant is now officially open.
On Tuesday, the Bullis school shared the sad news of the community mourning the tragic loss of Coach Ray Butler, a deeply respected member of the school for over a decade. Late last night, Coach Butler passed away peacefully surrounded by family. The community is raising money to support his family in this GoFundMe.
Proud Montgomery County, MD resident Gavriella Kaufmann (Potomac) won her episode of FOX’s game show “Name that Tune”, which aired last week.
Potomac native and Bullis alumna Masai Russell set an Olympic trials record and qualified for the Paris Olympics with a 12.25 in the 100m hurdles. On Saturday, she won 100m hurdles gold by .01 seconds with a 12.33.
Quincy Wilson, a rising junior at the Bullis School in Potomac, became the youngest male U.S. track Olympian when he ran the opening leg of Round 1 of the U.S. 4×400-meter relay Friday. Now, he’s the youngest male Olympic track and field gold medalist ever…and school starts in two and a half weeks.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) assisted Montgomery County Animal Services with a fawn stuck in an iron fence on Thursday, July 18. (more…)
Potomac native and Bullis alumna Masai Russell set an Olympic trials record and qualified for the Paris Olympics with a 12.25 in the 100m hurdles.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to 12600 Orchard Brook Terrace, off Falls Chapel Way, in Potomac for a high pressure gas leak late Thursday morning.