Montgomery County Health Officer Dr. Kisha Davis has issued a localized public health advisory for portions of the Muddy Branch watershed and nearby stormwater ponds in North Potomac after elevated levels of PFAS, commonly known as “forever chemicals,” were detected in water samples near Great Seneca Highway and Key West Avenue.
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Bry’nia Jones, a missing 16-year-old. (more…)
Montgomery County officials announced that elevated levels of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly known as “forever chemicals,” were detected by the Maryland Department of the Environment in a small stream and stormwater pond near Great Seneca Highway and Key West Avenue in North Potomac.
Almost 25 years after first opening in Rockville, El Patio has expanded with a new location in Traville Gateway (Rockville/N. Potomac area). A first look video is available below.
Permanent signage is now in place at the future home of Montgomery County’s first Wild Birds Unlimited at the Traville Village Center, signaling continued progress toward the store’s anticipated opening later this year.
Permanent signage is now up at the future El Patio Argentine Restaurant in the Traville Village Center (Rockville/N.Potomac). While an exact opening date has not yet been announced, the project appears to be on track for a debut later this year.
Anytime North Potomac comes up (North Bethesda too, but that’s a conversation for another day), the most-liked reply is almost always some version of, “You mean Gaithersburg?” Let’s get into it.
North Potomac-based Casa Blanca Creations recently brought its signature holiday style to Los Angeles, creating a festive winter wonderland for Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco as part of a high profile collaboration led by celebrity event planner Mindy Weiss. The project marked a major milestone for the immersive designer holiday boutique, showcasing how a local Montgomery County concept is now reaching the highest levels of celebrity events.
A beloved North Potomac Halloween tradition continues as the Haunted Trail on Damson Terrace returns for its seventh year, this time with a new generation of hosts.
North Potomac resident Paul Cohen won $8,888 in the Maryland Lottery’s Back to the Future™ second-chance promotion, claiming the top prize themed around the film’s iconic time travel number. Full story below courtesy MD Lottery:
The community is rallying around a Potomac Meadows family of four after a devastating house fire on May 16 destroyed their home and belongings, prompting the sole provider to launch a GoFundMe campaign to help cover temporary housing, essentials, and the long road to recovery. (more…)