Life + Culture

Mark Your Calendar!

Park Potomac's Sweetest Day for Kids and Families Alike Article by Potomac Lifestyle | Photography by Provided Get ready, Potomac! The much-anticipated Ice Cream Social for Charity is returning to Park Potomac on August 23rd, and this year’s event promises to be bigger and better than ever. Benefiting the Back to School Backpacks & Supplies Drive, this fun-filled day supports underserved children in our community, ensuring they head back to school proud, prepared, and ready to succeed. In...

Entertainment

Going for the Olympic Gold

All-American Masai Russell’s Recipe for Success: Bold Confidence, Great Coaching, and Unwavering Family Support Article by Debra Wallace | Photography by Tony Powell When Upper Marlboro native Masai Russell was a child, she, two of her three brothers, and their father would spend countless hours on the track after school, and the entire day on weekends. This family support paved the way for her successful athletic career. The 24-year-old Masai, an American track and field sprinter and...

Fitness

Potomac Mixed Martial Arts and Jiu Jitsu Academy

Unique, Family-Friendly Classes in Mixed Martial Arts and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Article by Marie Robey Wood | Photography by Provided Would you believe you can find a family-friendly school of martial arts with world-class instruction located in the heart of Potomac? Yes, it’s true. Potomac MMAis a hidden gem of martial arts instruction, in a single-family home, from one of the pioneers of the sport.   Todd Margolis founded Potomac MMA in September of 2018. This followed his many years as a top...

Life + Culture

The Animated Lori Alan

How the Actor Who Voices SpongeBob’s Pearl Krabs Was Influenced by Her Potomac Upbringing Article by Debra Wallace | Photography by Provided Growing up, Lori Alan’s performer parents cultivated her love for the arts and culture, which was a catalyst for her successful career on the stage and screen, especially as a prominent voice actor. The 59-year-old Alan grew up in the town of Potomac and has gained acclaim for her voice role of Pearl Krabs on Nickelodeon’s  SpongeBob SquarePants  (for...

Education

Back to School Music Classes

oin Bach to Rock for awesome music classes!  Beginner, intermediate, and advanced are all welcome Article and Photography by Provided This year, what better way to continue your child's education than to give them the gift of music lessons?  At Bach to Rock, we're happy to teach any student on the instrument of their choice.  Whether you or your child wants to shred on guitar, crush some keyboard performances, keep the beat as a drummer, sing their favorite songs, spin some tunes as a DJ, or...

Travel

Discover the Magic of Great Wolf Lodge!

Article by Jessica DeArmond | Photography by Provided Looking for an unforgettable adventure for the whole family? Great Wolf Lodge is an incredible indoor water park resort that’s perfect for kids of all ages! From the moment you step inside, you’re transported to a world of excitement and fun. Splash and play in giant water slides, lazy rivers, wave pools, and interactive play zones, all under one roof! Kids love the chance to brave the thrilling rides or build sandcastles in the special...

Health + Wellness

Mealtime Facts Every Parent Needs

Swallow Wellness Answers Parents’ Top Feeding Questions Article and Photography by Provided When mealtimes become stressful for babies and young children, parents often turn to the internet or social media for answers, only to be met with conflicting advice and persistent myths. Understanding a few key, scientifically supported facts about feeding and swallowing can help cut through the noise and bring confidence, calm, and even joy back to the table. As feeding specialists, we’re here to...

Life + Culture

Around Town

What's Happening this Month in Potomac and Beyond Article by Bianca Bain Villegas | Photography by Provided Main Street Farmers Market | Open Year-Round on Saturdays | Kentlands, Gaithersburg The year-round Main Street Farmers Market is open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 301 Main St., in the Kentlands. Shop fresh, locally-grown fruits, vegetables, microgreens, mushrooms, plants, and flowers. Take home savory prepared meals, homemade breads, and artisan sweet treats, and find your...

Life + Culture

Paws & Perks: Where Fur Babies Feel Right at Home!

Crafting joyful adventures, personalized care, and fun for every pup Article and Photography by Provided We are a family-owned, premier doggy daycare, boarding, and grooming facility located in Potomac, MD. Tracy and Hernan are dedicated to creating a fun, safe, and enriching environment where dogs are truly considered family, not just pets. Their passion for pups of all breeds, ages, and sizes has helped their business grow into a household name in the community. Tracy, a Maryland graduate...

Health + Wellness

Dentistry for Children Potomac

Guaranteed to Make a Child’s Visit to the Dentist Fun! Article by Marie Robey Wood | Photography by Maureen Porto What parent doesn’t long for a dentist his child looks forward to visiting with excitement and eagerness? Dr. Eric Armakan of Dentistry for Children Potomac may offer the answer to your child’s dentophobia. Dr. Eric is a board-certified pediatric dentist whose office resembles a fun playroom. His practice offers TVs where young patients can watch movies, colorful stuffed animals...