Arts + Culture

The Best of Potomac 2027

Each year, Potomac Lifestyle celebrates the businesses, people, and places that make our community shine. From trusted home experts and beloved dining destinations to wellness leaders and luxury services, these honorees represent what it means to live and thrive here in Potomac.Chosen by our readers and celebrated by our team, this list reflects the passion, excellence, and local pride that define our town. As we close out the year, we raise a glass to every honoree, editor pick, and community...

Life + Culture

AROUND TOWN

Discover local organizations & events transforming generosity into action, support and hope. Article by Carly Mac Manus | Photography by Provided     NOVEMBER 20 & 22 Story Tapestries’ Maryland Gala . Join an inspiring evening supporting arts education. Celebrate creativity and community impact. Reserve your spot here: https://storytapestries.org/maryland-gala/ Holiday Giving Project Rockville United Church | Rockville Community Reach of Montgomery County helps make Thanksgiving...

Health + Wellness

Leading With Heart and Purpose

Dr. Nisha Sankaran Sets High Standards While Giving Back Article by Debra Wallace | Photography by Ceylon Mitchell From being accepted into medical school at 17 to becoming a leader in medicine, education, and her community, Dr. Nisha Sankaran has built her life around high standards and an equally strong commitment to giving back. As Director of the Neuroradiology Division for the Johns Hopkins National Capital Region (NCR), Dr. Sankaran specializes in neuroradiology, reading images of the...

Arts + Culture

AROUND TOWN

Discover local organizations & events transforming generosity into action, support and hope. Article by Carly Mac Manus NOVEMBER Alex Edelman , Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 20:00  The Music Center at Strathmore ,  5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda, MD  . Live stand-up performance by comedian, writer, and actor Alex Edelman. DMV Chocolate & Coffee Festival ~ Maryland Edition Saturday, November 7 and Sunday, November 8: Adventist HealthCare Fieldhouse (Maryland SoccerPlex),  18031...

Home + Design

Golzaria Flowers

A thoughtful way to give back during the holidays Article by Anicia Juarez | Photography by Ceylon Mitchell M3 Media When it comes to luxury floral design and elevated gifting in Montgomery County, Golzaria Flowers has built a reputation for creating experiences that go far beyond flowers. Serving Potomac, Bethesda, Chevy Chase, and the greater Washington, DC area, Golzaria is a boutique floral design studio where flowers, fragrance, art, and thoughtful details come together to create...

Arts + Culture

Honoring Service

Countdown 250 Ball Celebrates America’s Heroes & Veterans Article by Anicia Juarez | Photography by Platform Magazine Foundation The Official Countdown 250 Ball in NW brought celebration and gratitude together on July 3 at the Washington Hilton, marking the eve of America’s 250th birthday with a meaningful tribute to those who have served our nation. Veterans took the stage, connecting the celebration of independence with recognition of the courage, sacrifice, and service that protect it. The...

Life + Culture

Rebuilding Bodies and Lives in Ukraine

Superhumans Trauma Center is returning people to active life after devastating injuries Article and Photography by Provided On a warm August afternoon, two days' travel from my home in Potomac, I entered the bustling lobby of Superhumans Trauma Center in Lviv, Ukraine. Even knowing what to expect, I was momentarily stunned for a few seconds. Both civilians and service members have experienced life-changing loss of limbs injuries in the fighting. These men and women protected their right, and...

Life + Culture

The Next Chapter of Squeals on Wheels

Founders Jill and John Phillips retire as the next generation carries their legacy forward. Article by Carly Mac Manus | Photography by Squeals on Wheels For years, Squeals on Wheels has been part of so many special moments: backyard birthdays, school visits, and community celebrations.  After 25 years , founders Jill and John Phillips are retiring; their story doesn’t end here. What started as a simple love for animals grew into something much bigger: a family-run experience that brings...

Home + Design

HouseMe.ai Reinvents How Americans Search for Real Estate

We've been searching for homes the wrong way Article by Christine Shapiro | Photography by Ptovided For decades, searching for a home online has worked pretty much the same way: choose a location, set a price range, select the number of bedrooms and bathrooms—and start scrolling. Nurit Coombe thinks that model is obsolete. The Washington-area real estate veteran, who has closed more than $2 billion in career sales and was ranked No. 20 nationally and No. 1 in Maryland in the Wall Street...

Life + Culture

Smiles That Last

Smiles Forever Gala raises $200,000 to create opportunity and inclusion. Article by Carly Mac Manus | Photography by EN-Joy Media For Poonam Auluck Shah, Muskaan has never simply been an organization. It is family. Founded in New Delhi in 1982 by Shah's aunt, Dr. Shanti Auluck, Muskaan was built on the belief that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities deserve opportunities to learn, work, contribute and live with dignity and independence. The mission is especially personal...