Finance + Legal Services

The Staying Power of Potomac Property

Real estate need to know: buying, renting, maintaining and financials Article by Erica Moody | Photography by Provided Are you thinking of building wealth by purchasing a rental property? It can be an excellent idea, but one that’s not without challenges. Broker Kenneth Rose of Rose Realty, who grew up in Potomac and has worked in real estate here for more than 30 years, shared some insights with us on investing and the market.  “Currently there are very few properties on the market [in...

March 2024

Travel

R&R in PR

A visit to Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve yields high returns Article by Marie Robey Wood | Photography by Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve Puerto Rico Investing in one’s physical and emotional well-being is important. If you’re looking for a vacation spot that will offer pure relaxation, consider the Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve in Puerto Rico ; the resort’s motto “doing nothing means everything” is meant for you. Located on the northernmost tip of the island, it occupies 72 acres of a protected...

March 2024

Health + Wellness

The Greatest Wealth is Health

How the DMV-based Regenerative Orthopedics and Sports Medicine practice is offering new hope for patients Article by Christy Matino | Photography by Greg Fiume Surgery is often a last resort option for patients. Complication concerns and long recovery times are often the reasons why patients search for alternatives. It’s patients like these who end up in Dr. John Ferrell’s office – and it’s why he decided to create a new type of medical practice for DMV patients.  Ferrell co-founded...

March 2024

Health + Wellness

Financial Literacy Advice from Michelle P. Cooper

Estate planning expert from XML Financial Group helps women thrive financially Article by Debra Wallace | Photography by Provided Nineteen years ago, the sudden death of Michelle P. Cooper's husband left her and her two-year-old twins in a precarious position. Like many women, the then 36-year-old was not in charge of the family’s finances, and she faced a steep learning curve. Today, Cooper, a distinguished partner and director of Women, Wealth & Wellness at XML Financial Group in Bethesda...

March 2024

Finance + Legal Services

EI with Jackson Consulting Group

Meet an accredited emotional intelligence expert for leadership excellence Article by Stephanie Green | Photography by Provided Tinna Jackson Founder & Principal @iamtinnajackson tinnajackson.com Tinna Jackson is an executive coach with over 25 years of industry experience, honored with the 'Top Executive Coach of the Year 2024' award by the International Association of Top Professionals. Was there an experience or event in your background that inspired you to do this kind of...

March 2024

Health + Wellness

Attman’s Deli: A Family Affair

Investing in tradition for more than 100 years Article by Debra Wallace | Photography by Attman's Deli The Attman’s Deli family tradition of piled-high corned beef sandwiches, knishes, crunchy pickles, made-from-scratch matzo ball soup, and other mouth-watering delights began more than 100 years ago and continues today at its three Maryland locations. The torch was first passed to owner Marc Attman at eight years-old when his mother, Ruth, encouraged him to “keep busy by sweeping floors.” He...

March 2024

Home + Design

Wellman General Contracting & Home Improvements

A Q&A with designer Sharifa Wellman Article by Christy Matino | Photography by Provided Wellman General Contracting & Home Improvements, located in Gaithersburg, has been remodeling homes for happy clients across the DMV for more than a decade. We spoke with designer Sharifa Wellman about the services her company provides. From kitchen remodels to drywall, Wellman is well versed in home improvements. 1. What type of work does Wellman General Contracting & Home Improvements specialize in? ...

February 2024

Home + Design

Curbs Gone Wild

Founder Rob Huffman and his family are crafting custom curbs across the DMV Article by Christy Matino, Rob Huffman | Photography by Curbs Gone Wild  Curbs Gone Wild is a local company based in Potomac that provides Custom Decorative Concrete Curbing for residential and commercial properties. In the spring of 2003, Rob Huffman, company founder and decorated Navy Veteran, took a leap of faith and launched Curbs Gone Wild, a business specializing in handcrafted decorative concrete curbing for...

February 2024

Local Services

Discover a Camp for Every Child

Unique summer camp programs offer fun learning opportunities as an extension of home Article by Rebecca Hastings | Photography by Provided Georgetown Hill Georgetown Hill incorporates play and exploration with a nurturing environment that is an extension of how kids live, learn, and play at home. The child-centered programs focus on relationships, sensory and open-ended experiences, and a caring environment where kids thrive. With programs running all year for infants, toddlers, preschool...

February 2024

Professional Services

A.B.E. Networks

Leads high tech homes into style and sustainability Article by Stephanie Green | Photography by Provided When Potomac homeowners want to make high tech improvements, they do not have to sacrifice high style. That is the mission of A.B.E. Networks founded in 1991 in a garage in Silver Spring. Now based in Rockville, they introduce their customers to what they call “design-driven custom installations” like home theaters, conference rooms, state of the art security for residence and commercial...

February 2024