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Morning Potomac! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Potomac native is reshaping youth hockey across the DC region
  • Could Potomac’s Harris Teeter be on the chopping block for 2026?

Also on today's calendar: New Year’s Day $14 Million Great Falls Luxury Online Auction and 9 more events.

Find out what's happening in Potomacfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: Playing golf is bad for your brain. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Potomacfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Thursday: Cloudy, flurries; breezy, with a high of 34 and low of 23 degrees.
  • Friday: Considerable cloudiness, temps: high: 38, low: 27.
  • Saturday: Mainly cloudy, with a high of 39 and low of 22 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• The Top 50 Women Leaders of Arlington for 2025 (thewomenweadmire.com) — A Potomac native, Jessie Thompson, is highlighted for leading more than 30 youth hockey programs for the Washington Capitals, including initiatives that expand access for girls and women. She’s one of many regional leaders honored in a 2025 Arlington-focused list, showcasing women shaping government, tech, transportation, nonprofits, and sports across the greater DC area.
   

• Multiple MD Retailers Planning 2026 Closures: See List (patch.com) — Potomac shoppers could see changes at their local Harris Teeter in 2026, as parent company Kroger weighs closing underperforming stores nationwide without yet naming specific locations. The article details other major chains, from Macy’s to Walgreens and Wendy’s, that may shutter Maryland sites, outlining how shifting retail trends and e-commerce growth could affect where you shop in the coming year.
   

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Other local events
    Tuesday January 6
  • Basketball - Boys JV Walter Johnson at Quince Orchard 5:30 pm
    Walter Johnson High School Bethesda, MD 20814
    5:30 pm
  • Basketball - Girls JV Quince Orchard at Walter Johnson 5:30 pm
    Walter Johnson High School Bethesda, MD 20814
    5:30 pm
  • Basketball - Boys Varsity Walter Johnson at Quince Orchard 7:15 pm
    Walter Johnson High School Bethesda, MD 20814
    7:15 pm
  • Basketball - Girls Varsity Quince Orchard at Walter Johnson 7:15 pm
    Walter Johnson High School Bethesda, MD 20814
    7:15 pm
    • Wednesday January 7
  • Wrestling - Varsity Walter Johnson at Northwood 6:15 pm
    Walter Johnson High School Bethesda, MD 20814
    6:15 pm
  • Wrestling - JV Walter Johnson at Northwood 7:15 pm
    Walter Johnson High School Bethesda, MD 20814
    7:15 pm
    • Thursday January 8
  • PCV-hosted Women's Group
    Potomac Library
    1:00 pm
    • Friday January 9
  • PCV presents: Contemporary Painter, Printmaker and Mixed Media Artist
    Potomac Community Recreation Center , 11315 Falls Rd , Potomac
    10:30 am
    • Saturday January 10
  • First Time Homebuyer Seminar (FREE!)
    Virtual/Online
    10:00 am

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  • BISCUIT THE ONCE STARVING GREAT DANE NEEDS ANOTHER HOLIDAY MIRACLE.
    Six weeks ago , Biscuit, a stunning, smart and sanguine 10 month old Great Dane, was slowly dying . He and his brother and sister were imprisoned … (Nextdoor Democracy)
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    Need someone very experienced with mobility challenges and compassionate with elderly patients. Can provide more details privately. Please message me… (Nextdoor Fox Hills)
  • Giant Food posted a job opening for PT Service Clerk - Bake Off - 0125 in Potomac. Apply here.
  • City of Rockville MD posted a job opening for Certified Police Officer (Eligibility Listing) in Rockville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Potomac here.

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