A Week In Review: Happy Hanukkah, Santa Visits and possible Rain Garden

This week Patch geared up for the holidays.

First off I'd like to wish anyone who celebrates — Happy Hanukkah. Although I am not of the Jewish faith, my aunt is Jewish and after spending a year in New York City with my two Jewish roommates, I learned a lot about this faith and its customs. I especially enjoyed the potato latkes with sour cream and applesauce!

I hope these eight days are spent well celebrating your faith and your family!

Riverdale Park Realtor Audrey Bragg recently in her home, and she told us about the fire and the steps she has taken since to restore her home and care for her pets.

We also learned that the as a part of her favorite shows episode.

Riverdale Park's and discussed their Dec. 6 agenda, which will include items like a partnership with other towns to start using . The council also discussed the possibility of a in town as early as next fall.

Patch celebrated it's with a list of how residents could use the site more efficiently.

We were also the first to report who is University Park's new .

Following all the county police drama in the FBI probe, Patch decided to take a look at the within our local police departments.

Sylvia Kane suggested how parents can recycle their toys or make space for the new ones coming this holiday season. We also learned about how Riverdale Park hopes to participate in for food baskets for the needy.

We took a look at and .

Patch reported on a hosted by AP and IB students at Parkdale with a Chik-Fil-A in Bowie.

We're going with you — and highlighted a few neighborhood locations where you can find the perfect tree.

Saturday was filled with holiday events Patch attended: the , a visit from at the Riversdale Mansion and the University Park .