PotomacLocal.com welcomes several new and returning advertisers in July.
We’ll take a moment and recognize each of the new businesses and organizations that support this local news organization, and ensure you get local news about news and events where you live.
The Applegate Team
With over 100 years of combined real estate service, The Applegate Team is a virtual encyclopedia of information about homes in the Northern Virginia area. The Applegate Team can help you if you are buying or selling. You contact them today.
Dominion
An informational open house will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 15 in the cafeteria of Battlefield High School, where residents may learn more about a 230 kilovolt transmission line the electric company proposes to build in the area to serve existing customers and support new business growth., More information about the upcoming session is online.
JTC, Inc.
Helping deliver big business solutions for the small business budget, JTC, Inc. will showcase a series of informative promoted posts on PotomacLocal.com. The posts will educate Potomac Local readers on how JTC, Inc. delivers quality customer service to their clients, and how they can help your business grow.
Prince William County Public Library System
The Prince William County Library’s Summer Reading Program is underway between now and August 22. Titled “Read to the Rythm,” this year’s program allows your child to complete activities and earn points, the chance to enter to win a Kindle Fire HD6, and to attend free performances and programs, and check out books, DVDs, CDs, popular magazines and more.
MyLink Summer Pass
Those ages 13-19 get unlimited rides this summer on all OmniLink and Cross County Connector buses for a one-time cost of $30. Passes are valid for rides on Monday, June 1 through Saturday, Sept. 5, 2015. Check out the Places of Interest page to see some popular destinations on the local bus routes on prtctransit.org.
Scott Surovell Democrat for Virginia Senate
Longtime Virginia Delegate Scott Surovell is running for Virginia Senate in the 36th District, an area that encompasses Mount Vernon, Woodbridge, Dumfries, Quantico, and portions of North Stafford. You can learn more about Surovell’s campaign by visiting his website.
TelNet of Virginia
There are few things more important to a business than it’s phone system, and ensuring your business phone system works flawlessly is what TelNet of Virginia does every day. Based in Manassas, the company was recently awarded a contract to serve four Dale City Volunteer Fire Department stations.
Thank you to these businesses, and all of our advertisers, who support bringing you local news in Virginia’s Potomac Communities.
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POTOMAC, MD – A local credit union is receiving national recognition for offering some of the highest certificate rates in the country. Lafayette Federal Credit Union, headquartered in Rockville and serving the greater Washington, D.C. region, has been named by financial outlets including The Wall Street Journal, Kiplinger, Investopedia, DepositAccounts, and GoBankingRates for its top-ranked share certificate products.
According to these sources, Lafayette Federal currently holds the #1 national ranking for its 2-, 3-, 4-, and 5-year certificate terms. The institution is offering fixed annual percentage yields (APYs) up to 4.28%, with a minimum deposit requirement of $500.
Share certificates, also known as certificates of deposit (CDs) at traditional banks, have grown in popularity as a low-risk savings option during a period of economic uncertainty. With interest rates rising and market volatility continuing, many savers are seeking fixed returns on their funds without taking on additional risk.
The Montgomery County Women’s Chorus will present a concert to benefit the Betty Ann Krahnke shelter for survivors of domestic violence. 100% of ticket sales (less any online processing fees) will go to the shelter.
The concert will take place at 3:30 pm on Sunday, May 18th at Darnestown Presbyterian Church, located at 15120 Turkey Foot Rd in Gaithersburg. Tickets are $35 and may be purchased at https://www.mocosings.org/events-1/nocturnes-and-lullabies-benefit-concert.
The program, Nocturnes and Lullabies, spans numerous centuries and genres, and includes beloved favorites from Johannes Brahms, Leonard Bernstein, and Billy Joel, among many others. We’ll be joined by three of the DMV’s premiere professional instrumentalists – Cara Dailey, flute, Matthew Maffett, viola, and Rachel Flicker, piano.
Your Weight Matters National Convention
Hosted by the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) since 2012, this highly-anticipated gathering is the nation’s leading gathering focused on empowering individuals with science-based education, support and practical tools for managing weight and improving health.
This unique Convention truly has something
Van Metre 5K Run
Participate in the 33rd Annual Van Metre 5K Run—a race that goes further than 3.1 miles, where every stride you take supports Children’s National Hospital. The Van Metre 5K Run donates 100% of proceeds to Children’s National Hospital and has
