Food + Beverage

The Market at River Falls

An Award-Winning Gourmet Market Where Clean Food is the Only Option Article by David Robert Lambert | Photography by Provided A Market Reborn A Community Institution Since 2001 The Market at River Falls has been a fixture at 10124 River Road in Potomac since 2001, when a visionary founder, fondly remembered by staff only as “Jeff,” built it from the ground up over 12 years. But in the fall of 2014, the market closed abruptly, and the community mourned the loss. Then, three months later...

Arts + Culture

Jason Cerda's Next Era

Global Momentum, Hometown Roots, and His New Summer Sound Article by Brittany Ford | Photography by Provided There has always been something kinetic about Jason Cerda . Long before genre- blending became the norm, Cerda was already creating a sound built on movement; Latin rhythms, pop instinct, bilingual storytelling, and the kind of magnetic energy that turns every performance into an experience. A native of the Washington, D.C. area, Cerda has spent years building a career that feels both...

Life + Culture

A Hometown Swing

How Family, Friendship, and Focus Built a Big-League Career for Nationals Outfielder James Wood Article by Debra Wallace | Photography by Erica George For outfielder James Wood of the Washington Nationals , playing organized sports is embedded in his family’s DNA. Born in Rockville, Maryland, the 23-year-old Olney, Maryland native grew up playing baseball and basketball from a young age, following in the footsteps of his father, Kenny Wood, who played forward for the Richmond Spiders Men's...

Arts + Culture

Culture, Community, and a Limitless Canvas

Kelly Towles is the D.C. artist, designer, and curator whose public murals stretch from Washington to Tokyo. Article by Anicia Juarez | Photography by Provided Kelly Towles is a Washington, D.C.-based artist, designer, and curator whose practice spans large-scale public murals, studio objects, and cultural programming. Born in Ohio and raised in Alice Springs, Australia, his early visual influences included animation, comic imagery, and broadcast-era pop aesthetics. That foundation shaped a...

Fitness

AROUND TOWN

Your Guide to All Things - June - in the Area Article by Bianca Bain Villegas | Photography by Provided Smithsonian Folklife Festival The National Mall March – November For the U.S. semi-quincentennial in 2026, the Smithsonian expands beyond the Mall with “Of the People: The Smithsonian Festival of Festivals.” Spanning March through November, the initiative partners with nearly 40 festivals nationwide, with programming at the National Museum of American History, Anacostia Community...

Life + Culture

Through Their Eyes: Fathers of Potomac

... And How I Changed My Life Article by Bianca Bain Villegas | Photography by Provided PARTAP VERMA Children change everything. I still remember the first time I held my eldest son. His little hands, curly toes and the soft baby murmurs were enough to forget all the problems in the world. And from that point on, my perspective completely changed. Every challenge, every problem in the world shifted in my mind. Fatherhood forces change and priorities and with great responsibility. Strong...

Fitness

WE ARE: FIFA World Cup 2026

The Most Celebrated Sport on the Planet Returns to the Americas Article by Finn Aldrich | Photography by Provided The anticipation surrounding the 2026 FIFA World Cup is unlike anything the sport has experienced in a generation. Set to unfold across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, the tournament marks the first time three nations will co-host the world’s most celebrated sporting event, expanding to 48 teams and more than 100 matches across the continent. What makes this moment...

Life + Culture

Brett Haber

Flying the World for Tennis; Flying Dogs to the Rescue Article by Marie Robey Wood | Photography by Provided While Brett Haber’s career takes him across the globe, bringing the world of tennis into millions of homes, it is at home in Potomac where he feels firmly grounded. A 17-time Emmy Award-winning broadcaster, Haber has built a distinguished career in sports media. Early in his journey, he earned recognition as a host on SportsCenter, where his work garnered one of first Emmy awards...

Life + Culture

Chad Ricardo

Achieving Your Dreams Through Life’s Unexpected Twists and Turns Article by Marie Robey Wood | Photography by Jack Hartzman At a very young age Chad Ricardo knew what he wanted to be when he grew up: a sports broadcaster and a unifier like his hero Martin Luther King. Through many twists and turns throughout his life Ricardo, now 44, was able to achieve his dream of broadcasting sports and becoming a unifying force in bringing people together: “This is what my style is today, unifying and...

Home Services

Why Full-Height Backsplashes Are Replacing Traditional Tile

The design shift toward seamless surfaces, elevated style, and lasting valueFor years, tile backsplashes have been a standard element in kitchen design—practical, decorative, and widely accessible. Today, however, a noticeable shift is taking place. Designers and homeowners are moving toward full-height slab backsplashes, favoring clean, uninterrupted surfaces that feel more refined and architectural.Extending stone or engineered surfaces from the countertop up the wall—sometimes all the way to...