County Commemorates World AIDS Day With Women’s Sexual Health Event
Workshops focused on Black women’s sexual health and wellness are set for Dec. 3 to commemorate World AIDS Day. The program runs from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the… Read More
Suzanne Pollak
Suzanne is a freelance reporter with Montgomery Community Media. She has over 35 years professional experience writing for newspapers, magazines, non-profit newsletters and the web.
Council Struggling With Ways to Make Housing More Affordable
Councilmembers reviewed the planning board’s recommendations on expanding affordable housing in the county. They noted that the process will take time, requiring hearings and zoning updates before any changes take… Read More
4 New Takoma Park Councilmembers Sworn In; Vow to Focus on Housing
Takoma Park residents said goodbye to four councilmembers and welcomed in their newly elected slate Monday night. Terry Seamans, who has been a fixture on council since 1999, opted not… Read More
Shepherd’s Table Culinary Students Pick Ingredients For Their Pasta Dish
The eight students enrolled in Shepherd’s Table’s Culinary Skills Training program picked greens at Koiner Urban Farm Monday and then used them to prepare a pasta dish at Zinnia Restaurant.… Read More
Silver Spring Neighbors Once Separated by Color Walk Together as One
Pat Tyson has lived by the Talbot Avenue bridge in Silver Spring for 78 years. She remembers life without running water in her home and a lack of streetlights in… Read More
Elrich Says He Will Run for At-Large Council Seat
While addressing a supportive crowd at Saturday night’s Talbot Avenue Bridge Lantern Walk, County Executive Marc Elrich announced he intends to run for an At-Large seat on the County Council… Read More
Fighting at Blake High School Leads to Heightened Security
Extra Montgomery County Public School (MCPS) security personnel and police were on site at James H. Blake High School Friday following a fight Thursday that escalated. According to a letter… Read More
National Park Service Seeks Input on Glen Echo Park’s Future
The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking input on its plans to upgrade Glen Echo Park. Glen Echo Park began in 1891 as a National Chautauqua Assembly and became an… Read More
1st Grade Teacher Faces Prison in Connection with Fentanyl Overdose Death
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland filed a criminal complaint Wednesday against a former Montgomery County Public Schools first grade teacher who is charged with selling drugs… Read More
Parrott Concedes In 6th District Congressional Race
Neil Parrott, the Republican candidate for Congress in Maryland’s 6th District, conceded Thursday afternoon. AP called the race in favor of Democrat April McClain-Delaney on Nov. 9. In a press… Read More
Reward Offered for Information on Antisemitic Graffiti Incidents in Bethesda
Crime Solvers of Montgomery County announced it is offering a $7,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of the suspect, or suspects, involved in three incidents of… Read More
Rockville City Names Interim Police Chief
Rockville City Police Acting Major Jason West was appointed interim police chief following the resignation of Chief Victor Brito, who announced his resignation effective Nov. 22 after six years of… Read More