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.
Monte, a Montgomery County police dog since May 2018, died suddenly. He was an eight-and-a-half-year-old Belgian Malinois-German Shepherd mix who came to the department from Slovakia and was paired with… Read More
Nelson Jones, 27, of Clarksburg was sentenced to one year in prison after a jury found him guilty in November of one count of third-degree sex offense in connection with… Read More
A fallen tree that struck a home on New York Avenue in Takoma Park displaced two adults and their two dogs and two cats. According to Pete Piringer, spokesperson for… Read More
As Congressional leaders continue trying to work out a short-term spending bill and avoid a government shutdown, U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-8) remains concerned but cautiously optimistic. “I feel optimistic,… Read More
Twelve hours after the first of 10 families were evicted from the Enclave Apartments in White Oak, all residents had found other housing. On Tuesday, Councilmember Kristin Mink and numerous… Read More
The Montgomery County Planning Board gave one of Wheaton Arts Parade and Festival’s pyramids a permanent home Thursday. Entitled El Salvador Memories, the pyramid will be displayed in the lobby… Read More
As U.S. Sen. Ben Cardin winds down his 58 years of legislating in Annapolis and Washington, D.C., he expressed optimism that Maryland “will be in good hands.” He opted not… Read More
Despite learning that Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026 includes a 9% increase, several officials expressed their appreciation that Superintendent Dr. Thomas Taylor was so… Read More
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Superintendent Dr. Thomas Taylor on Wednesday recommended a $3.61 billion operating budget for the next school year, which is an 8.97% increase over the current… Read More
More than 300 people, including 50 federal, state and county legislators, listened to the accomplishments made during 2024 and the legislative priorities for the coming year during the Jewish Community… Read More
U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin, (D-8) said he was humbled to be elected unanimously by the House Democratic Caucus as the ranking (minority) member of the House Judiciary Committee in the… Read More
Joshua Delaney, 26, of Rockville, was sentenced in connection with vandalizing Faith United Methodist Church on Montrose Road in Rockville. He pled guilty to three charges, including theft and malicious… Read More