D.C. Resident Arrested in Fatal Stabbing of Rockville Man
Tyrone Joseph Curtis was arrested April 14 in connection with an April 5 fatal stabbing of a Rockville man. Curtis, 34 of Washington, D.C., is accused of killing Amontae Robert… 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.
Montgomery College Art Students’ Exhibit Projected on Building
Artwork by 170 Montgomery College students will be projected on the Rockville campuses’ humanities building Thursday from 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Our Patterns, Montgomery College is a collection of… Read More
Police Hire Hispanic Community Liaison
Montgomery County Police Chief Marcus Jones announced the hiring of Mariela Leon as the department’s Hispanic Community Liaison. She will work in the public information office. Since 2017, Leon has… Read More
Former Councilmember Rice Withdraws Candidacy for Special Projects Manager
UPDATED with comments from Former Councilmember Craig Rice Former Councilmember Craig Rice withdrew his name from consideration for a new county position as Special Projects Manager. The county council had… Read More
First Recipients of Patricia O’Neill’s Scholarship Announced
Almost 200 students are recipients of the new 2023 Ruth and Norman Rales-Patricia Baier O’Neill Scholarship for academic excellence. The 194 students earned at least a 4.69 grade point average,… Read More
‘Lovely, Boring’ Drag Story Hour Highlights Community’s Diversity
On the day before Easter, supporters of Drag Story Hour joined together twirling brightly colored umbrellas and clad in rainbow clothing so children could enter Loyalty Bookstore in Downtown Silver… Read More
At 90, Freeman Still Pours Her Creativity Onto the Canvas
Nancy Freeman’s grandmother was born into slavery, but she was given a chance that few enslaved people dared dream of. While working in the house of her owner, she accompanied… Read More
Fire Chief Heads West After 32 Years with Montgomery County
After 32 years, multiple fires, explosions, deaths and injuries and even a small airplane stuck in utility wires, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Chief Scott Goldstein is moving on. Goldstein… Read More
For Safety’s Sake, Dispose of Batteries Properly
In 2023 America your cellphone, laptop, camera, rechargeable vacuum and even greeting cards contain batteries. And each one of those batteries, if heated or punctured, can start a fire with… Read More
Super Bowl Mom’s Locally Designed Shoes Now Displayed at Pro Football Hall of Fame
That jacket, the jersey and those shoes. “Super Mom” Donna Kelce received more attention for what she wore to the Super Bowl than some of the players participating in the… Read More
Infant Deaths Remain Highest in Black Community
About 43% of all fetal and infant deaths in Montgomery County involved Blacks and African American women although they only account for 22% of births here, according to a just-released… Read More
Update: Police Investigate Stabbing in Wheaton
Montgomery County Police updated information about a stabbing near University Boulevard West and Amherst Avenue in Wheaton around 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon. According to newly released information by the… Read More