2 Juveniles Charged with Stealing Car in Rockville
Two male juveniles were charged with stealing a car and several traffic offenses. according to Takoma Park Police. Takoma Park officers located a stolen auto in the 6700 block of… 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.
Del. Reznik Joins Gov. Moore’s Administration
After more than 15 years serving District 39, Delegate Kirill Reznik announced Tuesday he is stepping down to take a position in Gov. Wes Moore’s administration. Reznik, who will retire… Read More
Number of Non-Hispanic Black Infants Who Die Continues to be ‘Disproportionately High’
According to a newly released study from the Centers for Disease Control, the number of sudden unexpected infant deaths in the United States has remained fairly constant but continues to… Read More
Nonprofit Receives Federal Funds for Affordable Housing
Included in a federally funded affordable housing investment program is a $471,000 allocation to the Montgomery Housing Partnership (MHP) in Silver Spring. Almost $1.4 million was allocated to NeighborWorks America… Read More
Germantown Man Arrested for Possessing Fentanyl, Meth, Cocaine
A Germantown man was arrested March 8 and charged with possessing fentanyl and crystal methamphetamines with intent to distribute after the car in which he was a passenger was pulled… Read More
Juvenile Charged With Stealing Car in Takoma Park
A Hyattsville teenager was charged with auto theft unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and various traffic offenses. The 15-year-old male was released to the custody of his parents. On… Read More
Doorbell Video Shows Arrest of Alleged Wheaton Mall Carjacker
A Washington, D.C. man was arrested in connection with multiple carjackings and shootings in Montgomery County and D.C. He is being held without bond and charged with carjacking, attempted second-degree… Read More
Shooting Suspect in Custody Following Carjacking at Wheaton Mall
A male suspect is in custody following a Saturday morning shooting outside of the Westfield Wheaton Mall at 11:11 a.m. The shooting, which took place outside the Target/Costco area of… Read More
Taking Nature Black Conference Calls for Environmental Justice
People of color need to speak out, collaborate and learn to navigate the system in order to bring environmental justice to their communities, Keynote Speaker Dr. Jalonne White-Newsome said at… Read More
Bruskin Appointed to Head New County Office of Food Systems Resilience
Heather Bruskin, former director of the Montgomery County Food Council, was appointed to head the county’s first Office of Food Systems Resilience. That office will coordinate the county’s efforts to… Read More
I270, I495 Widening Hits Roadblock; Developer Ends Involvement
Several governmental officials and environmental groups, including Nature Forward, cheered Thursday’s announcement from Transurban that it “has decided not to proceed with the Maryland Express Lanes Project” that includes the… Read More
29 Graduates Sworn in as Police Officers, Deputy Sheriffs
To the cheers of excited family and friends, 29 men and women, ranging in age from 21 to 36 years, were sworn in as police officers and deputy sheriffs Thursday… Read More