Silver Spring Teen Fatally Shot While Riding Metro Bus
A 19-year-old man was fatally shot while riding a Metro bus in White Oak on Feb. 17. Justice T’Ziyan Elliot of Silver Spring was pronounced dead at the scene. According… 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.
Councilmember Mink: Proud Boys Shoved, Kicked But Did Not Interrupt Drag Story Hour
Members of the Proud Boys pushed people and stomped on the feet of Councilmember Kristin Mink and others as they tried unsuccessfully to break up Drag Story Hour at Loyalty… Read More
Laytonsville Man Killed in Single-Car Crash
Lawrence Paul Swenson of Laytonsville was killed in a single-vehicle crash Feb 18. According to Montgomery County Police, Swenson, 59, was driving a black 2015 Chevrolet Suburban east on Golf… Read More
89 Apartment Units Condemned Following Fire in Silver Spring
Residents at the Arrive Apartments in Silver Spring were still traumatized two days after a three-alarm fire in their 15-story building on Georgia Avenue. One woman died, several were injured… Read More
Police Investigating Possible Homicide in Montgomery Village
Montgomery County Police officers secured the area in the 1900 block of Mills Choice Road Thursday afternoon after being called to the scene for a report of a homicide. Police… Read More
Deer Harvest Up 3.8% in Montgomery County
Montgomery County hunters harvested 3,433 deer during the recent combined archery, firearms and muzzleloader season that ran from Sept. 9, 2022 to Feb. 3. That is a 3.8% increase over… Read More
Teachers’ Union Begins ‘We Love Our Public Schools’ Campaign
The Montgomery County Education Association (MCEA) is showcasing its demands on ads on buses and bus shelters across the county as part of its ‘We Love Our Public Schools’ public awareness… Read More
Noyes Library Holds StoryWalk, Trivia Fundraiser
Noyes Children’s Library is celebrating libraries during its 8th StoryWalk. A Library, by poet Nikki Giovanni and illustrated by Erin Robinson, is posted throughout Warner Circle Park, 10231 Carroll Place,… Read More
MCPS Monitoring School Restrooms; Making Sure Exterior Doors are Open
Montgomery County Public School (MCPS) restrooms are being checked and monitored more often, according to a Feb. 13 message addressed to students, staff and families. “Our restrooms must be safe… Read More
Takoma Park Police Chief ‘Concerned About the Increase in Violent Crime’
Takoma Park Police Chief Antonio DeVaul said he was “very concerned about the increase in violent crime,” adding, “These violent incidents that have plagued our region are now impacting our… Read More
President Biden Gives Shout Out to Montgomery County
President Joe Biden mentioned Montgomery County’s bus electrification program in his remarks Tuesday at the National Association of Counties Conference. During his speech which emphasized the importance of county government,… Read More
Suspect Flees in Takoma Park Home Invasion
Takoma Park Police officers are investigating an armed home invasion Tuesday morning on Philadelphia Avenue. According to police, at about 10 a.m. the victim was sitting in the kitchen when… Read More