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
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.
Jury Declares Clarksburg Man Guilty of Voluntary Manslaughter
Rodjaun Neal-Williams, 21, of Clarksburg, was found guilty of voluntary manslaughter and use of a ghost gun in connection with the death of Javon Gordon, 23, of Boyds. Neal-Williams faces… Read More
Silver Spring Man Indicted in Fatal Crash
Kevin Saul Orihuela, of Silver Spring, was indicted on charges including being under the influence of alcohol in connection with a fatal accident on Aug. 14, 2022. According to Montgomery… Read More
Senior Cardboard Boat Regatta Makes Big Splash
Teams from six Montgomery County Recreation Centers paddled their way to the finish line at the first ever seniors Cardboard Boat Regatta Wednesday. The Damascus Hornets took first place thanks… Read More
Fatal Shooting in Silver Spring Under Investigation
Updated at 2:30 p.m. Walter Woods, 20, of Takoma Park, was pronounced dead following a shooting Tuesday night in the 1700 block of Hampshire Green Lane. No one is in… Read More
2 Males Shot; Multiple Schools Ordered to Shelter-in Place
Two males were shot and received non-life-threating wounds in Montgomery Village Tuesday afternoon. Montgomery County Police received a call at 12:26 p.m. for a report of a shooting in the… Read More
Teenager Charged with Armed Robbery of Food Trucks
A male teenager was charged with armed robbery Monday for his involvement in food truck armed robberies in Takoma Park and Silver Spring, according to Takoma Park Police. The 16-year-old… Read More
Former Adventist Hospital in Takoma Park Ending its Role as Covid-19 Care Site
The former Washington Adventist Hospital site in Takoma Park that has been used as an COVID-19 care site will be decommissioned as of April 28, according to a news release… Read More
Council Agrees to Rework Proposed Ban on Gas Leaf Blowers
While the majority of Montgomery County councilmembers still want to ban the sale and use of gas leaf blowers, it apparently will take longer for that to happen. After a… Read More
Redicker Lauded upon Retirement as Head of Silver Spring Chamber
Recently retired President and CEO of the Greater Silver Spring Chamber of Commerce, Jane Redicker, was lauded Tuesday morning for being “one of our fiercest advocates” to financially assist both… Read More
Meeting Planned for Proposed Bikeway on Carroll Avenue
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation is holding an in-person meeting about a Carroll Avenue separated bike lanes project that would add a bikeway to Carroll Avenue between Merrimac Drive… Read More
Councilmembers Unveil 2 Separate Housing Proposals
Six Montgomery County councilmembers announced plans Thursday to alleviate pressures on renters that they said would combat rent gouging, boost access to home ownership and support income-restricted affordable housing. Councilmembers… Read More