Chicken Coop Fire in Silver Spring
No birds died following a fire in a chicken coop on Kayson Street in Silver Spring Monday. They escaped the flames in an attached run area. A heat lamp hanging… 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.
Teen With Handgun Arrested at Richard Montgomery High
A 15-year-old former Richard Montgomery High School student was arrested Tuesday and charged with possessing a handgun on school property and other firearm-related offenses. High school security notified the school’s… Read More
James Bridgers Named County Chief of Public Health Services
Dr. James Bridgers, who has been acting health officer and chief of public health services for Montgomery County since September 2021, unanimously was named chief of public health services Tuesday… Read More
Suspects, Pretending to be Police, Break into Germantown Home
Three armed suspects pretending to be Montgomery County police officers broke into a home in Germantown but did not take any money or property. One shot was fired, but no… Read More
Reward Offered Leading to Arrest for Hate Graffiti
Following multiple incidents of antisemitic graffiti and flyers, two Jewish organizations joined together to offer a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and indictment of those responsible. The… Read More
Churchill Students Stage Walk Out Against Antisemitism
Several hundred Winston Churchill High School students walked out of class around noon Monday in support of their Jewish classmates, who continue to be subjected to antisemitic words and actions.… Read More
MCPS Students Fairing Better, But Still Not Recovered from Pandemic
Students are improving but still must continue to grow their reading and math skills, said Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Monifa McKnight Monday. To continue to “reconstruct” education, McKnight… Read More
Swastikas Found at 3 MCPS Schools in Past Week
During the past week, swastikas were drawn on student desks in three separate schools. Both Montgomery County Public Schools and Montgomery County Council strongly condemned these incidents. At Silver Creek… Read More
Teen Charged With Strong-Arm Carjacking Victim Using a Walker
A 15-year-old Germantown resident was arrested and charged with a strong-arm carjacking in Germanton after first helping the victim carry her packages. According to Montgomery County Police, on Jan. 19… Read More
The St. James Sports Club Opening in Bethesda Next Week
The St. James, a high-end athletic complex in Virginia, plans to open its Performance Club in downtown Bethesda Jan. 28. Founded by two former athletes, Craig Dixon and Kendrick Ashton,… Read More
Teen Sentenced for Multiple Car, Home Burglaries in Takoma Park
Quincy Jones, 19, of Washington, D.C., was sentenced to 18 months in jail after pleading guilty to multiple burglaries and stolen cars incidents in Takoma Park. Jones was arrested on… Read More
County Plans Celebration for its 100+ Year Old Residents
Know anyone who is a centenarian? Montgomery County plans to celebrate those who will have reached their 100th birthday and beyond this year. To be included in the May 12… Read More