Fire Victim Described as Giving Person Who Always Smiled
Melanie Díaz, who died in a Feb. 18 Silver Spring apartment fire as she tried to escape the smoke and flames, was described as a bright girl with big dreams… 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.
Former School for Black Students Recommended for County Historic Designation
The Edward U. Taylor School in Boyds is being recommended for designation as an historic structure. Members of the Montgomery County Planning Board unanimously agreed Thursday to ask Montgomery County… Read More
Rep. Raskin Halfway Through Cancer Treatments
In a four-minute video to his supporters who are members of the Progressive Change Campaign Committee, U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin announced he was “midway” through his treatments for Diffuse Large… Read More
Silver Spring Man Charged in Double Fatal Vehicle Crash
Daniel Alberto Aviles Gonzalez of Silver Spring was indicted on charges related to a double fatal vehicle collision on July 10, 2022 at the intersection of Georgia Avenue and May… Read More
Rockville Memorial Library Unveils Plaque Honoring Those Who Served
Although the Rockville library’s official name has been Rockville Memorial Library since November of 2009, a plaque with the “new” name was just unveiled and is on display in the… Read More
New Wheaton Study Calls for Multicultural Business Designation
The Montgomery County Planning Department released its Wheaton Downtown study aimed at continuing the area’s revitalization. The 51-page study showcased the need for an “urban design framework to create a… Read More
Juvenile Arrested in Takoma Park Carjacking
A Washington, D.C. teenager was arrested Wednesday by Takoma Park Police and charged with carjacking. He, along with two adults and one other juvenile, also were charged by Fairfax, Va… Read More
Winter Coat Drive Keeps on Giving
Thanks to a generous community, an additional 44 winter coats were distributed beyond the 1,000 that were given out in January at Long Branch Community Recreation Center. While 1,000 individuals… Read More
Glass Calls for Anti-Hate Task Force
Montgomery County President Evan Glass wants an anti-hate task force established to combat hate crimes and promote safety throughout the county. In a Feb. 21 letter to County Executive Marc… Read More
New Police Officers May Receive $20,000 Bonus as County Struggles to Fill Vacancies
New sworn police recruits may receive a $20,000 bonus, thanks to an agreement reached between Montgomery County and the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 35. “This signing bonus is going… Read More
Takoma Park Seeks Interim Manager Following Fox’s Resignation
After only one-and-a-half years as Manager of Takoma Park, Jamal Fox resigned as of Feb. 13. His resignation was announced by Mayor Talisha Searcy in a statement released two days after… Read More
Virgin Mary Statue Stolen From Darnestown Church
A two-foot-high statue of the Virgin Mary was stolen from the yard of Our Lady of the Visitation Catholic Church in Darnestown, according to Father Greg Shaffer. After watching video… Read More