Raskin Names New Chief of Staff
U.S. Congressmember Jamie Raskin, (D-8th), announced changes to his staff as he begins a new term in the 118th Congress. Julie Tagen, Raskin’s chief of staff since he became a… 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.
Boris Brajkovic Appointed New Board of Elections Director
Boris Brajkovic was appointed unanimously as director of the Montgomery County Board of Election’s director. He replaces Alysoun McLaughlin, who has been acting director for a year since the retirement… Read More
Top Stories of 2022: Wes Moore Makes History as Maryland’s First Black Governor
Wes Moore, who spent his early childhood in Takoma Park, was elected the next state governor, defeating Republican Dan Cox by 1.3 million to 644,00 votes. Moore becomes the first Black… Read More
Top Stories of 2022: Dr. Zelaya’s Calming Voice Steered County Through Elections
One thing remained constant during an election year hampered by a shortage of election judges, an incredibly close race for Montgomery County executive, the pandemic and a slowed vote counting… Read More
Silver Spring Rapper Charged with Human Trafficking
Monriko Mequel Clements of Silver Spring, who also is known as the rapper King Swuice, was charged with human trafficking and receiving money from proceeds of prostitution. Clements, 31, allegedly… Read More
Libraries Share List of 10 Most Popular Adult Fiction Books for 2022
Here are the top 10 adult fiction books most frequently taken out from Montgomery County Public Libraries during 2022. The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave The Lincoln Highway by… Read More
Raskin Diagnosed with ‘Serious But Curable Form of Cancer’
U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin announced Wednesday that he has been diagnosed with Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma, which he called “a serious but curable form of cancer.” The Democrat who… Read More
Top Stories of 2022: McKnight Becomes First Woman to Lead County Public Schools
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) chose Dr. Monifa McKnight as the first woman and the second person of color to be its superintendent beginning July 1 at a salary of… Read More
Suspect Awaiting Extradition in Connection with 2010 Death of AU Professor from Bethesda
Jorge Rueda Landeros, who is wanted in connection with the 2010 murder of a woman from Bethesda, was arrested in Mexico, according to Montgomery County Police. Sue Marcum, a professor… Read More
Driver Ejected, Killed in Crash in Silver Spring
Darlin Ryes Gomez, 22, was ejected from a car and pronounced dead following a single vehicle crash in the area of Piney Branch Road and Sligo Avenue in Silver Spring… Read More
Magruder Student Sentenced to 18 Years for Shooting Classmate
Magruder High School student Steven O. Alston Jr. was sentenced to 18 years in prison for shooting fellow classmate Deandre Thomas on Jan. 21. Alston, who was 17 at the… Read More
Raskin Elected to Head House Oversight Committee
U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin was elected Thursday as the ranking member of the House Oversight Committee. He succeeds Carolyn Maloney of New York. “I am truly humbled and honored beyond… Read More