Rep. Trone Reelected in Gerrymandered District
U.S. Rep. David Trone was reelected to represent Maryland’s Sixth District. “I am honored and grateful that the people of the 6th District have re-elected me to continue serving them.… 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.
One Incumbent Ousted as Vote Counts Continue for Board of Education
The Board of Education met Thursday as the Montgomery County Board of Elections continued counting mail-in ballots. It was member Scott Joftus’ last meeting following his apparent loss following Tuesday’s… Read More
MCPS Bus Drivers, Teachers Complain of Working Conditions, Pay
During Thursday’s Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Board of Education meeting, union representatives for teachers and bus drivers expressed deep concern about their working conditions. Kelvin Brown of SEIU Local… Read More
Evan Glass Looks Forward to ‘Most Diverse Council We’ve Ever Had’
A diverse group of six women, one Asian, two Blacks and two Latinos will be sworn in next month to the 11-member Montgomery County council, according to unofficial results from… Read More
Elrich Has Big Plans for Second Term
After being reelected Tuesday, Executive Marc Elrich excitedly discussed plans for his second term that include making Montgomery County a more affordable place to live, bringing in STEM jobs and… Read More
‘We Won’: Elrich Looks Forward to Second Term with Democratic Governor, Diverse Council
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich appeared headed for a second term. As of 10:45 p.m. Tuesday, he had 72% of the vote to Republican Reardon Sullivan’s 27% with 214 of… Read More
Voting Turnout ‘More Than Average’ at Senior Center in Silver Spring
By 11 a.m. Tuesday, 295 had cast ballots at the Margaret Schweinhart Senior Center in Silver Spring, including 207 Democrats, 31 Republicans and 56 unaffiliated voters. “It’s been kind of… Read More
Gaithersburg Teen Pleads Guilty to Shooting in Magruder High School Bathroom
Steven Alston Jr., who was charged with attempted first-degree murder following the January 21 shooting of a fellow student at Magruder High School in Rockville, pleaded guilty Monday. He will… Read More
Sheila Hixson, Longest Serving Woman in Maryland General Assembly, Dies
Former Maryland District 20 Delegate Sheila Hixson died Sunday evening. She was 89. She was the longest serving woman in the Maryland General Assembly and the first woman to chair… Read More
MCPS, MCEA Agree to Begin Contract Talks
Contract negotiators for Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) and the Montgomery County Education Association (MCEA) agreed to begin negotiations Nov. 10 through Zoom after approving ground rules on how negotiations… Read More
Music, Comedy Highlight Veterans Day Observances
UPDATE: The city of Gaithersburg’s wreath-laying ceremony scheduled for Friday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. will take place indoors at the Activity Center at Bohrer Park, 506 South Frederick Ave.… Read More
Bethesda Dentists Collect Clothing for Women’s Shelter
Dentists in Bethesda sponsored a month-long clothing drive to benefit the Interfaith Women’s Shelter in Rockville. Staff and dental patients of Bethesda Orthodontics, Bethesda Chevy Chase Pediatric Dentistry, Kazemi Oral… Read More