New, Temporary Planning Board ‘Moving Forward’
The temporary members of the Montgomery County Planning Board are off and running and don’t expect any project delays despite the cancellations of three previous meetings due to the forced… 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.
Takoma Park Investigating Incidents of Shots Being Fired
Takoma Park Police are investigating multiple reports of several shots fired in the area of Fourth Avenue on Oct. 29 near midnight. Officers searched the area for suspects, victims and… Read More
Flores-Lopez Named Humane Law Enforcement Officer of the Year
Dany Flores-Lopez, an animal services officer with the county’s Office of Animal Services, won the 2022 Humane Law Enforcement Officer of the Year award from the National Animal Care and… Read More
Markovs Chosen as Head County Attorney
John Markovs, who has been Montgomery County’s acting attorney since January, was appointed to fill the position that was held be Marc Hansen prior to his retirement. He was recommended… Read More
Maryland Awards Grants for Area Bike, Pedestrian Improvements
Maryland awarded $35.7 million in grants for 53 bicycle, pedestrian and trail projects throughout the state, including six in Montgomery County. “These grants will provide residents with improved bicycle and… Read More
Silver Spring Teen Charged with Sexually Assaulting Gym Patrons
Samba Dieng, 18, of Silver Spring, was arrested and charged with sexually assaulting two female patrons inside L.A. Fitness on Rockville Pike in Bethesda. Montgomery County Police said Samba has… Read More
Police Officer Cleared in Connection with Fatal Traffic Pursuit
Charges will not be filed against a Montgomery County officer who pursued a driver Feb. 26. During Officer Antonio Copeland’s pursuit, driver Noraly Paz Chavez crashed her car, and was… Read More
Charges Dropped Against Former Northwest Football Coach
Former Northwest High School Football Coach Travis Hawkins confirmed that the assault charge filed against him in Montgomery County District Court has been dropped in connection with a bench-clearing fight… Read More
Suspects Breaks Glass, Robs Maple Market in Takoma Park
Maple Market in Takoma Park was broken into early Wednesday morning, according to Takoma Park Police At about 12:30 a.m., a witness reported seeing a male wearing a gray top… Read More
Council: Police Training Must Include Social Justice, Community-Informed Policing
Following a unanimous vote by Montgomery County Council, the police department will be required to collaborate with Montgomery College and other educational partners on recruitment, training and continuing education. One… Read More
Council Unanimously Adopts Thrive 2050
After two years of research, debate and meetings with the public, Montgomery County councilmembers unanimously adopted Tuesday morning Thrive Montgomery 2050, the 125-page document designed to guide future growth in the… Read More
Takoma Park Police Investigate Armed Robbery
Takoma Park Police is investigating an armed robbery that occurred on the 77000 block of Maple Avenue on Oct. 22 at 7:23 a.m. According to police, the victim was leaving… Read More