Median Price of House Sold in Montgomery County Rises to $620,000
The median price for a house sold in Montgomery County in May was $620,000, which is a 5.6% increase from the previous month and a 12.7% rise as compared to… 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.
Nancy Navarro Honored for Work on Racial Equity by Sandy Spring Slave Museum
Sandy Spring Slave Museum and Art Gallery pays tribute to Councilmember Nancy Navarro at its Juneteenth Celebration for her work, achievements and commitment to advancing racial equity. During the museum’s… Read More
Former School Board Member Reginald Felton Remembered as ‘Tireless Advocate’
Reginald “Reggie” Felton, who served 10 years on the Montgomery County Board of Education and was president during three of those terms, has died. He was 75. The Silver Spring… Read More
Three Men Indicted for Distributing Cocaine in Montgomery County
Three men from Puerto Rico were charged with being part of a drug trafficking organization and distributing cocaine in Montgomery County and the Washington, D.C. area. According to Montgomery County… Read More
Man Indicted for Allegedly Attempting to Murder Justice Kavanaugh in Chevy Chase
Nicholas John Roske of California was indicted Wednesday by a federal grand jury on charges of attempting to assassinate U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Brett Kavanaugh. According to the one-count… Read More
Six Vehicles Damaged, Airbags Stolen in Takoma Park
Six cars had their windows smashed and their airbags stolen while in parking lots in the 7300 and 7400 blocks of New Hampshire Avenue in Takoma Park. According to police,… Read More
Area Colleges Team Up to Aid MCPS Students Prepare for Careers
The goal of the new READY Institute, which stands for Resilient Education for All, Designed for You, is to provide career-building opportunities for Montgomery County Public School (MCPS) students. Montgomery… Read More
Noyes’ StoryWalk Pays Tribute to Harriet Tubman
The 14th Noyes Children’s Library Foundation StoryWalk honors Harriet Tubman and features Lesa Cline-Ransome’s book, Before She Was Harriet. In partnership with Montgomery Parks, the library foundation has put the… Read More
Fourth of July Fireworks are Back After Two-Year Hiatus
Montgomery County is returning to its pre-pandemic Fourth of July festivities with fireworks in Germantown, Kensington, Gaithersburg and Rockville. “It’s great to be able to gather again and enjoy the… Read More
‘Multiple Incidents of Hate’ Cause Concern Among Residents
In the past two weeks, KKK images appeared on an internet search for Damascus High School, antisemitic flyers with a swastika were posted on a bus station near a synagogue… Read More
County Expected to Offer Rebates for Private Security Cameras
Montgomery County councilmembers introduced a bill Tuesday for a private security camera incentive program that would provide rebates and vouchers for individuals and businesses to purchase their own security cameras.… Read More
County Gearing Up for COVID Vaccines for Kids Under Five
Montgomery County is gearing up to administer COVID-19 vaccinations to children younger than five years old. Approval for that age group is expected this month. However, Health and Human Services… Read More