‘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
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.
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
Montgomery County Soon Will Test Wastewater for Signs of COVID-19
Montgomery County soon will test its wastewater for indications of COVID-19 as part of a six-month pilot. “It ill be a nice early warning tool. It is a surveillance tool,”… Read More
Restoration Planned at Former Negro League Field in Gaithersburg
Johnson Park in Gaithersburg, once the heart of Black baseball in Montgomery, will be restored, it was announced June 12 at the First Annual Clarence “Pint” Isreal Juneteenth Classic at… Read More
Wootton High School Graduate Myles Frost Wins Best Actor at Tony Awards
Myles Frost, a Thomas Wootton High School graduate, thanked his mother as he accepted his first Tony award one month before his 23rd birthday. “You taught me and showed me… Read More
Councilmember Navarro’s Candidacy for Lt. Governor is Suspended
Former Prince George’s Executive Rushern L. Baker III and Councilmember Nancy Navarro suspended their bid for Maryland governor and lt. governor, effective immediately. “Having considered the financial challenges facing our… Read More
Raskin Tells Einstein Grads: ‘Find Your Path that is Yours and Magically Yours Alone’
U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD8th) told the Albert Einstein High School Class of 2022 to find their own path and always remember they can thrive despite setbacks. “For anyone who… Read More
Police Investigate Fatal Collision in Germantown
Montgomery County Police are investigating a fatal collision involving a single vehicle June 9 on Frederick Road at Wheatfield Drive in Germantown. At about 11:37 p.m., the driver of a… Read More
Capitol Police Officer from Wheaton Gets Emotional at Jan. 6 Hearings
U.S. Capitol Officer Harry Dunn of Wheaton teared up as he sat in the Capitol building he is sworn to protect while watching the prime time live Select Committee hearings… Read More
REGENXBIO Manufacturing Innovation Center Opens in Rockville
REGENXBIO, which has been in Rockville for several years, cut the ribbon Thursday and opened its new Manufacturing Innovation Center. The clinical-stage biotechnology company strives to improve lives through gene… Read More
New Grants Awarded to Increase Affordable Housing Near Transit
The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) approved $656,000 in grants to support affordable housing projects, particularly in low income areas near transit. The new Housing Affordability Planning Program, which… Read More