Suspect Shoots at Park Police Officer in Olney
A Maryland-National Capital Park Police officer was shot at Tuesday morning during a traffic stop. The shot missed the officer, and police did not return fire. The incident began when… 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.
Police Recover Car Involved in Fatal Hit and Run in Wheaton
Montgomery County Police located the car that they believe was involved in the hit and run that resulted in the death of Luz Marina Roa. On Jan. 17, Luz was… Read More
COVID Cases Drop Significantly in Schools and County
“There has been a significant decrease in [COVID-19] cases since classes resumed Jan. 5,” Montgomery County Public Schools Chief of Staff James D’Andrea told Montgomery County councilmembers Tuesday morning. “The… Read More
Fight Ends Blake vs. Churchill Basketball Game
A fight involving dozens of spectators and players broke out toward the end of a boys’ basketball game between James Hubert Blake and Winston Churchill high schools Monday night. Recently… Read More
‘The Numbers Are Sobering’: MCPD Losing 4 Officers a Month to Retirement, Low Morale and Salary
Montgomery County Police Department officials are restructuring areas of patrol responsibility as they struggle to cope with higher than normal resignations and lower than normal new recruits. The goal is… Read More
Residents Participate in Kindness Day in Memory of Tommy Raskin
During a memorial service for Tommy Raskin, who died of suicide on Dec. 31, 2020, family members announced they were setting aside a Kindness Day in his memory. Sunday would… Read More
Wounded Vet Receives Keys to Specially Adapted Home
Sgt. Emmanuel “Manny” Melendez-Diaz, an Army veteran who was severely wounded while serving in Iraq, received the keys to a specialized home in Poolesville erected especially for him, thanks to… Read More
2 Hyattsville Men Charged in Silver Spring Carjacking
Two Hyattsville men are accused of a Jan. 19 armed carjacking at the Summit Hills Apartments on 16th Street in Silver Spring . According to Montgomery County Police, a suspect… Read More
Man Accused of Robbing 3 Banks Now Charged with Attempted Escape
A 31-year-old man, who was being held without bond for a series of bank robberies, struggled with deputies from Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office in a bathroom at Holy Cross Hospital… Read More
4 More Schools Go Virtual as Omicron Variant Continues to Spread
Four more Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) will revert to virtual learning for 10 days as the omicron variant continues to spread. Loiederman Middle School, Harmony Hills, Pine Crest and… Read More
Area Health Facilities Receive Federal Dollars to Support Workers’ Mental Health
Two health facilities in Bethesda were awarded about $2.3 million each as part of the federal American Rescue Plan funding to support health care workers’ mental health. The American Society… Read More
MS-13 Gang Members Guilty of 4 Murders, 2 in Montgomery County
Four MS-13 members were found guilty of racketeering conspiracy for their roles in four brutally violent murders in 2017. A federal jury on Jan. 24 convicted Milton Portillo-Rodriguez, 26, Juan… Read More