Free Masks and Test Kits Draw Long Lines at County Libraries
The first person in line at the White Oak Library Friday waited three hours in below freezing temperature to get her free COVID-19 test kits and N95 masks. But once… 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 Executive Candidates File Campaign Financial Forms
Candidates for Montgomery County Executive filed their campaign finance forms to the the Maryland State Board of Elections by the required Jan. 19 deadline. In a four-way race to become… Read More
Magruder Student in Serious Condition Following Shooting Incident at School
Update at 3:50 pm: Montgomery County Police can confirm a male student was shot on campus at Magruder High School. The school is still currently on lockdown. We can confirm… Read More
Officials Push for Law Banning Ghost Guns in Maryland
Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh and other state legislators and officials spoke out Thursday on the need for Maryland to enact a law that prohibits ghost guns. They are weapons… Read More
Two Students Speak Out About Pros and Cons of Virtual vs In-Person Learning
Parents and Montgomery County Public Schools MCPS) administrators and board members continue to confront each other on what is best for students. Should they remain in school as the omicron… Read More
Sen. Van Hollen, Councilmembers Discuss Legislative Priorities
U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen spent one hour Thursday updating Montgomery County councilmembers on what federal legislation has been passed and what is being considered now, including voting rights and… Read More
Legislators Seek to Remove Name of Segregationist from Chevy Chase Circle
Both Maryland’s U.S. Senators introduced legislation Tuesday to remove the name of Francis G. Newlands from the Chevy Chase Circle. Sens. Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin said in a… Read More
D.C. Resident Killed in Hit and Run in Silver Spring Monday Night
Danny Junior Beckford, 32, of Washington, D.C. died in a fatal hit and run crash on I-495 near Route 29 Monday evening. This is the third pedestrian death that occurred… Read More
Pedestrian Killed in Hit and Run in Wheaton Monday
A 59-year-old female was struck and killed Jan. 17 in a hit and run collision at Veirs Mill Road and Ferrara Avenue in Wheaton. According to Montgomery County Police, the… Read More
Pedestrian Struck and Killed in Silver Spring
A 70-year-old man who was crossing New Hampshire Avenue Jan. 17 at 5:35 p.m. was struck and killed by a driver heading southbound on New Hampshire Avenue near Elton Road… Read More
Rep. Trone Tests Positive; Urges ‘Folks to #Get Vaccinated’
U.S. Rep. David Trone (D-6) tested positive for COVID-19 on Jan. 15 and “is only experiencing mild symptoms,” he said. “I’m fully vaccinated and boosted and am thankfully only experiencing… Read More
Flower Branch Fire Victims Still Trying to Rebuild Their Lives
Six days ago, a fire swept through Flower Branch Apartments in Silver Spring, forcing about 50 people to find temporary housing. As of Friday, 17 families, consisting of 34 adults… Read More