MCPS Closed For Second Day in a Row Due to Snow
Montgomery County Public Schools will be closed again Tuesday. Ice and snow still needs to be removed from the schools “to ensure schools are safe for students and staff,” according… 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.
Aspen Hill Man Charged with Sexual Assault; Police Concerned About Possible Other Victims
Montgomery County Police arrested Michael Joseph Weschler Jr. of Aspen Hill and charged him with sexual assault. Police were called to an area hospital for a report of a sexual… Read More
Homicides and Carjackings Double in 2021 in Montgomery County
As 2021 drew to a close, Montgomery County ended the year with more than double the number of homicides experienced in 2020. There were 35 homicides in 2021 as compared… Read More
Metrobus Suspends Service Monday Morning Due to Snow
Metrobus temporarily suspended service Monday at 9:30 a.m. due to deteriorating weather and hazardous road conditions throughout the region Buses currently on routes will complete their routes if it is… Read More
Elrich Tests Positive for COVID-19
County Executive Marc Elrich tested positive for COVID-19 Saturday. “I have mild symptoms, just feeling tired, and I am grateful to be vaccinated and boosted. I will be isolating but… Read More
State Attorney General’s Office Identifies Man Killed in Police Shooting; Says Body Cam was Active
The person fatally shot in a police-involved shooting in Silver Spring Dec. 29 has been identified as Osman Sesay, 27 of Silver Spring. According to the Independent Investigation Division of… Read More
MCPS Remains Committed to Reopening Schools Jan. 3
A just-released community message from Montgomery County Public Schools explains that all schools will reopen Jan. 3 as planned and only switch to virtual if individual schools have five percent… Read More
Council Expects to Extend Indoor Mask Mandate at Jan. 4 Meeting
Even though Montgomery County’s COVID-19 vaccination rate is 83%, residents should not expect to be removing their facial coverings anytime soon. When Montgomery County councilmembers meet on Jan. 4, they… Read More
Citing COVID-19, Libraries Will Not Open on Sundays as Planned
UPDATED – Dec. 30 at 7 p.m. In an email to MyMCM, Montgomery County Public Libraries Director Anita Vassallo explained that reopening the libraries on Sunday is being delayed “due… Read More
Northwood High Security Assistant Charged with Having Sex with Underage Student
The Northwood High School security assistant and track and field coach who was arrested Tuesday is alleged to have engaged in sexual intercourse with a minor student who has since… Read More
Nebel Street Homeless Shelter Opening Delayed Several Weeks
The Nebel Street Homeless Shelter that was set to open in the beginning of January will not be completed for several more weeks so that a street utility project can… Read More
Northwood High Staff Member Charged with Felony Child Sex Assault
A Northwood High School security assistant and track and field coach was arrested Tuesday by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers on felony child sex assault charges. Giovanni D. Reumante,… Read More