Handgun Displayed During Robbery in Takoma Park
Takoma Park Police responded to a report of an armed robbery on Jan. 30 in the 7300 block of Hilton Avenue. According to police, at 4:10 p.m. the victim was… 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.
Unemployment Claims Filed By County Residents Continue to Climb
Initial claims for unemployment filed by Montgomery County residents continued to rise during the week ending Jan. 30. Last week, 5,200 residents filed initial claims, according to the Maryland Department of… Read More
Noyes Library Offers Chance for Children to Have Their Own ‘Snowy Day’
Since 1962, families have been reading The Snowy Day to their children. The book by Ezra Jack Keats features an African American boy exploring his neighborhood after a snowfall. The… Read More
County Planners Criticize State Plans to Widen Beltway, I-270
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) has “strong reservations” about the Maryland Department of Transportation’s plan to expand I-495 and I-270, saying it will “shortchange transit and inflict… Read More
County Seeks to Eliminate Street Names Honoring Confederates, Slaveowners
In an attempt to rid Montgomery County of street names tied to the Confederacy and slavery, employees of the Montgomery County Planning Department, part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and… Read More
Suspects Stole Packages from Mail Truck in Takoma Park
The U.S. Mail Police is investigating the theft of several packages from one of its trucks that was delivering mail along the 7000 block of Carroll Avenue in Takoma Park.… Read More
Petition Calls for Banning of Gas Leaf Blowers in Urban Montgomery County
Almost 3,300 people had signed a petition Wednesday morning that calls for banning gas leaf blowers in heavily populated areas of Montgomery County. “We want an absolute ban on gas… Read More
Comedian Lewis Black Will Rant About His Career for MCPS Students Feb. 3
Comedian Lewis Black, a Silver Spring native and Springbrook High School graduate (Class of 1966), will headline Montgomery County Public School’s “Let’s Talk Careers” program Feb. 3 at 10 a.m.… Read More
Gayles: County Needs More Partners to get Residents Vaccinated Quicker
If Montgomery County continues to receive only 5,500 doses of the COVID-19 vaccination weekly, it could take years for all residents to receive the shot, County Health Officer Dr. Travis… Read More
County Libraries Go Fine Free to Ensure Equity
All current library fines for overdue books have been erased and new fines will not be levied as Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) go fine free as of Feb. 1.… Read More
Private Schools Plead to Receive Vaccine at Same Time As Public Schools
When asked why public school employees are receiving COVID-19 vaccines and nonpublic school employees are not, Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich said it was up to Gov. Larry Hogan to… Read More
Black History Month: MCM Spotlights Justice Thurgood Marshall’s Rockville Roots
Originally published on Feb. 10, 2020 U.S. Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall’s work to integrate schools began in Rockville, where he argued for equal pay for black teachers in the… Read More