D.C. Man Arrested for Attempted Murder in Takoma Park
A Washington, D.C. man was arrested and charged with attempted murder in connection with a Dec. 1, 2020 shooting in Takoma Park. Alphonzo Marki Fluellyn, 21, of Sheridan St. NW,… 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 Bill Would Hasten Replacement of Indoor Mercury Service Regulators
Montgomery County Council will hold a public hearing Tuesday afternoon on a bill that is designed to replace indoor mercury service regulators more quickly. This is the device that has… Read More
County Enters Vaccination Phase 1B Monday for Those 75 and Older
Montgomery County officials are vaccinating residents and front line health care employees who work in the county as much as possible but could vaccinate more people against COVID-19 if they… Read More
Silver Spring Woman Named Acting Director of Peace Corps
Carol Spahn of Silver Spring has been named acting director of the Peace Corps. President Joe Biden named her as acting director on Jan. 20. She is expected to serve… Read More
Student from Montgomery County Designs High Heels for LGBTQ Community
A senior at Savannah College of Art and Design from Montgomery County has earned national recognition and a scholarship for her project creating high heel shoes designed for LGBTQ people who… Read More
Rep. Andy Harris Seen Trying to Bring Firearm onto House Floor
Rep. Andy Harris, (R-MD) was prevented from bringing a gun onto the U.S. House of Representatives Jan. 21, according to a Huffington Post reporter who said he witnessed the event.… Read More
Gaithersburg’s Cavanaugh Bell Featured in ‘Celebrating America’ Inauguration Event
A local eight-year-old is no stranger to doing good deeds and for getting local and attention attention. Cavanaugh Bell of Gaithersburg received the spotlight treatment during Wednesday night’s “Celebrating America”… Read More
Initial Unemployment Claims by County Residents Continue to Rise
Initial claims for unemployment filed by Montgomery County residents continued to climb during the week ending Jan. 16. Last week, 4,503 residents filed initial claims, according to the Maryland Department… Read More
Maryland Politicians Tweet Their Goodbyes in Relief as Trump Leaves D.C.
While much of the news is focused on Joe Biden’s Presidential Inauguration, from taking the oath to virtual parties and parades, several Maryland politicians took to Twitter Wednesday morning to… Read More
8-Year-Old from Gaithersburg Featured in Prime Time Inauguration Celebration
Cavanaugh Bell, an eight-year-old from Gaithersburg who has been providing food packages and other supplies to those less fortunate than him during the pandemic, will join with celebrities including Hamilton… Read More
Glenmont Fire Caused $525,000 in Damages, No Injuries
A fire believed to have started in the kitchen caused massive damage to a home on Munson Street in Glenmont, according to Pete Piringer, spokesperson for Montgomery County Fire and… Read More
Germantown Artist Hopes His Memorial to COVID Victims Can Stay
A Germantown man’s pyramid memorial to those who died from coronavirus started as a memorial to his brother, who passed away five years ago from lung cancer. Then he created… Read More