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
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.
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
Son of Police Spokesperson Who Died of COVID Asks Mourners to ‘Multiply Her Work’
During a memorial service Friday for Blanca Kling, a spokesperson and Hispanic liaison for the Montgomery County Police Department for more than 40 years, her son urged everyone to consider… Read More
Van Hollen, Councilmembers Discuss Federal Assistance, Bipartisanship
U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen and the Montgomery County Council met Friday, spending much of their 75 minutes together complimenting each other’s actions to help residents during the pandemic and… Read More
Applications for Restaurant Relief Grants Open Feb. 1
Restaurant owners can apply for COVID-19 relief grants from Montgomery County beginning Feb. 1. The Montgomery County Council unanimously agreed Jan. 26 to allocate almost $5 million for restaurants in… Read More
Beltway Road Widening Project Would Add Four Toll Lanes
What started as 19 options to reduce traffic congestion on I-270 and I-495 has boiled down to one. State highway officials chose their preferred alternative which would add high-occupancy toll… Read More
Germantown Group Brings Storytelling to Isolated Seniors
Combine out-of-work artists due to the pandemic, a love of storytelling and a desire to help isolated senior citizens and the result is Story Tapestries of Germantown and the Maryland… Read More
Initial Unemployment Claims by County Residents Continue to Increase
Initial claims for unemployment filed by Montgomery County residents rose slightly during the week ending Jan. 23. Last week, 4,844 residents filed initial claims, according to the Maryland Department of Labor… Read More
Ted Koppel: Local News is ‘More Important Than it Has Ever Been’
Ted Koppel, a television journalist best known for anchoring ABC’s Nightline from 1980-2005, decried the state of journalism today, saying people now can get on the Internet and write whatever… Read More
Clarksburg Tavern Passes COVID-19 Follow Up Inspection
A Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services inspector revisited the Clarksburg Tavern and determined it was no longer in violation of county and state orders concerning COVID-19. According… Read More
Montgomery County Ranks Near Bottom in Maryland for Vaccine Distribution
Montgomery County can only administer as many doses of the COVID-19 vaccine as it receives and with limited supplies, that is not enough, according to county officials. While the county… Read More