County Tax Revenue Dropped Considerably Due to COVID-19
Montgomery County has collected about $100.6 million less in taxes than expected this year due to the pandemic, with half of that resulting from less income tax revenue and the… 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.
Bethesda Attorney Indicted for $12.5 Million Scheme Involving Somalian Government
A Bethesda attorney was charged with defrauding financial institutions to obtain more than $12.5 million from institutions that were holding the money on behalf of the Somali government. Jeremy Schulman,… Read More
Owner of Bethesda Trolley Restaurant Named to Biden’s Coronavirus Team
One of the owners of the hot pink Bethesda Trolley restaurant was selected as President-Elect Joe Biden’s White House coordinator of the coronavirus response. Biden made the announcement Dec. 7.… Read More
Charity Created by Blair Student Distributes Hundreds of ‘Spicy’ Free Meals
Small Things Matter, a non-profit that was created by a Montgomery Blair High School student, provided 600 spicy Indian curry meals Monday to anyone stopping by the high school in… Read More
Lockheed Martin Donates Funds for Virtual Learning School Supply Kits
Lockheed Martin donated $125,000 to the Montgomery County Public Schools Educational Foundation for virtual learning school supply kits and other technology needs. About $65,000 of the donation will be used… Read More
Gov. Hogan, on National TV, Calls for More Vaccines For Maryland
Gov. Larry Hogan spoke about the coronovirus and the COVID-19 vaccine and during his appearance early Thursday morning on Good Morning America. “Sadly, the darkest days are just ahead,” he… Read More
County Census Team Focused on Areas With Low Response Rates in 2010
Montgomery County was able to increase participation in the U.S. Census by showing up at community events, creating 1,500 lawn signs in multiple languages, using WhatsApp, Facebook posts, targeted text… Read More
Red Line Cars That Separated Had Loose Bolts
Initial reports concerning a recent Red Line incident in which metro cars separated point to problems with loose bolts, according to the Washington Metrorail Safety Commission. The commission, WMATA and… Read More
Initial Unemployment Claims Fall During Thanksgiving Week
Initial claims for unemployment filed by Montgomery County residents fell sharply during the week that ended Nov. 28. Residents filed 1,177 initial claims compared to 1,558 during the week that… Read More
Brenda Wolff Elected Next MCPS Board of Education President
Brenda Wolff was elected Thursday morning as president of the Board of Education for the Montgomery County Public Schools. The Silver Spring resident had been vice president. The previous president… Read More
After 90 Years, Mrs. K’s Toll House Is Up For Rent
After 90 years serving great food and offering a popular Sunday brunch, Mrs. K’s Toll House restaurant and surrounding garden is for rent. The restaurant closed soon after Gov. Larry… Read More
Council Votes to Strengthen Racial Equity Legislation
The Montgomery County Council voted unanimously to require a racial equity and social justice impact statement for every new zoning text amendment. The aim of the legislation, that was voted… Read More