Votes Will Be Cast at Centers, Not Local Polling Places
With not nearly enough election judges signed up to work election day and fears of long lines during the global pandemic, Gov. Larry Hogan issued a proclamation saying he agreed… 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.
Takoma Park Police Collecting Tablets, Cell Phones
Takoma Park Police and Secure the Call are partnering to supply iPads, Android tablets and Amazon tablets so people can see and speak with their loved ones who are isolated… Read More
Rockville Man Arrested For Handgun Possession in Silver Spring Restaurant
Officers from the Montgomery County Police 3rd District arrested a Rockville man and charged him with possession of a loaded handgun and reckless endangerment following an incident in a downtown… Read More
Four Years After Flower Branch Fire, Work Still Needed To Prevent Another Tragedy
Four years ago today, seven people were killed, dozens injured and hundreds displaced following a gas explosion and fire at the Flower Branch Apartments in Silver Spring. “This day is… Read More
Hearing Cancelled, But Lawsuit By Nonpublic Schools Is Not Withdrawn
A hearing on a lawsuit that was filed by several parents and private schools concerning whether Montgomery County has the right to tell them if their students may be allowed… Read More
Councilmember Jawando Tweet: ‘Any Outbreak at a School is on you Governor Hogan’
Following County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles’ turnaround, enabling nonpublic schools to welcome students into physical classrooms at the start of the new year, Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando shot… Read More
Two People Shot At During Assault In Front of Takoma Park Restaurant
Two people were shot at in an incident in front of the International House of Pancakes in the 7400 block of New Hampshire Avenue shortly after midnight on Aug. 6.… Read More
Controversy Continues to Swirl Around Opening of Nonpublic Schools
As schools and students prepare to begin the new year, a decision as to whether nonpublic schools may welcome students into their classrooms appears fluid. On Wednesday, County Health Officer… Read More
Number Of Unemployment Claims Filed Continues to Decline
The number of residents filing for unemployment in Montgomery County continued to decline during the week ending on Aug. 1 More than 2,300 county residents filed initial claims for unemployment… Read More
MCPD: Germantown Man Confesses to Six Armed Robberies
A 71-year-old man was arrested and charged with committing six armed bank robberies throughout Montgomery County during the past eight-and-a-half years. James Wersick, of Germantown, was arrested Aug. 4 as… Read More
MCPS Details All-Virtual First Semester
Montgomery County Public Schools’ plan for the first semester, while totally virtual, is designed to be as similar to an in-school day as possible and includes virtual extracurricular activities, free… Read More
Federal Dollars Awarded For Human Trafficking Survivors in Montgomery County
The University of Maryland Support, Advocacy, Freedom and Empowerment (SAFE) Center for Human Trafficking Survivors, which aids survivors of human trafficking in Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties, was awarded $500,000… Read More