Nonpublic Schools Deciding on Opening Options
As the start of the new school year approaches, some nonpublic schools are opting to begin virtually with the goal of opening up their classrooms as soon as possible. Other… 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.
COVID-19 Testing Temporarily Halted at Two Sites
UPDATE: County Health Officer Dr.Travis Gayles recommends that residents who tested postive for COVID-19 in the past two weeks at any county government-sponsored clinic that used AdvaGenix test kids should… Read More
Man Arrested for CVS, Bank Robberies
Bobby Gene Shelly, 44, was arrested and charged in connection with four robberies throughout the county. Shelly, of an unconfirmed address, is charged with three bank robberies and one robbery… Read More
Number of New Unemployment Claims Continues to Decline
The number of residents filing for unemployment in Montgomery County continued to decline during the week ending on Aug. 8. 1,452 Montgomery County residents filed initial claims for unemployment during… Read More
Andrew Kleine Resigns As County Chief Administrative Officer
County Chief Administrative Officer Andrew Kleine has resigned, and Rich Madaleno, the county’s director of the office of management and budget, was just nominated by County Executive Marc Elrich to… Read More
Police Searching for Suspects in Takoma Park Armed Robbery
The Maryland National Capital Park Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred at 11:20 p.m. on Aug. 9 in Takoma Park Two people reported to Takoma Park Police that… Read More
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
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