MCPS Committee Warns of Upcoming Financial Woes, Cuts
COVID- 19 has placed a heavy burden on the Montgomery County Public Schools’ budget, one that could lead to a reduction in jobs in the central office. During the Sept.… 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.
Silver Spring Man Arrested By ICE, May Be Deported
A Silver Spring man who has been living with his family on the grounds of Glenmont United Methodist Church was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Sept. 10 and… Read More
Four Smithsonian Museums Open Friday
Four more Smithsonian Museums opened Friday. The National Museum of African American History and Culture on the National Mall; the National Portrait Gallery and the Smithsonian American Art Museum, both… Read More
Looking for Residents’ Input, Elrich Holds Virtual Budget Forums
County Executive Marc Elrich is holding a series of virtual budget forums to receive input from residents about their priorities for the next fiscal year. Most of the forums will… Read More
Initial Unemployment Claims Rise Slightly
The number of Montgomery County residents who filed initial claims for unemployment during the week that ended Sept. 12 rose slightly. 1,252 residents filed initial unemployment claims last week. That… Read More
Arcola Teacher on Virtual Learning: ‘You Wish You Could Give Them a Hug’
“This is just something that was thrust upon us, and we are doing the best we can,” said Arcola Elementary School kindergarten teacher Margaret Norris about her experiences with virtual… Read More
Three Survivors From Fatal Accident in Gaithersburg are Improving
The driver and two passengers involved in a fatal car collision on Muddy Branch Road in Gaithersburg Sept. 9 are improving. Pete Piringer, Chief Spokesperson for Montgomery County Fire &… Read More
Petition Started to Save Silver Spring Plaza Fountain
Concerned that changes to Downtown Silver Spring would cause gentrification, residents started a petition to save the fountain that children have played in for the past 15 years. Downtown Silver… Read More
Matriarch of Butler’s Orchard ‘Who Never Really Retired’ Dies
Shirley Brown Butler, whose family owns Butler’s Orchard in Germantown, died Sept. 10 at the age of 91. She died peacefully at home surrounded by her family during pumpkin picking… Read More
Council Demands MDOT Stay Committed To Building Purple Line
Montgomery County Councilmembers adamantly told representatives from the Maryland Department of Transportation that the Purple Line must be completed for the economic health of the area and so the county… Read More
Memorial to Those Who Overdosed on Display all Month in Rockville
During September, National Recovery Month, S.O.U.L. (Surviving Our Ultimate Loss) has staged a visual memorial of Montgomery County residents who have died after overdosing. The memorial, which consists of photos… Read More
Voting Drop Boxes Will Be Located Throughout The County
Del. Eric Luedtke, D-14, designed a map to show where ballot drop boxes will be set up in the county. Currently, only two drop boxes have been set up. They… Read More