County to Hold Virtual Forum on Public Safety Thursday
A virtual community forum on Dec. 3 at 6 p.m. on Reimagining Public Safety in Montgomery County is the next step for the County’s Reimagining Public Safety Initiative. Results of… 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.
Metro’s ‘Barebones’ Proposed Budget Would Eliminate Weekend Rail Service
Due to reduced ridership and revenue during the pandemic, Metro has proposed drastic cuts, including eliminating weekend rail service and scheduling daily trains at 30 minute intervals, in its proposed… Read More
Silver Spring Ice Skating Rink Opens But Reservations Required This Year
The ice skating rink at Veterans Plaza in Silver Spring is open, but this year reservations are required. You can reserve an hour of skating time up to two weeks… Read More
Skateboarder in Serious Condition Following Collision
UPDATE: As of Monday noon, the juvenile is still hospitalized. ________________________________________________________ Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) are investigating a serious collision involving… Read More
Sweeteria Opens in Silver Spring
A new dessert and coffee cafe debuted in Silver Spring this weekend. Sweeteria, 8646 Colesville Rd., had a ribbon cutting for its soft opening Nov. 28, rewarding its first customers… Read More
Townhouses in Gaithersburg Destroyed in ‘Significant Fire’
A fire in the 8800 block of Swallow Court in Montgomery Village East in Gaithersburg Tuesday evening probably was started at an electrical outlet on an exterior wall, according to… Read More
County Clarifies Tuesday’s Facial Covering Guidance
After receiving many questions from residents about Tuesday’s announcement of a new face covering directive, Montgomery County is now clarifying their position. When Montgomery County residents leave their homes, they… Read More
Metro Sidelines 6000-Series Railcars Following Separation Accident
For the second time in two months, metro cars separated, causing Metro to temporarily sideline its fleet of 6000-series railcars. On Tuesday at 1 p.m., an eight-car Red Line train… Read More
New Agreement Means Purple Line is Back on Track
An agreement has been reached to settle all outstanding financial claims and end litigation concerning the proposed Purple Line. The Maryland Department of Transportation, Meridiam, Star America and Fluor, which… Read More
County Will Discuss Plans to End HIV Epidemic at Virtual Town Hall on World AIDS Day
Montgomery County is working to end the HIV epidemic by 2030 and will discuss its plans during a virtual town hall on Dec. 1 which is World AIDS Day. The… Read More
What’s Open, What’s Not on Thanksgiving Weekend in Montgomery County
Here is what is open and closed on Thanksgiving weekend. County offices – closed. State offices and courts – closed. Libraries – closed. Alcohol Beverage Services (ABS) – closed. Recreation… Read More
Navy ‘Will Not Cede Any Property’ in Bethesda to MDOT for 495 Widening
The U.S. Department of Navy’s Naval Support Activity in Bethesda has informed the Maryland Department of Transportation’s State Highway Administration that it “will not cede any property” toward the planned… Read More