Family Jumps Off Deck to Flee Rockville House Fire
Members of a family jumped from their deck early Monday morning to flee a fire at their home in the 900 block of North Stonestreet Avenue in Rockville. No one… 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.
Fire at Women’s Shelter Displaces 36 Residents
During the Fourth of July, an electrical fire that started in the kitchen ceiling caused “significant damage” to the kitchen and bathroom areas of Interfaith Work’s women’s shelter. No one… Read More
Group Falls 626 Signatures Short in Quest for County Executive Term Limit, Plans to Submit More
The Montgomery County Board of Elections approved about three-quarters of the signatures submitted by the Committee for a Better Government in its quest to place a question on this November’s… Read More
Horse Gallops Through Crowded Takoma Park Parade
When most of the participants had paraded in the Takoma Park Fourth of July parade, a horse who also was in the procession, took off, galloping through a crowd of… Read More
Fire to Wheaton House Exterior Caused by Discarded Fireworks
A fire to the exterior of a home in Wheaton was caused by discarded fireworks, according to Pete Piringer, spokesperson for the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS). There… Read More
First Year of Cannabis Sales in Maryland Surpass $1.1 Billion
Total medical and retail sales of cannabis surpassed $1.1 billion during the first 12 months following legalization in Maryland. According to the Maryland Cannabis Administration, monthly retail sales surpassed $95… Read More
9 Candidates Interviewed to Fill Vacant District 16 Delegate Seat
Nine Democrats told members of the Montgomery County Democratic Central Committee Tuesday night why they would be the best person to represent District 16. Melissa Bender, Diana Conway, Joe Hennessey,… Read More
Maryland Expands Summer Nutrition Efforts for Children
Maryland launched SUN Bucks which is designed to help families pay for groceries during the summer for eligible school-aged children. Maryland SUN Bucks is expected to serve 543,000 children using… Read More
Wright Begins 4-Year Term as State Superintendent of Schools
Carey Wright began a four-year term July 1 as Maryland Superintendent of Schools. Wright has led that department since the former superintendent, Mohammed Choudhry, resigned last summer. A former Mississippi… Read More
Pike District, Naval Surface Warfare Center Sign Partnership
The Pike District Partnership that works to market businesses in North Bethesda and the Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division signed a partnership agreement Monday to enhance collaboration between area… Read More
Independence Day Celebrations Include Fireworks, Music and Parades
There are plenty of ways to celebrate Independence Day in Montgomery County. Takoma Park is hosting a morning parade and an evening street party on July 4. The parade, which kicks… Read More
Locations Throughout County Offering Free Meals During Summer
Schools and community organizations are offering free lunches at 144 locations throughout the summer for children 18 years or younger, According to Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS), the Summer Meals… Read More