Number of Residents Filing for Unemployment Continues to Fall
The number of people filing for unemployment in Montgomery County during the week ending July 18 decreased by more than 500 as compared with the week ending July 11. Slightly… 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.
State Will Assist, But Not Dictate, When Students Can Return To Classroom
State Superintendent of schools Karen Salmon announced July 22 that local school districts have the power to decide whether to begin school virtually, in classrooms or a combination of the… Read More
COVID-19 Cost Her A Job and Maybe Her Home
Mari, who asked that her last name not be published, is two months behind in her rent at the Northwest Park Apartments on Southampton Drive in Silver Spring, where she… Read More
Rep. Raskin Sponsors Homemade Mask Contest
To promote the wearing of masks in an effort to decrease the spread of COVID-19, U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin is holding a Homemade Mask Contest for residents in his district.… Read More
Gaitherburg Council Temporarily Bans Rent Increases
Gaithersburg City Council voted July 20 to prohibit any rental increases during Maryland’s state of emergency and for an additional 90 days following it due to the global pandemic. After… Read More
Gaithersburg Appoints New City Manager
Tanisha Briley is the new City of Gaithersburg manager. She was was appointed unanimously by members of the city council during its July 20 meeting. She replaces Tony Tomasello, who… Read More
County Board of Elections Works on November Voting Plans
At its July 20 meeting, members of the Montgomery County Board of Elections discussed how best to hold the November election during a global pandemic. Currently, there is a shortage… Read More
Snider’s Super Foods Will Be Sold to D.C. Grocery Store
Snider’s Super Foods, a popular grocery store on Seminary Road by Georgia Avenue in Silver Spring, is in the process of being sold to Streets Market, a multi-grocery store operator… Read More
Lynchings in Rockville are Subject of Two-Day Virtual Discussion
A two-part virtual discussion on the lynchings in Rockville that took place more than 100 years ago will be held July 21 and 22. Montgomery County Lynching Memorial Project, Montgomery… Read More
MCPS Releases Video To Address Rumors About Opening of Schools
Montgomery County Public Schools released a 12-minute video Saturday and a letter to the school community to clear up rumors swirling throughout the community concerning the opening of schools, which… Read More
County Declares Heat Emergency Beginning Sunday at Noon
Montgomery County has issued a heat emergency alert from Sunday, July 19 at noon until Tuesday, July 21 at 6.m. Cooling centers will be open during that time. The National… Read More
County, State Officials Mourn The Passing of Civil Rights Icon John Lewis
Many Montgomery County and Maryland officials tweeted their remorse over the July 17 death of Rep. John Lewis (D-GA), who was known for his decades of work in civil rights… Read More