With Summer Programs Cancelled, What’s A Family To Do?
The pools may not open. Most summer camps already have cancelled, and the sports leagues are trying to determine if they can operate. It doesn’t seem like a great time… 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.
Montgomery County COVID-19 Cases Surpass 10,000
Montgomery County COVID-19 Statistics Monday morning the Maryland Department of Health reported 10,111 cases of COVID-19 in Montgomery County, which is an increase of 189 cases from the 9,922 reported… Read More
Montgomery County COVID-19 Cases Near 10,000
Montgomery County COVID-19 Statistics Sunday morning the Maryland Department of Health reported 9,922 cases of COVID-19 in Montgomery County, which is an increase of 223 cases from the 9,699 reported… Read More
Montgomery County COVID-19 Cases Increase By 267
Montgomery County COVID-19 Statistics Saturday morning the Maryland Department of Health reported 9,699 cases of COVID-19 in Montgomery County, which is an increase of 267 cases from the 9,432 reported… Read More
Chef Andres to Address MCPS Class of 2020 During Virtual Graduation
Chef Jose Andres will address the Montgomery County Public Schools Class of 2020 during its virtual graduation Sunday, June 7. Andres, of Bethesda, is a humanitarian and founder of World… Read More
SMOB-Elect Nick Asante Will Focus on Inequality
As the newly-elected Student Member of the Montgomery County Public Schools Board of Education, Nicholas Asante wants every student who needs one to receive a Chromebook at the start of… Read More
Montgomery County Swim League Cancels Summer Season
For the almost 14,000 young people who swim with the Montgomery County Swim League, it is going to be a dry summer. Thursday night, during the board’s montly meeting, members… Read More
Open Roads Program for Walkers, Bikers Extended
More than six miles of parkways will be open to walkers, runners and bikers Friday morning through Sunday evenings throughout the pandemic. The roadways also will be closed to vehicular… Read More
Almost 8,000 County Residents Filed for Unemployment Last Week
Unemployment claims in Montgomery County topped 5,200 last week, which is about 2,000 fewer than were filed the week ending on May 9, according to the Maryland Department of Labor.… Read More
Rolling Thunder Will Have Different Look, Name on Memorial Day Weekend
It won’t be as loud, but American Veterans still plan to hold their annual Memorial Day motorcycle tribute to honor prisoners of war, those missing in action and veterans whose… Read More
MCPS Planning Ahead for 2020-2021 School Year
Montgomery County Public Schools’ staff is drawing up numerous plans for the upcoming 2020-2021 school year, noted Deputy Superintendent Monifa McKnight during a Q and A with students on May… Read More
Phone Buddies Ease Senior Isolation
When Gov. Larry Hogan ordered Marylanders to stay at home, members of the Jewish Council of Aging’s Kensington Clubs found themselves isolated with nothing to do. It has been hard… Read More