Lord & Taylor Expected to Disband its Stores
According to numerous news reports, Lord & Taylor intends to liquidate its remaining 38 department stores once non-essential businesses are permitted to reopen. Lord & Taylor is the lone store… 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.
Consider Covering Plants Overnight as Temperatures Drop
Enjoy Thursday’s sun, because a cold spell is about to hit the area. As you put on an extra layer of clothing, think about doing the same for those newly… Read More
Thank a Nurse During National Nurses Day
During National Nurses Day Wednesday, Gov. Larry Hogan, County Executive Marc Elrich, Councilmember Andrew Friedson and many others, including all of us at Montgomery Community Media, are reaching out to… Read More
Board of Education To Vote on New Grading System
The Montgomery County Board of Education is expected to vote on a new grading system for both the fourth marking period and overall semester at its May 12 meeting. Because… Read More
Ocean City Mayor: ‘We Just Hope Everyone Makes Good Decisions’
Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan views Saturday’s beach and boardwalk opening as a test to pave the way for large summer crowds. “We are looking at this as a positive… Read More
Ocean City to Test the Waters, Open Beach Saturday
Ocean City’s beach, boardwalk and inlet parking lot will be open Saturday, the start of Mother’s Day weekend, following an emergency declaration by Mayor Rick Meehan Monday night. It remains… Read More
Suspect Arrested in Rockville Fatal Stabbing
Montgomery County Police detectives arrested a 40-year-old man and charged him with first-degree murder in connection with a May 2 stabbing in Rockville. Jaime Havier Lee, whose address was not… Read More
J.Crew Files for Bankruptcy
J.Crew Group, which operates several clothing stores in the Washington, D.C. area, has filed for bankruptcy in an attempt to restructure its debt. In Montgomery County, J.Crew has a store… Read More
County COVID-19 Cases Up 231; Statewide Hospitalizations Continue to Decrease
As of Sunday, the Maryland Department of Health reports 5,150 cases of COVID-19 in Montgomery County, which is an increase of 231 cases from the 4,919 reported Saturday. There are… Read More
County COVID-19 Cases Increase by 165
As of Saturday, the Maryland Department of Health reports 4,919 cases of COVID-19 in Montgomery County, which is an increase of 165 cases from the 4,754 reported Friday. The health… Read More
Thunderbird Pilot Excited for Flyover, Opportunity to say Thanks
Around 11:50 Saturday morning, the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and the U.S. Navy Blue Angels will fly over this area in a show of support for medical workers, first responders… Read More
Gov. Hogan Plays It Straight on ‘The Daily Show With Trevor Noah’
Lately, it seems like you can’t turn on the local or national news without seeing Gov. Larry Hogan’s face. But Maryland’s Republican governor topped his busy schedule of appearances on… Read More