State Legislators Host Job Fair Nov. 1
Looking for a job? Join Maryland Senator Will Smith and Delegates Lorig Charkoudian, David Moon and Jheanelle Wilkins at their upcoming job and resource fair on Nov. 1. Register with… 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.
County Moves Forward on Food Truck Generator Electrification Pilot Program
Montgomery County received a $150,000 state grant toward its Food Truck Electrification Pilot program, which it called “the first program of its kind in the region.” The money from the… Read More
Kagan Visits All State 9-1-1 Centers in Quest to Improve Emergency Response System
Fourteen years ago, a freak storm hit the King Farm Park area. Rockville activist Carl Henn, 48, died when he apparently was struck by lightning. His death turned into a… Read More
Board of Elections Staff Demonstrates How It Ensures Accurate, Secure Results
With 19 days until the general election, Montgomery County Board of Elections (BOE) board and employees demonstrated Thursday just how they plan to make sure votes are counted accurately and… Read More
Former Student Who Threatened to ‘Shoot Up’ Montgomery College Not Believed To Be In Area
Takoma Park Police continues to search for the former Montgomery College student who sent “intimidating and threatening emails” to the college and Montgomery County Police indicating he planned to “shoot… Read More
Montgomery Village Mother Guilty of 6 Counts of Child Neglect
A Montgomery Village mother of six was found guilty of child neglect and not guilty of homicide Wednesday. Cynthia Moore, 41, was found guilty of child neglect of her six… Read More
One Year Later, Injured Police Officer Working and Advocating
Friday marks one year since Montgomery County Police Sgt. Patrick Kepp was struck intentionally while out of his patrol car and using stop sticks to curb reckless and drunk driving… Read More
Number of Deaths Rise as County Heads Toward Goal of Ending Road Fatalities in 2030
Montgomery County’s plan to eliminate road related fatalities and serious injuries by 2030 was launched in 2021. That year, there were 40 fatal crashes. In 2023, there were 44 and… Read More
Montgomery College Announces First Endowed Student Athlete Scholarships
Thanks to a generous gift from Mary Pat and Darren Alcus, Montgomery College now has its first endowed scholarship for student athletes. The Alcus Family Endowed Athletic Scholarship is not… Read More
Rabbi Assaulted During Hate Crime Incident in Silver Spring
Junior Michael Reece, 47, was arrested in connection with a felony assault that was labeled a hate crime. On Monday at 9:53 a.m., a rabbi was walking on the sidewalk… Read More
Police Identify Motorcyclist Killed Monday in North Bethesda
Montgomery County Police officers identified the motorcyclist who was pronounced dead following a collision on Rockville Pike in North Bethesda Oct. 12. Baeley Aubrey Thackston, 22, of Rockville, was driving… Read More
Diverse Community Celebrates Scotland AME Zion Church’s 100th Anniversary
The son of Martin Luther King Jr., a CBS sportscaster, a rabbi and state and county legislators gathered in community Monday afternoon to celebrate both the 100th anniversary of the… Read More