Georgia Avenue’s Brookeville Bypass Dedicated
A $47 million project to relocate less than one mile of Georgia Avenue in Brookville was dedicated to former Maryland Senator Karen S. Montgomery and the late Clyde W. Unglesbee.… 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.
Maryland Comptroller Leads ‘Take a Look With Brooke’ Tour in Montgomery County
Maryland Comptroller Brooke Lierman spent Friday in Montgomery County, getting feedback from business owners. Lierman spent the day at Interfaith Works, Fitzgerald Auto, Novavax, Rockville Transit Oriented Development, Women’s Business… Read More
Armed Subject Flees Takoma Park Police
Takoma Park Police was patrolling on Walnut Avenue at 12:23 a.m. Friday after receiving several calls from residents who heard gunfire during the past few months. The plainclothes officer got… Read More
Assault Charge Against Rockville Councilmember Dropped
An assault charge was dropped against Rockville City Councilmember David E. Myles, who is running for reelection on Nov. 7. Myles had been charged with second-degree assault in connection with… Read More
Firefighters Battle Early Morning Blaze at Strip Mall in Rockville
No one was injured due to a fire at a strip mall on Logstrand Lane in the City of Rockville early Thursday morning. About 100 Montgomery County Fire and Rescue… Read More
Almost 20 Attorneys General Join Lawsuit Supporting MCPS’ No Opt Out Policy
Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown helped lead a multistate friend of the court brief in support of Montgomery County Public Schools’ (MCPS) efforts to include books with LGBTQ+ characters and… Read More
Chef Andrés Expands Efforts into Mexico, Gaza
Bethesda’s José Andrés’ World Central Kitchen continues to feed those in need throughout the world. World Central Kitchen has set up multiple meal distribution sites around Acapulco, Mexico to support families… Read More
Novavax in Gaithersburg’s COVID Vaccine Authorized in European Union
Novavax announced Tuesday that the European Union granted approval for its protein-based non-mRNA COVID-19 vaccine for those 12 and older. About a month ago, Novavax’s COVID-19 vaccine received emergency use… Read More
Spooky, Creepy Halloween Displays Fill Silver Spring Yard
A three-headed dog. Gigantic monsters. Dolls that pop out. Skeleton after skeleton. These are just some of the frightening features at an oft visited house in Silver Spring. For the… Read More
4 Red Line Stations Will Close for Repairs in December
Four Metro stops on the Red Line will be closed during the end of 2023 so safety repairs can be made. Shuttle buses will transport commuters. There will be no… Read More
Indian Science Incubator Signs Agreement During County’s Business Visit
Officials from a company in Hyderabad, India announced they signed an agreement to improve bilateral trade agreement in the United States during County Executive Marc Elrich’s trip to India and… Read More
Council Debates How to Handle ‘Broken’ Juvenile Justice System
“The juvenile justice system, I think, is broken,” declared State’s Attorney John McCarthy during an emotional Public Safety County Council meeting Monday morning. The briefing on juvenile justice, crime and… Read More