Community Meeting on Newell Street Future Set for Tuesday
A community meeting on whether to return Newell Street in Silver Spring to pedestrian-only is set for Tuesday from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Montgomery County Cultural Arts… 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.
Sugarloaf Mountain Reopens with New Security Cameras, Parking Restrictions
Sugarloaf Mountain, which has been closed to hikers for about two months following a break in, reopened Tuesday with new restrictions and the use of security cameras. According to Stronghold… Read More
Office Cleaners Rally in Bethesda for a ‘Fair Contract’
Office cleaners who make $17.60 an hour rallied up and down Wisconsin Avenue in Bethesda Thursday to gain support for a fair wage contract. Their contract with Washington Service Contractors… Read More
With Novavax’s Covid Vaccine, County Hopes More Residents Get Vaccinated
Now that Novavax in Gaithersburg has federal emergency use authorization for its Covid-19 vaccine, Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich is optimistic that more residents will become vaccinated. Some people chose… Read More
Memory Care Patients Forced to Find New Home in 6 Weeks
The Landing in Silver Spring, an assisted living and memory care facility, will close November 15, forcing about 50 residents to seek new homes in only six weeks. According to… Read More
County Unemployment is Below Half of National Average
Unemployment in Montgomery County creeped up slightly, to 1.6% in August, which is less than half the national average, according to County Executive Marc Elrich. In both the previous two… Read More
Shoe Drive Benefits Takoma Park Fire Department, Environment
Bring any old, used sneakers to the Takoma Park Fire Department on Carroll Avenue or the Takoma Park Police Department on Maple Avenue. The goal is to keep the worn-out… Read More
Office Cleaners Hold Rallies Against Proposed Cut in Hours
Office cleaners are expected to hold two rallies in Washington, D.C. Wednesday afternoon to protest a proposed cut in their hours. Area commercial office cleaners, including more than 1,200 who… Read More
Kaiser Permanente Union Members Stage Short-Term Strike
Some employees of the health care provider Kaiser Permanente walked off the job in protest of what they called bad faith bargaining and staffing problems. In Maryland, all facilities are… Read More
Novavax in Gaithersburg’s COVID Vaccine Authorized for Emergency Use
Novavax’s COVID-19 vaccine received emergency use authorization Tuesday from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and can be used to immunize people 12 years and older. The vaccine now… Read More
County Issues Proclamation for National Domestic Awareness Month
Four of the 22 homicides in Montgomery County last year were related to domestic violence, according to Dr. Earl Stoddard, assistant administrative chief officer of the county. During October’s Domestic… Read More
Gaithersburg Police Investigate Stabbing
Detectives with Gaithersburg Police are investigating a stabbing Monday in the area of North Summit Avenue and Park Avenue. Police found a 27-year-old male suffering from stabbing lacerations at 3:16… Read More