Rockville Holds Gun Buyback on Saturday
Montgomery Couny residents can turn in their firearms in exchange for a $100 or $200 Visa gift card this Saturday. Rockville City Police, in partnership with the Montgomery County State’s… 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.
MCPS Declares War on Chronic Absenteeism
All Together Now: In Schools Together, Learn Together, Achieve Together. This is the theme of Montgomery County Public Schools’ newly rolled out attendance action plan. During the previous school year,… Read More
Widening, Toll Lanes Remain in New Plans for I495, I270
Maryland Governor Wes Moore announced Monday the state will proceed with plans to improve the American Legion Bridge and create managed lanes along I495 and I270. However, Moore said he… Read More
‘Anyone Who Is Implicated In Wrongdoing Will Be Held Accountable. Period.’
Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Monifa McKnight and Board of Education (BOE) President Karla Silvestre both vowed Tuesday that an investigation into former Principal Joel Beidleman will be unbiased… Read More
Rockville’s Zwi Headlines STARS of the Spectrum Celebration at Fenway Park
From Rockville to Boston’s Fenway Park, Gabrielle Zwi uses their voice and ukulele to communicate. The Walter Johnson High School graduate, who has a degree from Columbia University, plays in… Read More
Uniqlo Opens in Silver Spring Friday
Uniqlo, a Japanese casual wear designer, manufacturer and retailer, opens Friday in Downtown Silver Spring at 914 Ellsworth Drive. The opening weekend features several special events and giveaways, including a… Read More
Day Care Center Planned at Former Silver Spring Library Site
Work began this month for a day care center at the former site of the Silver Spring Library on Colesville Road. The Martha B. Gudelsky Child Development Center plans to… Read More
Rockville City Manager Resigns; Matite Named Acting Manager
Rockville City Council named Barack Matite acting city manager following Thursday’s resignation of City Manager Rob DiSpirito. According to a news release from Rockville City, DiSpirito submitted his resignation Aug.… Read More
Eritrean National Convicted of Sexual Abuse Detained by ICE for Deportation
U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detained an Eritrean national who was convicted in 2017 of sexual abuse of a minor, third-degree sex offense and incest in Montgomery County. The… Read More
Teachers Union Opposes Law Firm Chosen by MCPS for Investigation
Montgomery County Education Association called the law firm that Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) hired to investigate claims of abuse and harassment concerning Paint Branch High’s former principal “anti-worker,” noting… Read More
Video Released of Aspen Hill Police-Involved Fatal Shooting
The police dashboard and bodycam footage of a police-involved shooting of a Gaithersburg man suspected of stabbing several people before being shot and killed by a Montgomery County officer on… Read More
4H King and Queen Reign at County Ag Fair
Montgomery County 4H members crowned Andres Guerra and Gracie Ray their 2023 king and queen. Guerra, a rising senior at J.F. Kennedy High School in Silver Spring, and Ray, a… Read More