Council Votes to Create Anti-Hate Task Force
UPDATED June 27 at 11:10 a.m. Members of the county council on Tuesday unanimously voted to create an Anti-Hate Task Force to combat the increased incidents of hate bias occurring… 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.
3rd Annual Pride in the Plaza Mixes Fun, Music, Information
Brightly-colored clothing and multiple organizations distributing information about support groups and medical assistance for members of the LGBTQ+ community highlighted Silver Spring’s Pride in the Plaza event Sunday. Music, speakers,… Read More
Multiple Shots Fired in Montgomery Village; No Injuries Reported
Montgomery County Police officers are investigating an incident Saturday in Montgomery Village involving two groups shooting at each other near a pool. At about 12:45 p.m., police responded to the… Read More
Hyattsville Man Charged With Larceny at Takoma Park Walgreens
Tyris Anderson, 28, of Hyattsville, was charged with larceny in connection with an incident at Walgreens in the 1300 block of University Boulevard. According to Takoma Park Police, a 16-year-old… Read More
Takoma Park Church Burglarized
Grace United Methodist Church on New Hampshire Avenue in Takoma Park was burglarized June 22, according to Takoma Park Police. Unknown suspect(s) broke into the church and damaged an equipment… Read More
Teens Shot at Germantown Birthday Party
Two teenagers were shot in Germantown Sunday while attending a birthday party. According to Maryland-National Capital Park Police, a 15-year-old female and a 15-year-old male were approached by a male… Read More
Minimum Wage Increases on July 1
The minimum wage in Montgomery County rises again on July 1. The minimum wage for those working at large companies with at least 51 employees will be $16.70 per hour.… Read More
Recent Rainfall ‘Fairly Beneficial’ But More is Needed to Ease Drought
The recent rains, which are expected to continue into next week, are helping ease drought conditions in Montgomery County, but it is too early to tell how much relief the… Read More
Maryland Receives $1.4 Million for Manufacturing Businesses, Jobs
The federal government has awarded $1.4 million to the Maryland Manufacturing Extension Partnership to support local small and medium sized manufacturing businesses. The Department of Commerce National Institute of Standards… Read More
Recreational Cannabis is Coming to a Dispensary Near You July 1
In just about one week, cannabis will be legal in Maryland for anyone 21 years or older with a government issued ID. “It’s like purchasing alcohol,” explained Steve White, president… Read More
County, WSSC Agree to Convert Methane into Fuel for Ride On Bus
Montgomery County reached a five-year agreement with WSSC Water (Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission) to literally turn “poop into power” for its Ride On buses. “Instead of methane being released into… Read More
County Moves Closer to Adding Science Lab Center in North Bethesda
Members of the County Council’s Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee Thursday unanimously agreed to recommend to the council that it dispose of land in North Bethesda to pave the… Read More