Part of Ghost Gun Confiscated From Blair Student
The security staff at Montgomery Blair High School in Silver Spring confiscated part of a ghost gun from a student Tuesday. According to a letter from Principal Renay Johnson to… 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.
After 44 Years, Wheaton Barber Hanging Up His Scissors
Richard Miller started cutting hair in Wheaton in 1979. 44 years later, he is closing up shop and retiring on Wednesday. Miller, 75, said it was time to step away… Read More
Police Investigate Armed Robbery in Takoma Park
Takoma Park Police responded to an armed robbery at the 7-11 in the 13000 block of University Boulevard at 3 a.m. Tuesday. According to store surveillance, an Hispanic male who… Read More
Police Investigate Hate Message Painted Below Josiah Henson Parkway
Hate graffiti that included the words “Club Aryan Excellent” and a swastika were painted below the Josiah Henson Parkway by Tildenwood Drive in North Bethesda. Mongomery County Police Department is… Read More
Family of Murder Victim Calls Her ‘A Shining Star’
Mark Harris, whose daughter’s fatal overdose was abetted by her employer who was also her lover, hopes that those suffering from mental illness or drug abuse will learn from his… Read More
Dentist Guilty of Depraved Heart Murder, Involuntary Manslaughter
A jury Friday found Dr. James Michael Ryan, 50, of Clarksburg guilty of second-degree depraved heart murder and involuntary manslaughter for the fatal overdose of his girlfriend, Sarah Harris, 25.… Read More
Surprised Potomac Women Wins $10,000 From Publishers Clearing House
When presented with an oversized $10,000 check Friday, Jinhee Wilde of Potomac seemed more confused than excited. Turns out the founder of the immigration law firm WA Law Group in… Read More
Federal Judge: Children Cannot Opt Out of Classes With LGBT Book Characters
Muslim and Christian families who want their children to opt out of English language arts classes when books containing LGBTQ characters are read were dealt a legal blow Thursday when… Read More
Teacher’s Union President to Board of Education: ‘You So Far Have Failed Us’
Montgomery County Education Association (MCEA) President Jennifer Martin reiterated the teacher union’s strong desire to remove the Jackson Lewis law firm from an investigation surrounding reported sexual harassment allegations levied… Read More
MCPS Teacher Staffing Reported at 99% as First Day Nears
Just ahead of back to school day on Monday, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) administration reported that the district’s teaching positions are 99.03% full. In a district with 211 schools… Read More
MCPS: ‘Nearly Fully Staffed for Teachers and Fully Staffed for Bus Drivers’
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) opens its doors Monday to a larger student body than last year and more than enough bus drivers to staff its routes. The district is… Read More
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