Clarksburg Family: ‘Today We Lost Everything’ in Townhouse Fire
A family in Clarksburg is living in a hotel since a Sept. 1 fire destroyed their home on Trading Post Drive. Lucien Lee, who graduated Seneca Valley High School earlier… 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.
Fights, Robberies Break Out Following Walter Johnson-B-CC Football Game
Multiple fights broke out, followed by calls for service in and around the Bethesda central business district Friday night. Most happened soon after the Walter Johnson at Bethesda-Chevy Chase football… Read More
Damascus Teen Arrested in Connection With Fatal Shooting
A Damascus teen wanted in connection with a murder on Father’s Day now is in custody. Montgomery County Police report 16-year-old Isaiah Brown-Hawkins was arrested Thursday by Forest Heights Police.… Read More
Office of People’s Counsel Asks State to Reject Washington Gas’s Requests
The Office of People’s Counsel (OPC) in Maryland asked the state’s Public Service Commission to reject Washington Gas’s rate increase, preferring instead to reduce rather than increase rates. OPC also… Read More
Blair Student Arrested, Charged with Underage Possession of a Firearm
Montgomery County Police arrested a 17-year-old Montgomery Blair High School student Tuesday and charged him with underage possession of a firearm. Officers were called to the school in Silver Spring… Read More
Richard Montgomery Grad Urges Fashion Industry to Use Sustainable Fabrics
Richard Montgomery High School graduate Lexy Silverstein cares about fashion. But she also cares about the Earth. The 20-year-old from Rockville intends to make a career out of helping people… Read More
Jewish Cohort of County’s Anti-Hate Task Force Recommends More Education
Members of the Montgomery County’s Anti-Hate Task Force Tuesday evening heard from its Jewish cohort, the first of six groups to present their findings and recommendations. “The daily news is… Read More
Rockville Woman Charged With Attempting to Bribe County Employee
Montgomery County Police charged Sawsan Al Hadidi of Rockville with bribery and obstruction of justice after she allegedly tried to bribe a Montgomery County Child Welfare Services employee. According to… Read More
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
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