Wootton Grad Stars in Rent in Concert at Kennedy Center
Myles Frost, the Wootton High School graduate who won a Tony for his portrayal of Michael Jackson on Broadway, sings his way onto the stage of the Kennedy Center’s Concert… 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.
Takoma Park Limits Rent Increases at 3.7%
As Montgomery County councilmembers debate limits on rent increases, Takoma Park councilmembers announced its rate stabilization at 3.7% for the next year. As of July 1 and running through June… Read More
Good Samaritan, Officers Honored for Water Rescue Attempt
While driving to work June 23 by the Cabin John Creek in Bethesda, Tyrone Robinson caught a glimpse of a woman with one foot over the bridge, looking like she… Read More
America’s Colors Sported Throughout County
Despite the heat, humidity and haze, residents celebrated July 4th with fireworks, parades and bar-b-ques throughout Montgomery County. A few more photos we had to share from Germantown Glory! #IndepenceDay… Read More
Code Orange Air Quality Expected to Continue for Next 2 Days
Expect more hazy skies Wednesday and Thursday due to increased levels of fine particle pollution from both the wildfires in Canada and fireworks from the past few days. According to… Read More
Transportation Official Used MCPS Money to Pay for Cars, Furniture, Landscaping
Charles Ewald, the former Assistant Director of Transportation for Montgomery Public Schools, set up a system to divert funds from MCPS to himself. When a bus vendor placed late and… Read More
Police Officers Assaulted in Gaithersburg
UPDATED at 3:30 p.m. Jermaine Palmer, 35, of Germantown, was charged with multiple counts of assault, possession of controlled dangerous substances and burglary and is being held without bond. According… Read More
Police Investigate Fatal One-Car Crash in Takoma Park
A fatal collision early Monday morning on New Hampshire Avenue at Glenside Drive remains under investigation. According to Takoma Park Police, the Montgomery County Police Reconstruction Unit continues work to… Read More
Former School Director of Transportation Pleads Guilty to Misconduct in Office
Todd Watkins, the former Montgomery County Public Schools Department of Transportation director, pled guilty Friday to taking advantage of his position as a public official and stealing funds. Watkins, 56,… Read More
Silver Spring Man Charged with Manslaughter in Connection with Fatal Overdose
A Silver Spring man was charged with manslaughter in connection with the overdose death of an adult male. Junior Salvador Alvarez Paz, 22, is accused of selling drugs to the… Read More
Former School Transportation Director Charged With Misconduct in Office
Todd Watkins, a former director of transportation for Montgomery County Public Schools, has been charged with misconduct in office. A pre-indictment plea is set for Friday at 11 a.m. According… Read More
Court Rules Land Where Moses Cemetery Stood Can Be Sold
Bethesda African Cemetery Coalition announced it intends to appeal Wednesday’s state appellate court decision that the Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County (HOC) can sell the land that once was… Read More