Flower Theatre Facade, Marquis Light Up Long Branch Again
The historic facade of the former Flower Theatre in Long Branch lit up the sky Saturday night following a $400,00 project that included replacement of the iconic neon sign that… 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.
Council Reacts to Superintendent’s Resignation; Calls for Public Updates
After learning that Dr. Monifa McKnight was no longer Superintendent of Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS), members of the County Council members issued a statement calling on the Board of… Read More
McKnight Steps Down; Superintendent and BOE ‘Mutually Agree to Separate’
The Montgomery County Board of Education (BOE) and School Superintendent Dr. Monifa McKnight mutually agreed to separate, effective Friday, according to a statement sent out by the BOE. McKnight issued… Read More
Plaque Dedicated to ‘Hero’ Fatally Shot Trying to Save Metro Passenger
“In honor of his heroism,” Metro mechanic Robert Cunningham, who was killed trying to protect a passenger, was honored Thursday with a memorial plaque. Metro unveiled a memorial plaque at… Read More
Maryland Honors Rosa Parks on Transit Equity Day With Free Rides
Sunday is national Transit Equity Day in honor of civil rights icon Rosa Parks. The Maryland Transit Administration is ensuring that its commuters ride for free Feb. 4. That includes rides… Read More
Measles Case Confirmed in Montgomery County
One case of measles was confirmed in Montgomery County Thursday to a resident who recently traveled abroad. Measles is a highly contagious disease that can be prevented with a vaccine.… Read More
Novavax Announces Layoffs, Prepares for ‘Leaner’ Organization
Novavax, based in Gaithersburg, announced Wednesday that it is cutting both fulltime employees and contractors by 12%. According to a news release, Novavax officials “made the difficult decision to reduce… Read More
State Provides $87 Million for Pedestrian Safety, Bus Rapid Transit
The Maryland Board of Public Works voted Wednesday to provide $87 million for pedestrian improvement projects and continued work on the Flash Bus Rapid Transit network in Montgomery County. County… Read More
Essay Contest on Self-Driving Cars Awards Scholarship Money
Interested in autonomous vehicle technology? High school juniors and seniors in Maryland, D.C. and Virginia are encouraged to write an essay for a chance at a college scholarship. Partners for… Read More
Complaints Against Takoma Park Police Increased in 2023
Takoma Park Police received 11 complaints during 2023, two of which were deemed unfounded and one which resulted in a written reprimand. According to the Internal Affairs Complaint Investigations report… Read More
Blair High School Principal Announces Retirement ‘With Mixed Emotions’
After 33 years with Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS), including 13 years as Montgomery Blair High principal, Renay Johnson announced her retirement, effective July 1. In a letter to Blair… Read More
Mom Pushes For Newborn Screening that Would Have Helped Her Son
Jyoti Bharadwaj of North Bethesda dreams of the day her son will run, jump or dive into a pool. But she knows that dream will never come true. Her 14-year-old… Read More