2nd Man Found Guilty in 2022 Fatal Drug Deal
Malik Jefferson, 24, was convicted of second-degree murder in connection with a Feb. 17, 2022, drug deal that ended in a shooting. Jefferson, of Silver Spring, also was found guilty… 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.
Memories of Tommy Raskin Shine Through on Kindness Day
U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-8) looked overwhelmed Saturday as he wandered through Piney Branch Elementary School talking and shaking hands with the hundreds of people who brought donations of all… Read More
Council Aims for Transparency in Upcoming School Hearing
Although the Montgomery County Board of Education (BOE) decides how the school district operates, two county council committees are holding a joint hearing Feb. 8 to ensure that the community… Read More
State, Council Propose High-Rise Fire Safety Bills
Maryland Del. Lorig Charkoudian (D-20) introduced a bill in the General Assembly Wednesday that would force owners of high-rise apartments to have smoke detectors in each sleeping area and corridor… Read More
County Declares January Human Trafficking Awareness Month
During 2023, Montgomery County Police handled 30 cases of human trafficking, but “that number is a very low number,” said Assistant Chief Nicholas Augustine. “This is an extremely underreported crime.” Members… Read More
Teachers Union Members Continue to Express Outrage
Back in January of 2022, 94% of the almost 7,000 members of the Montgomery County Education Association (MCEA) who voted supported a no-confidence resolution against then-Interim Superintendent Monifa McKnight and… Read More
Former Principal Beidleman No Longer Employed by School District
As of Wednesday, former Principal Joel Beidleman is no longer a Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) employee, confirmed Chris Cram, MCPS director of communications. Cram did not comment on why… Read More
Council Sets Meeting to Discuss Report on MCPS’ Handling of Complaints
Shortly after the Montgomery County Office of the Inspector General’s report that found numerous deficiencies in the way Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) deals with complaints was released Wednesday morning,… Read More
Watkins Mill High No Longer on Lockdown
UPDATED at 11:53 a.m. Watkins Mill High School no longer is on lockdown. Montgomery County Police determined the report of a firearm was unfounded. ——————————————————— Watkins Mill High School in… Read More
Report: MCPS Still Lacks ‘Comprehensive Protocol’ to Handle Complaints
UPDATED at 12:25 p.m. to include Superintendent Dr. Monifa McKnight’s response. ———————————————————- A newly released report by the Montgomery County Inspector General’s office concerning Montgomery County Public Schools’ review of… Read More
‘It’s A Difficult Time For People’: Extreme Cold Exacerbates Life for the Homeless
The Nebel Street Shelter that opened about 10 months ago currently is at “over capacity” but we are making do,” explained Susie Sinclair-Smith, CEO of the Montgomery County Coalition for… Read More
Giant Featuring Ledo Pizza Shop Inside Opens Friday in Bethesda
Giant Food announced Tuesday that its newest store at 5320 Zenith Overlook in Bethesda will open Friday. Hungry shoppers can stop at Ledo Pizza Corner Shoppe at the deli counter.… Read More