1 Killed in 2 Car Crash in Silver Spring
Updated April 3 at 3:50 p.m. Montgomery County Police identified the victim of a two-car collision on Norbeck Road as Altai Khaltar, 66, of Derwood. According to police, Khaltar was… 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.
Retired Vice Admiral Chosen to Lead Catholic Charities D.C.
A Silver Spring retired Vice Admiral is the new president and CEO of Catholic Charities D.C. James Malloy, who retired in October 2022 as deputy commander of U.S. Central Command,… Read More
Silver Spring Man Charged with Sex Offenses at University of Maryland
Marquise Tranell Mahoney, 24, of Silver Spring is charged with unlawful touching and indecent exposure by the University of Maryland campus police. On March 30 at 5:10 p.m., Mahoney turned… Read More
Daughter of Former Diplomat Sentenced in Stabbing Death
Sophia Negroponte, 30, was sentenced to 35 years in prison Friday for the stabbing death of Yousuf Rasmussen, 24. A jury had found her guilty of second-degree murder. The former… Read More
Comptroller Lierman Checks In on Wheaton Economy
Maryland Comptroller Brooke Lierman stopped in at a Mexican Salvadorean restaurant, a jewelry store and an auto repair shop Friday during a tour through Wheaton to learn about the state… Read More
Jury Finds Gaithersburg Man Guilty of Attempted Murder
Jefferson Delgado, 29, of Gaithersburg, was found guilty of first-degree attempted murder for shooting a man outside a restaurant in Gaithersburg. Delgado faces life in prison. He will be sentenced… Read More
Bidens Send Letter to Parents of Woman Killed in Silver Spring Fire
President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden sent their “deepest condolences” to the parents of Melanie Diaz, who died while in the stairwell trying to escape the flames and… Read More
Takoma Park Police Seek Extradition of Man Accused of Rape, Assault
A Takoma Park man arrested in Virginia is under investigation in connection with a rape in Takoma Park earlier this month. Christopher Bernard Wise, 38, is being held in the… Read More
Takoma Park Police Seek Man in Attempted Rape of Hotel Employee
Takoma Park Police are searching for a man they believe attempted to rape and falsely imprison a woman Tuesday at 4:35 p.m. at the Red Carpet Inn. Police responded to… Read More
Council Votes to Require Gas Stations to Post Credit Card Price
Gas stations will be required to post the credit card price and not just the lowest price of gasoline under legislation unanimously passed Tuesday by the Montgomery County Council. If… Read More
Council Unanimously Affirms Support for Transgender Community
Montgomery County Councilmembers voted to affirm and support the transgender community and condemn any acts against it during Tuesday’s meeting. “This resolution sends a clear message that Montgomery County rejects… Read More
Guns, Drag Racing, Crime Dominate Silver Spring Safety Town Hall
Residents spoke of shootings, car jackings, late night loud noises from bars and fear of living in the downtown area of Silver Spring. Those were the main issues during Sunday’s… Read More