Delegate Kelly Now Senator Kelly
Ariana Kelly, who has been a delegate since Jan. 12, 2011, was sworn in Monday as District 16’s senator. She replaces Sen. Susan Lee, who Gov. Wes Moore appointed as… 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.
‘All Hands on Deck’: County Officials Discuss How to Reduce Drug Overdoses
During the first two months of this year, 2,800 doses of Narcon already have been handed out to people in Montgomery County to have on hand in case someone they… Read More
New Trial Set for Pentagon Officer Charged with Fatally Shooting 2 Men
A new trial by jury will begin Oct. 2 for David Hall Dixon, the Pentagon police officer who was off-duty and out of his jurisdiction on April 7, 2021 when… Read More
MCPS Reviewing Programs to Increase Student Safety, Well-Being
In an effort to improve student safety and well-being, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) announced it has begun reviewing its student code of conduct and is piloting the use of… Read More
Fire Victim Described as Giving Person Who Always Smiled
Melanie Díaz, who died in a Feb. 18 Silver Spring apartment fire as she tried to escape the smoke and flames, was described as a bright girl with big dreams… Read More
Former School for Black Students Recommended for County Historic Designation
The Edward U. Taylor School in Boyds is being recommended for designation as an historic structure. Members of the Montgomery County Planning Board unanimously agreed Thursday to ask Montgomery County… Read More
Rep. Raskin Halfway Through Cancer Treatments
In a four-minute video to his supporters who are members of the Progressive Change Campaign Committee, U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin announced he was “midway” through his treatments for Diffuse Large… Read More
Silver Spring Man Charged in Double Fatal Vehicle Crash
Daniel Alberto Aviles Gonzalez of Silver Spring was indicted on charges related to a double fatal vehicle collision on July 10, 2022 at the intersection of Georgia Avenue and May… Read More
Rockville Memorial Library Unveils Plaque Honoring Those Who Served
Although the Rockville library’s official name has been Rockville Memorial Library since November of 2009, a plaque with the “new” name was just unveiled and is on display in the… Read More
New Wheaton Study Calls for Multicultural Business Designation
The Montgomery County Planning Department released its Wheaton Downtown study aimed at continuing the area’s revitalization. The 51-page study showcased the need for an “urban design framework to create a… Read More
Juvenile Arrested in Takoma Park Carjacking
A Washington, D.C. teenager was arrested Wednesday by Takoma Park Police and charged with carjacking. He, along with two adults and one other juvenile, also were charged by Fairfax, Va… Read More
Winter Coat Drive Keeps on Giving
Thanks to a generous community, an additional 44 winter coats were distributed beyond the 1,000 that were given out in January at Long Branch Community Recreation Center. While 1,000 individuals… Read More