Family of Murder Victim Calls Her ‘A Shining Star’
Mark Harris, whose daughter’s fatal overdose was abetted by her employer who was also her lover, hopes that those suffering from mental illness or drug abuse will learn from his… 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.
Dentist Guilty of Depraved Heart Murder, Involuntary Manslaughter
A jury Friday found Dr. James Michael Ryan, 50, of Clarksburg guilty of second-degree depraved heart murder and involuntary manslaughter for the fatal overdose of his girlfriend, Sarah Harris, 25.… Read More
Surprised Potomac Women Wins $10,000 From Publishers Clearing House
When presented with an oversized $10,000 check Friday, Jinhee Wilde of Potomac seemed more confused than excited. Turns out the founder of the immigration law firm WA Law Group in… Read More
Federal Judge: Children Cannot Opt Out of Classes With LGBT Book Characters
Muslim and Christian families who want their children to opt out of English language arts classes when books containing LGBTQ characters are read were dealt a legal blow Thursday when… Read More
Teacher’s Union President to Board of Education: ‘You So Far Have Failed Us’
Montgomery County Education Association (MCEA) President Jennifer Martin reiterated the teacher union’s strong desire to remove the Jackson Lewis law firm from an investigation surrounding reported sexual harassment allegations levied… Read More
MCPS Teacher Staffing Reported at 99% as First Day Nears
Just ahead of back to school day on Monday, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) administration reported that the district’s teaching positions are 99.03% full. In a district with 211 schools… Read More
MCPS: ‘Nearly Fully Staffed for Teachers and Fully Staffed for Bus Drivers’
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) opens its doors Monday to a larger student body than last year and more than enough bus drivers to staff its routes. The district is… Read More
Rockville Holds Gun Buyback on Saturday
Montgomery Couny residents can turn in their firearms in exchange for a $100 or $200 Visa gift card this Saturday. Rockville City Police, in partnership with the Montgomery County State’s… Read More
MCPS Declares War on Chronic Absenteeism
All Together Now: In Schools Together, Learn Together, Achieve Together. This is the theme of Montgomery County Public Schools’ newly rolled out attendance action plan. During the previous school year,… Read More
Widening, Toll Lanes Remain in New Plans for I495, I270
Maryland Governor Wes Moore announced Monday the state will proceed with plans to improve the American Legion Bridge and create managed lanes along I495 and I270. However, Moore said he… Read More
‘Anyone Who Is Implicated In Wrongdoing Will Be Held Accountable. Period.’
Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Monifa McKnight and Board of Education (BOE) President Karla Silvestre both vowed Tuesday that an investigation into former Principal Joel Beidleman will be unbiased… Read More
Rockville’s Zwi Headlines STARS of the Spectrum Celebration at Fenway Park
From Rockville to Boston’s Fenway Park, Gabrielle Zwi uses their voice and ukulele to communicate. The Walter Johnson High School graduate, who has a degree from Columbia University, plays in… Read More