Memory Care Patients Forced to Find New Home in 6 Weeks
The Landing in Silver Spring, an assisted living and memory care facility, will close November 15, forcing about 50 residents to seek new homes in only six weeks. According to… 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.
County Unemployment is Below Half of National Average
Unemployment in Montgomery County creeped up slightly, to 1.6% in August, which is less than half the national average, according to County Executive Marc Elrich. In both the previous two… Read More
Shoe Drive Benefits Takoma Park Fire Department, Environment
Bring any old, used sneakers to the Takoma Park Fire Department on Carroll Avenue or the Takoma Park Police Department on Maple Avenue. The goal is to keep the worn-out… Read More
Office Cleaners Hold Rallies Against Proposed Cut in Hours
Office cleaners are expected to hold two rallies in Washington, D.C. Wednesday afternoon to protest a proposed cut in their hours. Area commercial office cleaners, including more than 1,200 who… Read More
Kaiser Permanente Union Members Stage Short-Term Strike
Some employees of the health care provider Kaiser Permanente walked off the job in protest of what they called bad faith bargaining and staffing problems. In Maryland, all facilities are… Read More
Novavax in Gaithersburg’s COVID Vaccine Authorized for Emergency Use
Novavax’s COVID-19 vaccine received emergency use authorization Tuesday from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and can be used to immunize people 12 years and older. The vaccine now… Read More
County Issues Proclamation for National Domestic Awareness Month
Four of the 22 homicides in Montgomery County last year were related to domestic violence, according to Dr. Earl Stoddard, assistant administrative chief officer of the county. During October’s Domestic… Read More
Gaithersburg Police Investigate Stabbing
Detectives with Gaithersburg Police are investigating a stabbing Monday in the area of North Summit Avenue and Park Avenue. Police found a 27-year-old male suffering from stabbing lacerations at 3:16… Read More
‘Carving Colin’ of Olney Creating Bench From 300-Year-Old Linden Tree
Colin Vale, a 32-year-old Olney resident, donned safety glasses and protective clothing as he aimed his chain saw down deep into the branch of a Linden Oak tree that had… Read More
County Receives Federal Funding to Protect LGBTQ+ Youth
Montgomery County will receive $530,000 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to develop violence prevention programs focused on protecting LGTQ+ youth. U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin… Read More
As Department Vacancies Grow, Police Chief Rearranges Officer Staffing
Beginning Nov. 1, Rockville and Gaithersburg cities’ police departments will take over full and primary response duties for police calls in their area. The Montgomery County Police Department will assist… Read More
Chef Andrés: ‘Food is an Agent of Change’
Bethesda Chef José Andrés left Spain for America in 1991 with $50 in his pocket. Since then, he has volunteered at organizations that feed the hungry, created more than 30… Read More