Parts of Beach Drive Opens to Cars on Fridays
As of Dec. 16, all of Beach Drive that is in Montgomery County will be open for vehicles on Fridays. Portions of the road will continue to remain closed 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.
Del. Willkins Chosen to Chair Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland
Del. Jheanelle Wilkins (D-20) is the new chair of the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland. She was its vice chair. Wilkins, who is a Democrat, will lead the organization and… Read More
139 Arrests Made So Far by Police Holiday Alcohol Task Force
During its first four weeks, members of the Montgomery County 2022 Holiday Alcohol Task Force Enforcement have arrested 139 people for driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. Forty-one… Read More
Thieves Steal Christmas Trees from Takoma Park Fire Department
Six Christmas trees were stolen from Takoma Park Volunteer Fire Department’s lot. The sale of these trees is an annual fundraiser to raise money for the fire department volunteer services.… Read More
Karla Silvestre Chosen as Board of Education President
Karla Silvestre became the new Montgomery County Board of Education president during its Tuesday meeting. Shebra Evans, who represents District 4, is the new vice president. At Large Member Silvestre… Read More
Darnestown Man Arrested After Shooting at Police, Striking Officer’s Vehicle Twice
A Darnestown man was arrested after shooting at a Montgomery County Police officer early Tuesday morning. Andrew S. Raymond, 42, is charged with first degree assault and related handgun offenses.… Read More
Police Release Video of Suspects Breaking into Scotland Church in Potomac
This story was updated at 4:15 p.m. to include comments by Executive Marc Elrich. Several suspects forced their way into the Scotland AME Zion Church in Potomac and vandalized property,… Read More
Evan Glass Elected Council President; Friedson Vice-President
Evan Glass, the first openly gay person to be elected to Montgomery County council, was unanimously chosen its president Tuesday during the new 11-member council’s first meeting. Andrew Friedson unanimously… Read More
Silver Spring Residents Charged with Unemployment Insurance Fraud
Three Silver Spring residents face federal charges in connection with unemployment insurance fraud, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Maryland. Altogether, 11 Maryland and California residents were charged in… Read More
Takoma Park Police Increasing Patrols to Curb Incidents of Shots Fired
Takoma Park Police has increased its presence in the area of Roanoke Avenue, where residents have reported hearing shots fired. Residents also reported hearing shots fired in the area of… Read More
Santa, Officer Elves Seek Donations to Spread Cheer at The Children’s Inn
Santa Claus, along with the Montgomery County Police Department (MCP) motor officer elves, will spread holiday cheer and presents to residential patients at The Children’s Inn at the National Institutes… Read More
Hate Graffiti, Shooting Threat Sprawled in Kennedy High School Bathroom
Graffiti found in a John F. Kennedy High School bathroom Nov. 30 included a misspelled threat that someone “would shoot up the school Decemer 1.” The hate message that was… Read More