4H King and Queen Reign at County Ag Fair
Montgomery County 4H members crowned Andres Guerra and Gracie Ray their 2023 king and queen. Guerra, a rising senior at J.F. Kennedy High School in Silver Spring, and Ray, a… 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.
Higher Goals: Councilmember Sayles Sets Sights on Seat in Congress
After sitting on Gaithersburg City Council and now Montgomery County Council, Laurie-Anne Sayles has set her sights on a role in the federal government. Last. week, she declared her candidacy… Read More
County Urban Search and Rescue Team Deploying to Hawaii
A 70-member urban search and rescue team from Montgomery County is scheduled to deploy to Hawaii Wednesday to aid in rescue work following the wildfires. Team members planned to depart… Read More
2 Dogs Die While Owners Evacuated During Possible Gas Leak
Two dogs died and at least three others were injured while residents at a home in the 7700 block of Carroll Avenue in Takoma Park evacuated in what was thought… Read More
Newborn Calf Welcomed at County Fair
Weighing in at 80 pounds, Bear made his debut at the Montgomery County Fair. The Angus calf was born early Sunday morning and within one hour, he was already walking.… Read More
Sen. Van Hollen Endorses PG County Exec. Alsobrooks for Cardin’s Senate Seat
During a visit to Silver Spring Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen endorsed Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Ben Cardin. Cardin… Read More
Committee Formed to Limit County Executive to 2 Terms
Members of the Montgomery County Committee for Better Government are circulating a petition to limit the number of terms a county executive may have. County Executive Marc Elrich currently is… Read More
County Ag Fair Features 4H Members, Gaithersburg Marching Band
Montgomery County Agricultual Fair goers took time out from all the carnival rides, farm animals and food offerings to enjoy a parade Sunday night. The parade featured the Gaithersburg High… Read More
Councilmembers Continue Weighing in on Charges Against MCPS Principal
County councilmembers, as well as the public at large, continue expressing concern over a recent Washington Post article concerning a Montgomery County Public School employee who was promoted despite having… Read More
Elrich Calls Charges Against MCPS Principal ‘Really Concerning’
County Executive Marc Elrich questioned how a Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) employee could have six complaints of sexual harassment and other inappropriate behavior filed against him and, if true,… Read More
Clarksburg High Invited to Sing at World Culture Fest
Clarksburg High School choir and alumni will perform the national anthem on the World Stage at the Epic World Culture Festival. The Montgomery County Public School singers will perform the… Read More
Rockville Biotech Company Working to Find Cure for HIV Goes Public
A Rockville company that only started in June is going public through a business combination with 10X Capital Venture Acquisition Corp. III. American Gene Technologies (AGT) in Rockville ramped up… Read More