Police Seeking Biker in Gaithersburg Park Incident
The Maryland-National Capital Park Police is looking for a man who was riding an electric bicycle when he reportedly waved a handgun at soccer players and uttered racial slurs. The… 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.
Ukranian Soldier Gets ‘Chance for a New Life’ in Silver Spring
Oleksandr (Alex) Chaika arrived in Maryland not quite two weeks ago, but already is walking confidently on the prosthetic leg he received for free from the Medical Center Orthotics and… Read More
Anti-Racist Audit Shows MCPS Has Good Intent But Implementation Varies by School
A 200-page Anti-Racist System Audit report of the Montgomery County Public Schools shows the need for a district-wide effort to enable all students, regardless of their background, to be able… Read More
Germantown Man Charged with Attempted Murder in Montgomery Village Shooting
Damien Fisher, 29, of Germantown, has been charged with attempted first-degree murder and first-degree assault in connection with an Aug. 16 shooting in the 18300 block of Lost Knife Circle,… Read More
Anderson Accepts Responsibility, Punishment for Bar, Drinking in County Office
Casey Anderson, chair of the Montgomery County Planning Board · Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, acknowledged that he had a liquor cabinet in his county office and that he did drink,… Read More
Biden, Trone Praise Workers, Unions During Maryland Visit
U.S. Rep. David Trone (D-6) joined Pres. Biden Friday at the Volvo Group Powertrain Operations in Hagerstown on Friday during National Manufacturing Day. Biden praised the workers and unions in… Read More
WUMCO Help Aims to Improve Health of Western Upper County Residents
Western Upper Montgomery County residents live on the outskirts with limited public transportation and few medical facilities. While Montgomery County has one primary care physician for every 734 residents, the… Read More
Teachers, MCPS at Odds Before Negotiations Even Begin
Members of the Montgomery County Education Association (MCEA) went public Thursday afternoon with their concerns that negotiations for a new contract have hit a stumbling block before they even begin.… Read More
Trone will Join Pres. Biden to Speak on the Economy Friday
President Joe Biden will speak about the economy during a visit Friday afternoon at Hagerstown Regional Airport. Rep. David Trone (D-MD 6th District) also will speak at the event. “I… Read More
Days After Snipers Were Apprehended, Police Chief Moose Gave First Interview to MCM
For Montgomery County residents, former Police Chief Charles Moose was their link to the Beltway Sniper shootings 20 years ago. Scared to go shopping, buy gas or send their children… Read More
County Official Docked Four Weeks Pay for Alcohol Bar, Drinking in His Office
Casey Anderson, chair of the Montgomery County Planning Board · Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, was docked four weeks of his salary for having a full bar in his Wheaton office… Read More
Legalization of Marijuana is on November Ballot
When Marylanders vote in the upcoming Gubernatorial Election in November, they will be asked whether to make it legal for anyone 21 years or older to use marijuana. The ballot… Read More