Driver Killed on I270 Following Brief Police Chase
An adult male was killed early Saturday morning following a police chase on I270 south of Route 28. Montgomery County Police responded to a call for a welfare check on… 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.
Schools’ Former Transportation Leader Pleads Guilty in Theft Scheme
The former Montgomery County Public Schools Assistant Director of Transportation pleaded guilty May 18 to a theft scheme involving more than $100,000 and misconduct in office. Charles Ewald was released… Read More
Councilmembers, MCEA, Realtors Explain Their Views on 2024 Budget
County councilmembers are expected to vote May 25 on the Fiscal Year 2024 $6.7 billion budget. About half of those dollars are slated for the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS).… Read More
Neighbors Will Gather Sunday to ‘Take Back Our Trail’ Following Tuesday’s Sexual Assault
Neighbors and Northwest Branch trail users concerned about Tuesday’s sexual assault and robbery will meet at the trail May 21 at 4 p.m. for a communal Take Back Our Trail… Read More
2 Seriously Injured in Friday Morning School Bus Collision
A Montgomery County school bus and a black BMW 328xi collided Friday at 7:42 a.m. The driver and the passenger in the BMW were transported to area hospitals with life-threatening… Read More
Portable Classrooms Placed at Einstein High School Tennis Court
Albert Einstein High School in Kensington is losing one of its tennis courts to make way for portable classrooms, and athletes there are not happy. The portable trailers are needed… Read More
Police Identify Teen Fatally Shot at Wheaton Metro
UPDATED May 19 at 2:35 p.m. Montgomery County Police identified the victim in Thursday night’s shooting at the Wheaton Metro station. Tenneson Vaughn Leslie, Jr. of Greenbelt, died in an… Read More
‘Cancer Free’ Raskin Schedules Bandanas Across America Campaign Kick Off
A very happy and “cancer free” U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin is celebrating by announcing his bid for reelection. The ranking member of the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability is… Read More
Transportation Board Awards Funds to Improve Road Safety
The National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board approved three projects aimed at improving road safety in Montgomery County. The City of Gaithersburg was awarded $60,000 to develop a local road… Read More
Realtors’ Signs Throughout County Protest Tax Hikes
An organization representing area realtors have installed signs declaring “Higher Taxes Means Fewer Affordable Homes” at some of Montgomery County’s largest intersections. The Greater Capital Area Association of Realtors placed… Read More
Hyattsville Man Charged With Raping Woman on Northwest Branch Trial
Jose Roberto Hernandez-Penal of Hyattsville was arrested and charged with first-degree rape, kidnapping and armed robbery in connection with Tuesday’s sexual assault on the Northwest Branch Trail off Columbia Pike… Read More
Elrich Recommends Dr. Bridgers for Director of Health and Human Services
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich announced Wednesday that he has recommended to the Montgomery County Council that Dr. James Bridgers be named director of the Department of Health and Human… Read More