Elrich Has Big Plans for Second Term
After being reelected Tuesday, Executive Marc Elrich excitedly discussed plans for his second term that include making Montgomery County a more affordable place to live, bringing in STEM jobs and… 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.
‘We Won’: Elrich Looks Forward to Second Term with Democratic Governor, Diverse Council
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich appeared headed for a second term. As of 10:45 p.m. Tuesday, he had 72% of the vote to Republican Reardon Sullivan’s 27% with 214 of… Read More
Voting Turnout ‘More Than Average’ at Senior Center in Silver Spring
By 11 a.m. Tuesday, 295 had cast ballots at the Margaret Schweinhart Senior Center in Silver Spring, including 207 Democrats, 31 Republicans and 56 unaffiliated voters. “It’s been kind of… Read More
Gaithersburg Teen Pleads Guilty to Shooting in Magruder High School Bathroom
Steven Alston Jr., who was charged with attempted first-degree murder following the January 21 shooting of a fellow student at Magruder High School in Rockville, pleaded guilty Monday. He will… Read More
Sheila Hixson, Longest Serving Woman in Maryland General Assembly, Dies
Former Maryland District 20 Delegate Sheila Hixson died Sunday evening. She was 89. She was the longest serving woman in the Maryland General Assembly and the first woman to chair… Read More
MCPS, MCEA Agree to Begin Contract Talks
Contract negotiators for Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) and the Montgomery County Education Association (MCEA) agreed to begin negotiations Nov. 10 through Zoom after approving ground rules on how negotiations… Read More
Music, Comedy Highlight Veterans Day Observances
UPDATE: The city of Gaithersburg’s wreath-laying ceremony scheduled for Friday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. will take place indoors at the Activity Center at Bohrer Park, 506 South Frederick Ave.… Read More
Bethesda Dentists Collect Clothing for Women’s Shelter
Dentists in Bethesda sponsored a month-long clothing drive to benefit the Interfaith Women’s Shelter in Rockville. Staff and dental patients of Bethesda Orthodontics, Bethesda Chevy Chase Pediatric Dentistry, Kazemi Oral… Read More
Owls and Hawks and Falcons: Oh My!
Owls, hawks and falcons are featured at the eighth annual Owl Moon Raptor Festival on Nov. 13 at Black Hill Regional Park Center. The free event runs from noon to… Read More
Wes Moore Excited About ‘Economic Activity We Are Seeing Here’ During Bethesda Tour
Wes Moore and Aruna Miller, the democratic candidates for Maryland governor and lieutenant governor, toured Bethesda Thursday, stopping to chat with store owners, customers and people on the street. They… Read More
Part of Beach Drive Now Closed to Motorized Traffic Year-Round
A five-mile strip of Beach Drive will be closed to motorized vehicles all year, the National Park Service announced Wednesday. Only pedestrians and cyclists will be welcome on Beach Drive… Read More
Recent Homicide Arrest Marks 100% Closure Rate for 2022 Murders
Following the Oct. 27 arrest of a Gaithersburg teen in connection with the fatal shooting of Keon Jones, 19, of Germantown, the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) has closed out… Read More