Chevy Chase Man Killed in Bethesda Crash
The motorcyclist killed in a two-vehicle crash Oct. 12 has been identified as Abdesselam Beggar of Chevy Chase, 24. The crash occurred at 7 p.m. on Wisconsin Avenue at Chestnut… 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.
Silver Spring’s Outdoor Ice Rink Opens
It may be sunny and in the 60s Friday, but Silver Spring’s outdoor ice rink is up and ready. It opened Thursday. The outdoor rink is located in Veteran’s Plaza… Read More
Montgomery Village Construction Worker Struck, Killed
A Montgomery Village man was killed Oct. 11 after he was struck by a vehicle while working on construction along Indian Heady Highway in Fort Washington. Huera Melandez, 56, was… Read More
Need for Affordable Housing Featured in WAMU Radio Show
County Executive Marc Elrich will ask the council to implement rent control and other measures in an attempt to make housing here more affordable. He made that statement during a… Read More
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
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