For Safety’s Sake, Dispose of Batteries Properly
In 2023 America your cellphone, laptop, camera, rechargeable vacuum and even greeting cards contain batteries. And each one of those batteries, if heated or punctured, can start a fire with… 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.
Super Bowl Mom’s Locally Designed Shoes Now Displayed at Pro Football Hall of Fame
That jacket, the jersey and those shoes. “Super Mom” Donna Kelce received more attention for what she wore to the Super Bowl than some of the players participating in the… Read More
Infant Deaths Remain Highest in Black Community
About 43% of all fetal and infant deaths in Montgomery County involved Blacks and African American women although they only account for 22% of births here, according to a just-released… Read More
Update: Police Investigate Stabbing in Wheaton
Montgomery County Police updated information about a stabbing near University Boulevard West and Amherst Avenue in Wheaton around 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon. According to newly released information by the… Read More
County, Muslim Community Join Together During Ramadan
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich, the Montgomery County Muslim Foundation and the Montgomery County Muslim Council joined with people from all faiths at Tuesday’s annual Iftar Dinner during Ramadan. The… Read More
Upper Marlboro Man Arrested on Gun, Drug Charges
Gregory Neverson, 20, of Upper Marlboro, was arrested and charged with illegal possession of a stolen handgun and possession with intent to distribute cannabis. On March 30 at 2:45 p.m.,… Read More
State Interim Report on Old Georgetown Bike Lanes: Travel Time Up, Accidents Down
A State Highway Administration interim report on the bike lanes on Old Georgetown Road showed that none of the 35 crashes that occurred from October 1, 2022 to March 15… Read More
County Fire Chief Goldstein Announces Departure After 31 Years
Scott Goldstein, who has been a firefighter in Montgomery County for three decades and the chief for eight years, will retire from Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Service (MCFRS) on… Read More
Wolek Sworn in as Newest District 16 Delegate
Sarah Wolek, a senior faculty specialist at the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business, was sworn in Monday to her new role as state delegate in the… Read More
Transit Coalition Sues Federal Highway Administration for Road Widening Documents
The Maryland Transit Opportunities Coalition filed a lawsuit Monday against the Federal Highway Administration to obtain documents connected to the proposed toll lanes on 1495 and 1270. The 12-page suit… Read More
1 Killed in 2 Car Crash in Silver Spring
Updated April 3 at 3:50 p.m. Montgomery County Police identified the victim of a two-car collision on Norbeck Road as Altai Khaltar, 66, of Derwood. According to police, Khaltar was… Read More
Retired Vice Admiral Chosen to Lead Catholic Charities D.C.
A Silver Spring retired Vice Admiral is the new president and CEO of Catholic Charities D.C. James Malloy, who retired in October 2022 as deputy commander of U.S. Central Command,… Read More