Raskin Launches Student App Challenge
Middle and high school students are encouraged to enter U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin’s 2022 Congressional App Challenge. The goal is for students to learn how to code by creating their… 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.
Takoma Park Police Investigate Assault
Takoma Park police officers are investigating an assault that took place at the Sunoco gas station in the 6900 block of New Hampshire Avenue Saturday at 1 a.m. When police… Read More
Silver Spring Crowds Enjoy International Festival
Crowds in Silver Spring enjoyed music, dancing and foods during International Food and Craft Festival in Veteran’s Plaza Sunday. Hosted by Chic Events DC, this around the world tour featured more… Read More
Blair Will Ask for Recount Tuesday in Race for County Executive
David Blair, who lost to incumbent Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich by only 35 votes, will submit a petition for a recount in that race Tuesday at noon, Blair’s communication… Read More
Man Dies Following Two-Car Crash in Rockville
UPDATED Aug. 15 at 4:20 p.m. Montgomery County Police has identified the driver who died following a fatal collision Sunday in Rockville. Noel Henry Powell, 62, of Germantown, was pronounced… Read More
Children Enter Drag Queen Story Hour Amid Support, Rainbow Flags
Families with young children passed through a ring of rainbow colors as they entered Drag Queen Story Hour Saturday morning at Brookside Gardens in Wheaton. About 75 people, many waving… Read More
Elrich Now Leads by 35 Votes as Election Results Officially Certified
During a meeting that lasted less than five minutes, members of the Montgomery County Board of Elections (BOE) unanimously voted to certify the results from the July 19 primary. According… Read More
Silver Spring Teen ‘Speaks’ for Social Media Star Qai Qai
While only 16 years old, Taikirha Miller already has 2,000 social media followers; has won numerous modeling pageants including the very first one she entered; been accepted to enter Miss… Read More
Primary Election Results Expected to Be Certified Saturday Afternoon
The primary election results are expected to be certified Saturday at a specially-called 3 p.m. meeting of the Montgomery County Board of Elections. About four hours earlier, the additional 102… Read More
Board of Elections Finds 102 Uncounted Votes; Final Certification Delayed
One hundred two provisional ballots that were cast in the Montgomery County executive race were found during a precertification audit late Thursday night by the Montgomery County Board of Elections… Read More
Recounting of Race for County Executive Expected to Begin Next Week
Official certification of the July 19 primary election is expected Friday evening. While that usually marks the end of vote counting, this time it is just one step before recounting… Read More
Police Alert Seniors to Distraction Jewelry Thefts
Montgomery County Police are investigating what they call distraction thefts in which suspects target senior adults of Asian or Indian descent and steal their gold jewelry. These thefts have been… Read More