County Commission for Women Celebrates 50 Years Sunday
The Montgomery County Commission for Women holds its 50th anniversary celebration June 5 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Wheaton Regional Park. The free event includes music, fun 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.
Community Picnic in Gaithersburg Saturday Honors Shooting Victims
The Maryland Chapter of Moms Demand Action, in partnership with Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund, is hosting several community events throughout the state Saturday. A community picnic is planned… Read More
Harini Logan Crowned Bee Champion After Amazing Display in Spell Off
Eighth grader Harini Logan was named Scripps National Spelling Bee champion in a contest that featured spelling, vocabulary and speed. Logan, of San Antonio, Texas, proudly raised the championship cup… Read More
Premier St. James Sports and Health Club Coming to Bethesda
The St. James sports facility and health and wellness club is coming to Bethesda this winter. The Springfield flagship complex opened in 2018 followed by one in Reston Town Center… Read More
Swastika Posted at Bus Stop by Silver Spring Synagogue
An antisemitic flyer with a swastika was hung at the bus stop on Lamberton Drive by Arcola Drive in Silver Spring June 2. The bus shelter is across from Young… Read More
Suspect Breaks into Home, Steals 2 Cars in Takoma Park
Takoma Park Police are investigating a home burglary and stolen car incident that happened Wednesday. Police responded to the 500 block of Albany Avenue at 5 a.m. after being told… Read More
35 MCPS Students Earn National Merit College Scholarships
35 Montgomery County Public School students are National Merit Scholars and will receive scholarships between $500 and $2,000 for up to four years from the colleges they will attend. The… Read More
County Raises Rainbow Flag to Kick Off Pride Month
Montgomery County raised a pride flag at Veterans Plaza in Downtown Silver Spring Wednesday morning marking the start of Pride Month. Throughout June, there will be activities scheduled, and the… Read More
County School, Police Officials Continually Train for Active Shooter Situations
Montgomery County police, school district and community officials constantly train in hopes of avoiding the horrific school shooting in Texas that killed 19 children and two teachers. During an hour-long… Read More
Thayer Terrace in Silver Spring Cited for Nonworking Air Conditioning
UPDATE at 4 p.m. June 1, 2022 The Montgomery County Department of Housing and Community Affairs verified Wednesday afternoon that contractors currently are onsite, replacing the part and making the… Read More
Montgomery County Hunters Bag 164 Wild Turkeys During Season
Hunters in Montgomery County bagged 164 wild turkeys during Maryland’s 2022 turkey season. That is 10 more than in 2021. Throughout the state, hunters bagged 4,208 turkeys this spring, 8%… Read More
Purchasing Unregistered Ghost Guns Now Illegal in Maryland
Purchasing, transferring or selling unfinished gun frames or receivers now is illegal in Maryland, effective June 1. By March 1, 2023 no one may posses a ghost gun. The Maryland… Read More