Hurry Out to Catch Sunflowers Before It Is Too Late
Several residents headed out to Poolesville Thursday now that the time to view the sunflower fields is dwindling. The favorite annual sunflower viewing spots are along River Road at the… 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.
Rockville JCC Announces Inclusive Sportsplex to Open in 2023
An inclusive sportsplex at the Bender Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington on Montrose Road in Rockville is expected to open in early 2023. The Bender JCC Sportsplex will feature… Read More
Council’s Antisemitism Resolution Delayed Until September
A resolution that would have defined antisemitism and reaffirmed Montgomery County Council’s commitment to stand up to hate and extremism will not be voted on until at least September. It… Read More
2 Men Commit Armed Robbery at Sunoco in Silver Spring
Montgomery County Police are investigating an armed robbery at a Sunoco gas station in the 8300 block of Colesville Road in Silver Spring on Wednesday at 1:13 p.m. According to… Read More
Councilmember Katz: Wolf Was ‘Just a Good, Nice Person’
Councilmember Sidney Katz described his campaign manager as “just a good, nice person. He had a good sense of humor. He was just a lot of fun to be around.”… Read More
Council Approves Ballot Question for November Election
Although voting continues from the July 19 primary, Montgomery County Council already is working on the ballot for the November general election. Council members unanimously agreed Tuesday to ask voters… Read More
Man Shot at Glenmont Local Park Called ‘Isolated Incident’ by Police
Maryland-National Capital Park Police responded to a shooting at Glenmont Local Park Wednesday at 3 p.m. An adult male was found suffering from a non-life-threatening gunshot wound at the park… Read More
Sunflowers Aren’t Forever, Hurry to Poolesville to View Them
The clock is ticking…there’s not much time left to view the fields of sunflowers at the McKee-Beshers Wildlife Management Area in Poolesville. The fields, off River Road, are planted each… Read More
County Executive Race Still Too Close To Call, Vote Counting Resumes
The Board of Elections resumed ballot counting Wednesday morning following a break Tuesday. As of 9 p.m. July 26, the race for Montgomery County Executive remained too close to call.… Read More
No Winner Tuesday; Mega Millions Jackpot Surpasses $1 Billion
If you did not buy a ticket for Tuesday’s Mega Millions lottery worth $810 million, you’re in luck. There was no grand prize winner and the jackpot is now worth… Read More
Board of Education Rejects Charter School Application
Despite a recommendation for approval from Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Superintendent Monifa McKnight, the Board of Education (BOE) turned down a request for a public charter school that would… Read More
Education Association President: School District in ‘Downward Spiral’
There is a 53% increase in resignations and retirements among Montgomery County Public School staff as compared to the end of the previous school year, according to Montgomery County Education… Read More