Six Vehicles Damaged, Airbags Stolen in Takoma Park
Six cars had their windows smashed and their airbags stolen while in parking lots in the 7300 and 7400 blocks of New Hampshire Avenue in Takoma Park. According to police,… 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.
Area Colleges Team Up to Aid MCPS Students Prepare for Careers
The goal of the new READY Institute, which stands for Resilient Education for All, Designed for You, is to provide career-building opportunities for Montgomery County Public School (MCPS) students. Montgomery… Read More
Noyes’ StoryWalk Pays Tribute to Harriet Tubman
The 14th Noyes Children’s Library Foundation StoryWalk honors Harriet Tubman and features Lesa Cline-Ransome’s book, Before She Was Harriet. In partnership with Montgomery Parks, the library foundation has put the… Read More
Fourth of July Fireworks are Back After Two-Year Hiatus
Montgomery County is returning to its pre-pandemic Fourth of July festivities with fireworks in Germantown, Kensington, Gaithersburg and Rockville. “It’s great to be able to gather again and enjoy the… Read More
‘Multiple Incidents of Hate’ Cause Concern Among Residents
In the past two weeks, KKK images appeared on an internet search for Damascus High School, antisemitic flyers with a swastika were posted on a bus station near a synagogue… Read More
County Expected to Offer Rebates for Private Security Cameras
Montgomery County councilmembers introduced a bill Tuesday for a private security camera incentive program that would provide rebates and vouchers for individuals and businesses to purchase their own security cameras.… Read More
County Gearing Up for COVID Vaccines for Kids Under Five
Montgomery County is gearing up to administer COVID-19 vaccinations to children younger than five years old. Approval for that age group is expected this month. However, Health and Human Services… Read More
Montgomery County Soon Will Test Wastewater for Signs of COVID-19
Montgomery County soon will test its wastewater for indications of COVID-19 as part of a six-month pilot. “It ill be a nice early warning tool. It is a surveillance tool,”… Read More
Restoration Planned at Former Negro League Field in Gaithersburg
Johnson Park in Gaithersburg, once the heart of Black baseball in Montgomery, will be restored, it was announced June 12 at the First Annual Clarence “Pint” Isreal Juneteenth Classic at… Read More
Wootton High School Graduate Myles Frost Wins Best Actor at Tony Awards
Myles Frost, a Thomas Wootton High School graduate, thanked his mother as he accepted his first Tony award one month before his 23rd birthday. “You taught me and showed me… Read More
Councilmember Navarro’s Candidacy for Lt. Governor is Suspended
Former Prince George’s Executive Rushern L. Baker III and Councilmember Nancy Navarro suspended their bid for Maryland governor and lt. governor, effective immediately. “Having considered the financial challenges facing our… Read More
Raskin Tells Einstein Grads: ‘Find Your Path that is Yours and Magically Yours Alone’
U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD8th) told the Albert Einstein High School Class of 2022 to find their own path and always remember they can thrive despite setbacks. “For anyone who… Read More