Wootton Alum Nominated for Tony Award as Best Actor in MJ the Musical
When Myles Frost was a student at Thomas Wootton High School, he performed a Michael Jackson routine at the talent show. Just a few years later, he is on Broadway,… 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.
School Superintendent McKnight Praises ‘Extraordinary Budget in Extraordinary Times’
Montgomery County Public Schools Board of Education members approved a $2.9 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2023 Tuesday that is an increase of $138 million from the current year. Interim… Read More
Sexual Victims React to Former Whitman HS Rowing Coach Guilty Plea
After learning that former Walt Whitman High School teacher and rowing coach had pleaded guilty to sexual abuse of a former student and athlete, the Network for Victim Recovery of… Read More
Silver Spring Man Charged with Impersonating Police Officer
Matthew Kinsey of Silver Spring was charged with impersonating a police officer in connection with his attempt to enter the main gate of Leisure World and identifying himself as a… Read More
Area Cyclists Participate in World Bicycle Day Started by North Bethesda Resident
Fifth graders from the Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart in Bethesda celebrated World Bicycle Day June 3 by going out for a spin. World Bicycle Day was initiated… Read More
Juvenile Charged with Setting Poolesville Playground Fire
A juvenile was arrested in connection with a playground fire in Poolesville Sunday. The juvenile was released to the custody of his family. The fire occurred on Fisher Avenue near… Read More
Former Whitman Teacher, Rowing Coach Pleads Guilty to Sexual Abuse of Minor
Kirkland Shipley, a former teacher and girls’ rowing coach at Walt Whitman High School in Bethesda, pled guilty Friday to sexually abusing a high school student and possessing sexually explicit… Read More
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
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