Pedestrian Struck and Killed in Silver Spring
A 70-year-old man who was crossing New Hampshire Avenue Jan. 17 at 5:35 p.m. was struck and killed by a driver heading southbound on New Hampshire Avenue near Elton Road… 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.
Rep. Trone Tests Positive; Urges ‘Folks to #Get Vaccinated’
U.S. Rep. David Trone (D-6) tested positive for COVID-19 on Jan. 15 and “is only experiencing mild symptoms,” he said. “I’m fully vaccinated and boosted and am thankfully only experiencing… Read More
Flower Branch Fire Victims Still Trying to Rebuild Their Lives
Six days ago, a fire swept through Flower Branch Apartments in Silver Spring, forcing about 50 people to find temporary housing. As of Friday, 17 families, consisting of 34 adults… Read More
Biden Nominates Bloom Raskin of Takoma Park to Federal Reserve
President Joe Biden nominated Sarah Bloom Raskin of Takoma Park to serve as Vice Chair for Supervision of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. She must be confirmed… Read More
94% of Teachers’ Union Support ‘No Confidence’ Vote Against MCPS Leadership
In results released today, a whopping 94.28% of the almost 7,000 Montgomery County Education Association members who voted supported a no-confidence resolution against the Montgomery County Public Schools Board of… Read More
Einstein Senior Speaks Out Against Derogatory Comments at Soccer Game
An Albert Einstein High School varsity soccer player told members of the Montgomery County Public Schools Board of Education (BOE) Thursday that when her team played Sept. 30, 2021, it… Read More
Video of Fatal Police-Involved Shooting in Silver Spring Released
Dashboard and police body-worn camera video from the fatal police-involved shooting Dec. 29 in Silver Spring was released today by the Independent Investigations Division of the Maryland Attorney General’s office. Osman… Read More
2 State Delegates Propose Change in How School Board Members are Elected
Maryland Delegates David Moon and Vaughn Stewart are working on legislation that would add an additional member to the Montgomery County Public Schools Board of Education and change the the… Read More
County Alcohol Stores Reduce Hours Due to Staffing Shortages
As of Wednesday, Jan. 12 Montgomery County’s Department of Alcohol Beverage Services (ABS) will temporarily reduce hours at all 26 of its retail stores due to COVID-related staffing shortages. The… Read More
D.C. Teenager Charged with Several Carjackings in Silver Spring
A Washington, D.C. teenager was arrested for carjacking and beating some of his victims while wearing an ankle bracelet monitor as ordered by Washington, D.C. Superior Court due to a… Read More
Teacher Union’s Representative Assembly Has ‘No Confidence’ in MCPS Board, Leadership
Upset that Montgomery County Public Schools continue to meet in person rather than go virtual, Montgomery County Education Association’s Representative Assembly agreed to present to its members a resolution that… Read More
Intruder Freed After Being Stuck for Four Hours in Chimney of Silver Spring Home
It took members of the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service about 90 minutes to remove a man stuck in a chimney during the early morning hours of Jan. 8.… Read More