Man Hospitalized Following Shooting in Silver Spring
Montgomery County Police officers are investigating a June 19 shooting in the area of Hunters Gate Court in Silver Spring. An adult male was transported to the hospital with serious… 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.
Commercial Truck Spills Diesel Fuel on Shady Grove Road
A commercial vehicle spilled diesel fuel onto Shady Grove Road by Briardale Road in Derwood Friday afternoon, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue. A sand truck was used to… Read More
Area Drought Watch Lifted After 11 Months
Thanks to all the recent storms and heavy rain, the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) lifted the area’s drought watch. This area has been under a drought watch since… Read More
Garrett Park Man Charged in Threats to Jewish Groups
Clift A. Seferlis, 55, of Garrett Park, was arrested and charged with mailing threatening communications to Jewish organizations. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of Pennsylvania, from at… Read More
Goldberg Kicks Off Run For At-Large Council Seat
Scott Goldberg, an attorney who has served on many county and nonprofit boards, announced his bid for an At-Large seat on the county council. He is running on the Democratic… Read More
Rockville Renters Call For Rent Stabilization
Two Rockville City councilmembers will introduce a motion at an upcoming meeting to discuss rent stabilization. Councilmembers Izola Shaw and David Myles said they planned to revisit rent stabilization after… Read More
Police Investigate Stabbing in Rockville
Rockville City Police are investigating another act of violence that follows three recent shootings. On Tuesday, shortly after 7 p.m., police officers responded to Maryvale Park in the 800 block… Read More
Council Introduces Bill To Continue Use of Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers
Two weeks before the Montgomery County ban on gas-powered leaf blowers goes into effect, councilmembers proposed to amend the law to add a seasonal exemption. Currently there is a ban… Read More
Council Bill Aims to Increase Property Tax Credit for Childcare Providers
On Tuesday, County Councilmembers plan to introduce a bill to increase the tax credit for improvements to property at childcare or daycare services. The goal hopes to give parents of… Read More
Rockville City Experiences 3rd Shooting in 4 Days
Rockville City and Montgomery County police officers are investigating the death of an adult male from an apparent gunshot wound on June 14. Officers responded to an apartment at 7:51… Read More
D.C. Man Sentenced to Life Plus 60 Years in Death of 1 Year Old
Marlon Melendez of Washington, D.C. was sentenced on June 13 to life in prison plus an additional 60 years for the murder of his girlfriend’s 16-month-old son. On Feb 6,… Read More
Shepherd’s Table’s New Logo Highlights Its Culinary Programs
Shepherd’s Table in Silver Spring sports a new look as it aims to let the community know it not only feeds the hungry but helps them gain marketable culinary skills.… Read More