Three Injured in Derwood Stabbing Monday
Updated Nov. 3 at 2:45 p.m. A preliminary investigation of the stabbing incident Monday morning by Montgomery County police revealed that a suspect stabbed two family members and a Good… 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.
Whitman High School Stages an ‘It’s Academic’ Reunion
Walt Whitman High School was the scene of The Battle of the Ages Thursday as the 1970 “It’s Academic” team challenged the Bethesda school’s current team of students and teachers.… Read More
“Yoga” & “Spanish” Teacher to Bethesda Woman Found Guilty of Her Murder
The so-called yoga and Spanish teacher to Bethesda resident Sue Ann Marcum was found guilty of second-degree murder Thursday in relation to her 2010 death. Marcum was 52 years old.… Read More
Moore Declares State of Emergency to Aid Federal Workers, SNAP Recipients
Governor Wes Moore today declared a state of emergency in an effort to help residents who have lost funding or employment due to the federal shutdown. Moore issued an executive… Read More
Takoma Park Man Charged with Recording Women in Local Gyms
Tshikundi Taty, 44, of Takoma Park, was charged with recording women inside a gym bathroom, and police believe there are additional victims. Montgomery County police officers on Oct. 10 responded… Read More
Leaf Collection Starts Nov. 10
Montgomery County will begin picking up leaves Nov. 1o, but officials prefer residents “leave the leaves.” The county scheduled two leaf pickups over a six-week period and requests that residents… Read More
Rockville Resident Sets Fire to Own Apartment, Charged With Reckless Endangerment
A Rockville resident was charged with first degree arson after allegedly “intentionally setting fire” to their apartment at the Bethesda Park Condominiums on Braxfield Court near Parklawn Drive Tuesday, according… Read More
Montgomery County Says It Can’t Supplement Federal SNAP Benefits Lost During Shutdown
The roughly 68,000 Montgomery County residents who receive monthly Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits will not have their cards refilled with any money for their November allotment as part of… Read More
Silver Spring Teen Charged with Making Bomb Threats
A 17-year-old Silver Spring resident was charged with calling in two bomb threats against a Rockville company. According to Montgomery County Police, the phone calls were made on Thursday, Oct.… Read More
Sheriff’s Department Still Dealing with Vacancies, But ‘Doing Better’
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office continues to be understaffed, but, “We’ve made a lot of progress in day-to-day needs,” Sheriff Maxwell Uy said during a briefing Monday before the council’s… Read More
Police Investigating Incident at Middle School That Left Student Hospitalized
Montgomery County Police officers are investigating an incident that left an Odessa Shannon Middle School student in serious condition after being struck in the head by a metal object during a… Read More
Rockville Man Charged With Drug, Weapons Possession
A 33-year-old Rockville man was arrested following a several months-long drug investigation by Montgomery County police officers. The suspect, Elijah Bell ,is being held without bond on drug and weapons… Read More