Protests Continue Saturday at Tesla in Rockville
Activists plan to protest again on Saturday between 11 a.m. until noon at the Tesla on Rockville Pike. They are joining multiple protests across the country against Elon Musk, who… 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.
MCPS Favors Cell Phone Restrictions During Class Time, And More
When students are not using their phones during classroom time, they tend to engage in classroom discussions and with their classmates more, according to a Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS)… Read More
Argyle Teachers Urged Board of Education to Build Safer School
Teachers from Argyle Middle School in Silver Spring urged members of the Montgomery County Board of Education (BOE) Thursday to build a new school “that prioritizes safety, high-quality air, and… Read More
2 Arrested Following Fight That Led to High School Lockdown
Two people were arrested following a fight that involved gunshots that led to a lockdown at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School Wednesday. Maryland-National Capital Park Police arrested a juvenile on firearms-related… Read More
Education Board Room Named in Memory of Former Member Patricia O’Neill
The Montgomery County Board of Education’s board room was named Thursday in memory of 23-year Board of Education member Patricia O’Neill. O’Neill, who lived in Bethesda, died in September of… Read More
First County Charter School Breaks Ground
Ground was broken Wednesday for Montgomery County’s first charter school. The MECCA Business Learning Institute, a middle school career academy for business, entrepreneurship and leadership, is set to open at… Read More
‘People’s Press Conference’ Planned in Support of Full Funding of School Budget
Members of multiple unions representing employees of Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) are holding a “People’s Press Conference” on Feb. 27 at 5:30 p.m. at the Montgomery County Executive Office… Read More
4 Charged With Theft From Multiple Area Stores
Gaithersburg City Police officers arrested four suspects from Washington, D.C. who are believed to be involved in an organized retail theft ring. Mone Herndon, 26, Shawn Stewart, 26, Precious Spivey,… Read More
Fatal Crash in Olney Under Investigation
UPDATED Feb. 21 at 8:45 a.m. Montgomery County Police officers identified the man killed in Wednesday’s collision as 56-year-old Isadore Morton Gudelsky of Bethesda. ______________________ Montgomery County Police officers are investigating… Read More
Elrich: Federal Layoffs Could Cause ‘Seismic Shock’ to County
UPDATED Feb. 21 at 11:15 a.m. A county officials clarified Friday that the Women’s Business Center Rockville received a letter saying it could lose its $300,000 contract. However, as of… Read More
B-CC High School on Lockdown Following Report of Shots Fired Nearby
UPDATED at 3:20 p.m. The shelter in place at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School remained in place as school ended Wednesday. Students are being dismissed at their regularly scheduled time. ———————————————–… Read More
Board of Education Set to Discuss Cell Phone Use in Schools
Thursday at 5:20 p.m., Montgomery County Board of Education (BOE) members are scheduled to discuss the results of its current pilot program concerning the use of cell phones and other… Read More