Silver Spring Man Charged with Possession of Loaded Handgun
A Silver Spring man was arrested and charged with possession of a handgun and ammunition, which he is prohibited to have. Takoma Park Police arrested Malik Joel Anthon, 25, on… 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.
Man Found Dead at Rockville Library had Chronic Medical Issues
Rockville City Police responded to am emergency at the Rockville Library Wednesday at 6 p.m. At that time, they found an unresponsive man on the second floor. According to police,… Read More
Former Sheraton in Silver Spring Reopens as DoubleTree by Hilton
A ribbon was cut Wednesday evening to mark the opening of the DoubleTree by Hilton in Silver Spring. The building at 8777 Georgia Avenue formerly was the Sheraton Silver Spring.… Read More
Council Creates Program to Add Affordable Housing Units
In an effort to create more affordable housing in Montgomery County, councilmembers on Tuesday created a county payment in lieu of taxes abatement program. It enables the county to negotiate… Read More
Council Sets Public Hearing on Proposed Police Accountability Board
As required by state law, Montgomery County is creating a police accountability board and an administrative charging committee. They would be charged with reviewing police misconduct and recommending possible disciplinary… Read More
Metro Phases 7000-Series Cars Back into Service Following Derailment
Metro gradually is returning to use its 7000-series railcars, which had been pulled in mid-October following a derailment on the Blue Line due to problems with the fleet’s wheel assembly.… Read More
New Board of Education Member Joftus Sworn In
Scott Joftus was sworn in to the board of education for the Montgomery County Public Schools on Tuesday. Joftus is the sole male on the eight-member board. Joftus will represent… Read More
Council Extends Time Taxis Can Be on the Road by 2 Years
Montgomery County Councilmembers unanimously agreed to temporarily extend from eight to 10 years the time a taxi can be used, but they clearly were not pleased to have to do… Read More
Council Allocates Millions in Grants to Help Residents, Schools Recover from Pandemic
County councilmembers Tuesday unanimously allocated millions of dollars in federal and state grants to improve schools and assist those experiencing mental health issues that arose during the pandemic. About $2.75… Read More
New Council President Albornoz Calls Rising Crimes Rates ‘Sobering’
Homicides, car jackings, auto thefts and drug overdoses have all risen dramatically throughout Montgomery County in the past year. There has been a 29% increase in homicides, a 136% increase… Read More
Seneca Valley High School Evacuates Students for Second Time This Week
On Friday, for the second time this week, students at Seneca Valley High School were evacuated from the school in Germantown. They had also evacuated on Dec. 8 following reports… Read More
University Blvd., Silver Spring Bike Lanes Will Be Removed But Could Return
On about Dec. 17, the pilot program that provided bike lanes on both sides of University Boulevard between Amherst and Arcola avenues in Silver Spring is expected to end and… Read More