Silver Spring Man Killed in D.C. Stabbing
A Silver Spring man died from apparent stab wounds inside a business in the 1900 block of 9th Street, Northwest D.C. Kenneth Thomas Jr., 42, was pronounced dead at the… 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.
Councilmembers Call for Unity, End to Hate Messaging
The Montgomery County Council introduced a bill Tuesday reaffirming their support of public health officials and against racist and homophobic messaging. The bill is set to be approved on March… Read More
Councilmember Craig Rice Recovering from Car Accident
Councilmember Craig Rice was involved in a car collision Tuesday morning but “did not suffer any serious injuries,” according to Council President Gabe Albornoz. “The great news is Councilmember Craig… Read More
Montgomery County Moving onto Coronavirus’ ‘Next Normal’
As the number of Montgomery County residents who test positive for COVID-19 continues to decline, the county is moving onto what it is calling “The Next Normal.” During its first… Read More
So Where is the National Library of Medicine Anyway?
Apparently, the National Library of Medicine’s location is not known to all. During the March 14 Jeopardy! show, one of the contestants bet $4,000 on a Daily Double in the… Read More
County Police Officers Rescue Unconscious Man from Car Fire
Two Montgomery County Police officers were driving by Montgomery Village Avenue March 12 at 1:25 a.m. when they noticed a car on fire and that the fire had spread to… Read More
Dr. Travis Gayles Honored for His Leadership During Pandemic
Former Montgomery County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles received the AMA Award for Outstanding Government Service for his leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic. “As the top public health official in… Read More
Family of Murdered Silver Spring Man is ‘Constantly Sad’
The family of 20-year-old Jose Ruiz is not satisfied with the 30-year prison sentence that the man who stabbed their love one to death received Thursday. “Nothing is going to… Read More
Serious Crimes Rise 5% in Takoma Park During 2021
There was a 5% increase in serious crimes during 2021, according to the newly-released Takoma Park Police’s annual report. Larceny and auto thefts increased the most. There were 578 serious… Read More
Whitman High School Cancels Fundraiser Student Newspaper Called ‘Night of Casual Hookups’
After its own high school newspaper called out Walt Whitman’s Vike-A-Thon, a fundraiser that student journalist Eliana Joftus wrote has evolved into a night of casual hook ups with alcohol… Read More
County’s ‘RespectFest’ Promotes Respect in Dating Relationships
Montgomery County’s RespectFest, which is designed to promote respect in dating relationships and to raise awareness about the prevalence of teen dating violence, includes an in-person festival March 27 and… Read More
United States Celebrates Harriet Tubman Day on March 10
Tuesday is Harriet Tubman Day as proclaimed by the U.S. Congress in 1990. She was born into slavery in Bucktown, Maryland and escaped in 1849. She then led 19 trips… Read More