MCPS Updates: Last Day of School and Mask Wearing
Due to snow days and a longer Thanksgiving break, Montgomery County Public Schools students will end this school year on June 17. Because of bad weather closing the schools for… 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.
Bethesda Chef Andrés Provides Food for Ukrainians During War with Russia
As he has done during so many natural disasters, Chef Jose Andrés of Bethesda has brought his World Central Kitchen staff and volunteers to feed Ukrainians, both those who remain… Read More
Bethesda’s Isaac Applebaum Reminisces About Successful Run on Jeopardy!
Final Jeopardy answer for $35,000 – Isaac Applebaum Question – Who is the 2019 Richard Montgomery High School graduate from Bethesda who took fourth place in the Jeopardy! National College… Read More
Community Activist Rev. Sterling King Jr., 81, Dies
Rev. Sterling King Jr., a community activist and past leader of Macedonia Baptist Church in Bethesda, died Feb. 23. “He was a man of great integrity, of impeachable character,” said… Read More
Student Board Member Hana O’Looney: ‘We Really are in a Mental Health Crisis’
Students called for later school start times, more trained adults they can speak with and additional avenues to reduce stress during a virtual Youth Listening Session on Mental Health and… Read More
Two Silver Spring Men Charged with Murder of Rockville Man
Two Silver Spring men charged with first-degree murder in connection with a Feb. 17 shooting are being held without bond. Jackson Alexander Garcia, 18, (pictured on the right) and Malik… Read More
Ukranian Native Fears for Her Parents and Country
For 10 of her 25 years, Maryna Kapovska lived in the Ukraine, and her parents currently reside in its capital, Kyiv. Like most of her fellow members of St. Andrews… Read More
Rockville City, Metro Still Requires Facial Coverings Indoors
While Montgomery County has lifted its indoor face-covering requirement, the City of Rockville continues to mandate the wearing of masks inside city facilities for all employees and visitors who are… Read More
Takoma Park Police Investigate Shooting on Presidents Day
Takoma Park Police are investigating a shooting incident in the 7400 block of Holly Avenue on Monday at about 6:12 p.m. Police responded to the area after receiving multiple calls… Read More
Gaithersburg Man Dies Following Stabbing Assault in Lakeforest Mall
A Gaithersburg man died Monday following an assault inside the Lakeforest Mall. Montgomery County Police responded to the mall in the 700 block of Russell Avenue at 11 a.m. after… Read More
MCPS Removing Spectator Capacity Limits at Sporting Events Tuesday
Restrictions limiting the number of spectators permitted at a sporting event will be lifted when Montgomery County Public School students return to classes following the Feb. 21 holiday. Effective Feb.… Read More
Jawando Discusses Police in Schools, Thrive 2050 in Radio Interview
Montgomery Councilmember Will Jawando reiterated that he does not want Student Resource Officers (SROs) back in the schools except in emergencies, during a radio interview Friday afternoon on the Politics… Read More