Ride On Flex Service to Start Up Again in July
Montgomery County’s on-demand bus service that was suspended during the pandemic will start up again beginning July 19. Ride On Flex began as a pilot program in 2019 in 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.
County Hosts Town Hall on Women in the Workforce After COVID-19
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich is holding a virtual town hall at noon on June 11 on “the alarming reduction in the number of women in the U.S. workforce” due… Read More
Former PG Community College Leader Named Interim Montgomery College President
The former president of Prince George’s Community College was named interim president of Montgomery College Tuesday. Dr. Charlene Mickens Dukes was appointed by the Montgomery College Board of Trustees to… Read More
State Paves Way for Widening, Adding Toll Lanes; Elrich Calls Plan ‘Irresponsible’
The Maryland Transportation Authority Board Tuesday unanimously approved several measures that pave the way for a public-private partnership that will widen and add toll lanes on I-495 from the American… Read More
Newly-Renovated White Oak Athletic Field Reopens
A newly-renovated White Oak Athletic Field reopened to frisbee, soccer, baseball and other games Sunday. A ribbon cutting ceremony took place on the field, which is located next to White… Read More
World War II Grenade, Shells Found in Potomac Home
A woman going through her deceased father’s belongings contacted the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services around 8:30 p.m. on June 5 after finding a grenade and mortar round. Her… Read More
Hundreds Show Support at Woodmoor’s First Ever Pride Parade
Several hundred people, many clad in bright pride colors and waving flags, paraded through a northern section of Silver Spring Sunday morning during the inaugural Woodmoor Pride Parade. On June… Read More
Hucker Wants County to Settle Lawsuit With Boy Verbally Abused by Police
While on The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi radio show, County Council President Tom Hucker said he thought Montgomery County should settle with the family of the East Silver Spring… Read More
Council Honors Lives Lost on National Gun Violence Awareness Day
“On this National Gun Violence Awareness Day, we recommit ourselves to raising awareness of the tragic effects of gun violence and supporting meaningful legislation to prevent injuries and deaths from… Read More
Summer’s Here and County Pools are Open
It’s summer, and Montgomery County pools are open to county residents for three-hour sessions. Reservations are no longer required. However, they are encouraged and will provide priority admission. The number… Read More
Bethesda Big Train Baseball Opens Season on Saturday
Batter up. Bethesda Big Train baseball is back after a 16-month hiatus due to the pandemic. Baseball games at the Shirley Povich Field on Westlake Drive in Rockville in the… Read More
Gaithersburg Woman – And Her Cat – Score on Jeopardy!
Answer: A biomedical engineer from Gaithersburg who was a contestant on TV’s Jeopardy. Question: Who is Lydia Glaw? Glaw was one of three contestants on Wednesday evening’s episode of the… Read More