Middle School in Damascus Reports Positive COVID-19 Test
A person who was at John T. Baker Middle School in Damascus on March 2 has tested positive for COVID-19, according to a March 6 letter from Principal Louise Worthington… 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.
Takoma Park Police Report Almost 200 Thefts from Vehicles in Past 9 Months
Between May 1, 2020 and Feb. 13, 2021, there were 190 reported thefts from vehicles in the City of Takoma Park, Police Chief Antonio DeVaul reported. Purses, money, credit cards,… Read More
Council ‘Stands in Solidarity’ with Navarro Following ‘Unacceptable’ Comments
Montgomery County Council issued a statement saying it “stands in solidarity with Councilmember Nancy Navarro,” following an incident during its March 2 meeting in which two people could be heard… Read More
Officer Who Kneed Suspect in Aspen Hill Cleared of All Charges
Montgomery County Police Officer Kevin Moris, who was sentenced to two years of supervised probation after he kneed a handcuffed man in the head, was cleared of the misdemeanor assault that… Read More
Former Laurel Police Chief Arrested on Multiple Arson, Attempted Murder Charges
David M. Crawford, the former Laurel Police Chief, was arrested March 3 and charged with setting 12 fires throughout Maryland, including three in Montgomery County. Prince George’s Fire and Rescue… Read More
Initial Unemployment Claims Continue to Fall
Initial claims for unemployment filed by Montgomery County residents continued to fall. During the week that ended Feb. 27, 1,304 residents filed, which is about 100 fewer than the 1,410… Read More
Elrich Asks State to Single Track Purple Line, Some on Council are Opposed
As the state moves closer to selecting a contractor for the Purple Line, Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich has suggested reducing the project in order to save money due to… Read More
Panel: More Vaccines Needed for Marylanders of Color
U.S. Sen. Van Hollen and several state leaders gathered Wednesday to discuss ways to enable more Marylanders, and in particular Marylanders of color, to become vaccinated against COVID-19. Maryland ranks… Read More
Navarro Calls for Investigation Over ‘Inappropriate’ Background Conversation Heard During Council Meeting
During the March 2 Montgomery County virtual council meeting, voices can be heard in the background that appear to make fun of Councilmember Nancy Navarro’s accent. One person seems to… Read More
With Ridership Still Way Down, Metro Hosts Public Hearings on Proposed Budget Cuts
Despite receiving federal stimulus dollars, Metrorail and Metrobus may still curtail their services. Metro’s Fiscal Year 2022 budget eliminates 22 stations with low ridership or are located close to other… Read More
On ‘Read Across America’ Day, Parents Advised to Make Reading Fun
Create a poem with your children, turn it into a cheer when they play sports and draw a picture about it. This was just one of the many ways panelists… Read More
Takoma Police Report Strong-Arm Robbery at 7-Eleven
Takoma Park Police are investigating a strong-arm robbery at the 7-Eleven at 6900 New Hampshire Avenue that took place on Feb. 26. The subject walked into the convenience store, went… Read More