Rockville Man Killed in Motorcycle Crash
A Rockville man was killed in single motorcycle crash Thursday on westbound I-370 at Rockville Pike in Gaithersburg. Armon Kossari, 23, was driving a 2016 Yamaha motorcycle at 7:06 p.m..… 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.
Gun Violence Increasing in Montgomery County, Maryland and Nation
So far this year, there have been 16 homicides in Montgomery County. During 2020, there were 19 and in 2019 there were 15, according to Montgomery County Police Department records.… Read More
Two Charter Schools Apply to Open in Montgomery County
Two charter schools have applied to open in Montgomery County. Their applications will be reviewed by the Montgomery County Public School’s Board of Education at its June 29 meeting. The… Read More
‘This Year has Been Pretty Rough’: Panelists Address Increased Mental Health Issues in Schools
Students, parents, teachers and administrators all suffered during the past year of virtual teaching, creating stress and mental health issues that often were not dealt with, according to panelists who… Read More
Tuskegee Airman McGee has Kansas City Airport Terminal Renamed in his Honor
Brigadier General Charles McGee of Bethesda earns honors on June 29 when the General Aviation terminal at Kansas City, Missouri’s Charles B. Wheeler Airport will bear his name. The Bronze… Read More
Council Paves Way for Pandemic Prevention Center; Reacquires Larchmont Elementary School
The Montgomery County Council on Tuesday endorsed a $300,000 grant from the Maryland Department of Commerce to participate in a feasibility study for a Pandemic Prevention Center. In May, the… Read More
Council Fills New Position to Aid in Transparency, Reappoints Inspector General
Montgomery County Council appointed Ken Hartman to the newly-created role of director of strategic partnerships and reappointed Megan Davey Limarzi as inspector general Tuesday. Both people received unanimous support. Hartman… Read More
Just Puppies in Rockville Charged with Violating Puppy Mill Act
Just Puppies of Maryland in Rockville was charged with selling puppies in violation of the No More Puppy Mills Act, Attorney General Brian Frosh announced in a news release June… Read More
Council Updates Bill to Hasten Replacement of Indoor Mercury Regulators
Montgomery County councilmembers updated wording on a bill designed to rid the county of indoor mercury service regulators, which were ruled the cause of a deadly fire at the Flower… Read More
New Law Named After Raskin’s Son Provides Call-In Program for People Experiencing Mental Health Issues
Beginning July 1, people experiencing mental health issues can opt into a friendly call-in program to receive regular wellness calls or texts under a new Maryland law named in memory… Read More
Potomac Street Names Honoring Confederate Officers Receive New Names
Three streets in Potomac that bear the names of Confederate officers will be renamed to honor African American historical figures, the Montgomery County Planning Department announced one day before Juneteenth.… Read More
Variety of Concerts, Speeches Planned for Juneteenth Celebration and Reflection on Saturday
Concerts, speakers and lots of music is planned around Montgomery County in celebration of Juneteenth, the date 156 years ago when federal troops went to Galveston, Texas to ensure that… Read More