White’s Ferry Ends 230+ Year Run Over Land Dispute
White’s Ferry, which has been taking commuters across the Potomac River between Montgomery and Loudon counties since the late 1780s, ended its run last week following a court ruling. On… 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.
Guitar Center Expects to Emerge From Bankruptcy By Year’s End
UPDATE Guitar Center in Silver Spring will close as of Jan. 3, according to a statement from the company. “As part of our ongoing business processes and after careful consideration,… Read More
Maryland Officials Plead For State to Release $1 Billion in Rainy Day Funds
The newly-formed Maryland United for COVID Relief Now Coalition is urging Gov. Larry Hogan to release $1 billion of state funds to help Marylanders who are struggling during the pandemic.… Read More
Founder of Urban One Radio in Silver Spring Honored by Sen. Van Hollen
Urban One, a national radio station headquartered in Silver Spring focusing on the African American community, was honored for its 40 years on the air when U.S. Sen. Chris Van… Read More
White Oak Liquor Store Temporarily Closes Due to COVID-19
The White Oak Liquor and Wine store, which is operated by Montgomery County’s Department of Alcohol Beverage Services (ABS), is closed temporarily after a store employee tested positive for COVID-19.… Read More
Car Spray Painted With Swastika in Takoma Park
The back of a car parked on Montgomery Avenue in Takoma Park had a swastika spray painted on it, according to Takoma Park Police. On Dec. 18, police responded to… Read More
Rockville Brewery Pays Tribute to Gov. Hogan With its Latest Beer
A nanobrewery in Rockville is capitalizing on Gov. Larry Hogan’s viral quote, “Just wear the damn masks,” by creating a beer in his honor that is expected to debut next… Read More
Eleanor in Silver Spring Closes for Winter
The Eleanor, which opened less than a year ago in Downtown Silver Spring, closed for the winter on Dec. 21. The restaurant and arcade, with bowling and other games, also… Read More
Dr. Travis Gayles Looks Back at Pandemic Response: ‘This Is What We Are Trained For’
Dr. Travis Gayles, the county’s most visible point person for all things coronavirus, begins his days in a meeting that can start as early as 7:30 a.m. For the next… Read More
Urban Winery in Silver Spring Closes, Moving to New Location
The Urban Winery in Downtown Silver Spring closed Dec. 19 and will be moving to a new site and reopening in the spring, according to its Instagram post. Meanwhile, their… Read More
Washington Gas Fined $750,000 for 2016 Explosion at Flower Branch Apartments
Washington Gas Light (WGL) was fined $750,000 for failing to inform the Public Service Commission that it had not replaced all its mercury regulators as promised, which were found as… Read More
Holy Cross Doctor: ‘It’s a Huge Amount of Hope for Us’
Dr. Duane Stillions was one of dozens of health care workers at Holy Cross Health to receive the first part of the COVID-19 vaccine. Stillions, who works in critical care,… Read More