Initial Unemployment Claims Remain Low
Initial claims for unemployment filed by Montgomery County residents remained low for the second week in a row. During the week that ended on April 10, 165 county residents filed… 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.
New Mural Showcasing Wheaton’s Diversity Will Debut in July
A vivid mural featuring multicultural dancers will be displayed outside the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission’s headquarters on Reedie Drive in Wheaton. It is expected to debut in July.… Read More
Swimming Pools Can Now Operate at 50% Capacity
Montgomery County has relaxed its COVID-19-related swimming restrictions. As of April 14, pools can be operated at 50% capacity. Also, as of April 1, two swimmers have been allowed in… Read More
Noyes Library Celebrates Earth Day with StoryWalk on ‘Rainbow Weaver’
In celebration of Earth Day, families can stroll through Capitol View-Homewood Local Park located at 2929 Edgewood Road in Kensington while following a self-guided adventure with the book, Rainbow Weaver by… Read More
New Capital Crescent Digital Display Counts Bicyclists and Pedestrians
A real-time digital trail display that counts the number of bicyclists and pedestrians who use the Capital Crescent Trail in Bethesda was installed April 9 next to Ourisman Honda in… Read More
Use of Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Paused Due to Six Blood Clot Cases
Use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine has been paused “out of an abundance of caution” while six incidents of rare and severe blood clots are studied, and medical… Read More
Owners of Village Grille in Rockville Ice Arena Could Lose Restaurant
Village Grille, the restaurant located inside the Rockville Ice Arena which has been closed since the pandemic began, is scheduled to appear in the District Court of Montgomery on April… Read More
Downtown Silver Spring’s New Art Installation Features Two-Story High Flowers
Workers are installing 25-foot tall flowers as part of downtown Silver Spring’s $10 million redevelopment project. The installation is located at the busy intersection of Georgia Avenue and Colesville Road… Read More
Takoma Park Shooter Held Without Bond; Preliminary Hearing Set
David Hall Dixon, the off duty Pentagon police officer who was charged with two counts of second-degree murder and assault in two separate incidents, was ordered held without bond Monday… Read More
Sunrise Silver Spring Members Rally for Good Jobs For All
On Sunday, about two dozen young people with Sunrise Silver Spring, called on U.S. Sen. Ben Cardin to sign the Good Jobs for All pledge demanding that the government provide… Read More
New Charges Added Against Off-Duty Pentagon Officer In Second Incident
The off duty Pentagon police officer who was charged with two counts of second-degree murder also has been charged with assaulting a female during a May 6, 2020 incident. Takoma… Read More
Takoma Park Police: Off Duty Officer was Acting as Civilian When He Shot and Killed Two Men
David Hall Dixon was a civilian, and not acting in his role as a Pentagon Force Protection Agency police officer, when he allegedly shot and killed two men, according to… Read More