Suspects Stole Packages from Mail Truck in Takoma Park
The U.S. Mail Police is investigating the theft of several packages from one of its trucks that was delivering mail along the 7000 block of Carroll Avenue in Takoma Park.… 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.
Petition Calls for Banning of Gas Leaf Blowers in Urban Montgomery County
Almost 3,300 people had signed a petition Wednesday morning that calls for banning gas leaf blowers in heavily populated areas of Montgomery County. “We want an absolute ban on gas… Read More
Comedian Lewis Black Will Rant About His Career for MCPS Students Feb. 3
Comedian Lewis Black, a Silver Spring native and Springbrook High School graduate (Class of 1966), will headline Montgomery County Public School’s “Let’s Talk Careers” program Feb. 3 at 10 a.m.… Read More
Gayles: County Needs More Partners to get Residents Vaccinated Quicker
If Montgomery County continues to receive only 5,500 doses of the COVID-19 vaccination weekly, it could take years for all residents to receive the shot, County Health Officer Dr. Travis… Read More
County Libraries Go Fine Free to Ensure Equity
All current library fines for overdue books have been erased and new fines will not be levied as Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) go fine free as of Feb. 1.… Read More
Private Schools Plead to Receive Vaccine at Same Time As Public Schools
When asked why public school employees are receiving COVID-19 vaccines and nonpublic school employees are not, Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich said it was up to Gov. Larry Hogan to… Read More
Black History Month: MCM Spotlights Justice Thurgood Marshall’s Rockville Roots
Originally published on Feb. 10, 2020 U.S. Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall’s work to integrate schools began in Rockville, where he argued for equal pay for black teachers in the… Read More
Son of Police Spokesperson Who Died of COVID Asks Mourners to ‘Multiply Her Work’
During a memorial service Friday for Blanca Kling, a spokesperson and Hispanic liaison for the Montgomery County Police Department for more than 40 years, her son urged everyone to consider… Read More
Van Hollen, Councilmembers Discuss Federal Assistance, Bipartisanship
U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen and the Montgomery County Council met Friday, spending much of their 75 minutes together complimenting each other’s actions to help residents during the pandemic and… Read More
Applications for Restaurant Relief Grants Open Feb. 1
Restaurant owners can apply for COVID-19 relief grants from Montgomery County beginning Feb. 1. The Montgomery County Council unanimously agreed Jan. 26 to allocate almost $5 million for restaurants in… Read More
Beltway Road Widening Project Would Add Four Toll Lanes
What started as 19 options to reduce traffic congestion on I-270 and I-495 has boiled down to one. State highway officials chose their preferred alternative which would add high-occupancy toll… Read More
Germantown Group Brings Storytelling to Isolated Seniors
Combine out-of-work artists due to the pandemic, a love of storytelling and a desire to help isolated senior citizens and the result is Story Tapestries of Germantown and the Maryland… Read More