Sweeteria Opens in Silver Spring
A new dessert and coffee cafe debuted in Silver Spring this weekend. Sweeteria, 8646 Colesville Rd., had a ribbon cutting for its soft opening Nov. 28, rewarding its first customers… 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.
Townhouses in Gaithersburg Destroyed in ‘Significant Fire’
A fire in the 8800 block of Swallow Court in Montgomery Village East in Gaithersburg Tuesday evening probably was started at an electrical outlet on an exterior wall, according to… Read More
County Clarifies Tuesday’s Facial Covering Guidance
After receiving many questions from residents about Tuesday’s announcement of a new face covering directive, Montgomery County is now clarifying their position. When Montgomery County residents leave their homes, they… Read More
Metro Sidelines 6000-Series Railcars Following Separation Accident
For the second time in two months, metro cars separated, causing Metro to temporarily sideline its fleet of 6000-series railcars. On Tuesday at 1 p.m., an eight-car Red Line train… Read More
New Agreement Means Purple Line is Back on Track
An agreement has been reached to settle all outstanding financial claims and end litigation concerning the proposed Purple Line. The Maryland Department of Transportation, Meridiam, Star America and Fluor, which… Read More
County Will Discuss Plans to End HIV Epidemic at Virtual Town Hall on World AIDS Day
Montgomery County is working to end the HIV epidemic by 2030 and will discuss its plans during a virtual town hall on Dec. 1 which is World AIDS Day. The… Read More
What’s Open, What’s Not on Thanksgiving Weekend in Montgomery County
Here is what is open and closed on Thanksgiving weekend. County offices – closed. State offices and courts – closed. Libraries – closed. Alcohol Beverage Services (ABS) – closed. Recreation… Read More
Navy ‘Will Not Cede Any Property’ in Bethesda to MDOT for 495 Widening
The U.S. Department of Navy’s Naval Support Activity in Bethesda has informed the Maryland Department of Transportation’s State Highway Administration that it “will not cede any property” toward the planned… Read More
Association Estimates 40% of County Restaurants Could Permanently Close
Since the pandemic began, Maryland’s restaurants and food service industry has lost $1.4 billion in sales. About 150,000 employees have been laid off or furloughed, according to the Restaurant Association… Read More
After 30 Years as Teacher, Principal, Board of Education Member, Dixon Looks Back, Ahead
After 30 years as a teacher and principal at Montgomery County Public Schools and then four years as a member of the Board of Education (BOE), Jeanette Dixon is moving… Read More
County Continues Push to Create More Affordable Childcare Spots
In the first year of a four-year Montgomery County Early Care and Education Initiative, an additional 500 family home care spaces were created, the Upcounty Early Childhood Center at Emory… Read More
Bill Introduced to Remove Police Officers from MCPS Schools Has Sparse Support
Councilmembers Will Jawando and Hans Riemer introduced a bill Nov. 17 to eliminate the school resource officers program and instead use the money to hire school counselors and pay for… Read More