NIH Scientist Wins 2020 Nobel Prize in Medicine
Dr. Harvey Alter, a National Institutes of Health intramural researcher, was one of three people to win the 2020 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his contributions to the… 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.
Poolesville High School Teacher Under Investigation for Sharing ‘Explicit Images’ on his Screen
Montgomery County Public School officials are investigating an incident at Poolesville High School in which a teacher shared “inappropriate content” on his screen at the beginning of class. According to… Read More
Three Days in Bethesda: President Trump’s 72-Hour Stay at Walter Reed
72 hours after his stunning arrival and admittance to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, President Trump says he is “feeling really good” and is checking out. After… Read More
Wheaton Regional Park Upgrade in the Works
Wheaton Regional Park, whose 536 acres include Brookside Gardens, Wheaton Ice Rink, Wheaton Sports Pavilion, a large playground and an extensive trail system, is due for an ungrade so it… Read More
Gaithersburg Office Depot To Close Nov. 14
The Office Depot in Gaithersburg is closing its doors for good on Nov. 14. “Office Depot is continuously evaluating and optimizing its retail footprint. As a result, the company is… Read More
FLASH Bus Begins Running Along Route 29 on Oct. 14
A modernistic 64-foot long neon blue and green bus will begin transporting riders along Route 29 between the Silver Spring Transit Center and the Burtonsville Park and Ride lot on… Read More
Councilmember Glass Designs, Sells ‘MoCo Strong’ T-Shirts
Wanting to help those who have been hardest hit by the global pandemic, Councilmember Evan Glass designed two T-shirts displaying a MoCo Strong logo. “We are all in this together,… Read More
County Council, BOE Hash Out Details For Secure, Transparent Elections
Montgomery County Board of Election members spent two hours Oct. 1 detailing how the upcoming elections will be as safe and transparent as possible. However, they warned members of the… Read More
Takoma Police Taking ‘A More Holistic Approach To Public Safety’
Takoma Park Police Chief Antonio DeVaul issued a community message Oct. 1 to explain how his department is adapting in light of the divisive police incidents occurring throughout the country.… Read More
Initial Unemployment Claims More Than Double In One Week
The number of Montgomery County residents who filed initial claims for unemployment during the week that ended Sept. 26 more than doubled as compared to the previous week. There were… Read More
Poverty Increased In Montgomery County, Even Before Pandemic
The poverty rate in Montgomery County rose from 6.9% in 2018 to 7.4% in 2019, according to a newly released report from the U.S. Census Bureau. And that increase occurred… Read More
Deadline For Census Nears
Although the deadline to fill out the census is under appeal by the Trump Administration, Montgomery County is urging residents to complete their response by Monday, Oct. 5. The U.S.… Read More