Update: Woman Murdered Monday in White Oak
Update May 14 Montgomery County Police identified the woman who was killed in White Oak May 11. The victim was Linh Ngoc Thai Pham, who had been staying temporarily in… 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.
MCPS Announces Virtual Graduation for Class of 2020
Montgomery County Public Schools will host a universal virtual graduation for the entire Class of 2020 in early June, it announced Sunday. MCPS also plans to hold in-person graduation celebrations… Read More
The Latest Statistics on COVID-19 Cases in Montgomery County and Maryland
As of Sunday morning, the Maryland Department of Health reports 6,762 cases of COVID-19 in Montgomery County, which is an increase of 207 cases from the 6,555 reported Saturday. The… Read More
Montgomery County COVID-19 Cases Increase By 239
As of Saturday morning, the Maryland Department of Health reports 6,555 cases of COVID-19 in Montgomery County, which is an increase of 239 cases from the 6,316 reported Friday. The… Read More
Adventist Nurses Give Medical, Emotional Support
In the past few months, Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center in Rockville has hired nearly 50 additional nurses and prepared a second intensive care unit for incoming COVID-19 patients.… Read More
MCPD Identify Man Killed by Police Thursday
Montgomery County Police identified the man shot by police Thursday afternoon in White Oak. Finan H. Berhe, 30, of the 1500 block of Haddon Manor Court, died of his injuries… Read More
Maryland National Guard Will Fly Over County Friday Afternoon
Friday afternoon, the Maryland National Guard will fly its A-10 Thunderbolts over much of the state in tribute to health care professionals and first responders. The community flyover begins at… Read More
Unemployment Claims More Than Double Since Last Week
Unemployment claims in Montgomery County topped 11,000 last week, according to the Maryland Department of Labor. That is double the 5,615 claims filed during the week that ended on April… Read More
Lord & Taylor Expected to Disband its Stores
According to numerous news reports, Lord & Taylor intends to liquidate its remaining 38 department stores once non-essential businesses are permitted to reopen. Lord & Taylor is the lone store… Read More
Consider Covering Plants Overnight as Temperatures Drop
Enjoy Thursday’s sun, because a cold spell is about to hit the area. As you put on an extra layer of clothing, think about doing the same for those newly… Read More
Thank a Nurse During National Nurses Day
During National Nurses Day Wednesday, Gov. Larry Hogan, County Executive Marc Elrich, Councilmember Andrew Friedson and many others, including all of us at Montgomery Community Media, are reaching out to… Read More
Board of Education To Vote on New Grading System
The Montgomery County Board of Education is expected to vote on a new grading system for both the fourth marking period and overall semester at its May 12 meeting. Because… Read More