Kitchen, President of Young Democrats of Maryland, Found Dead
Joseph Kitchen, president of the Young Democrats of Maryland, was found dead in his home on Aug. 16. He was 34 years old. Kitchen was the director of out of… 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.
Public Hearings Planned For Toll Management Lanes On 495 and 270
Two in-person and four virtual public hearings concerning the widening and managed lanes plans on I-495 and I-270 will be held over the new few weeks. The Federal Highway Administration… Read More
Montgomery Parks To Begin Annual Deer Reducing Program
Montgomery Parks announced the start of its annual deer reduction program at 54 parks throughout the county. More than 50 percent of the parks’ total land area is involved. The… Read More
Nonpublic Schools Deciding on Opening Options
As the start of the new school year approaches, some nonpublic schools are opting to begin virtually with the goal of opening up their classrooms as soon as possible. Other… Read More
COVID-19 Testing Temporarily Halted at Two Sites
UPDATE: County Health Officer Dr.Travis Gayles recommends that residents who tested postive for COVID-19 in the past two weeks at any county government-sponsored clinic that used AdvaGenix test kids should… Read More
Man Arrested for CVS, Bank Robberies
Bobby Gene Shelly, 44, was arrested and charged in connection with four robberies throughout the county. Shelly, of an unconfirmed address, is charged with three bank robberies and one robbery… Read More
Number of New Unemployment Claims Continues to Decline
The number of residents filing for unemployment in Montgomery County continued to decline during the week ending on Aug. 8. 1,452 Montgomery County residents filed initial claims for unemployment during… Read More
Andrew Kleine Resigns As County Chief Administrative Officer
County Chief Administrative Officer Andrew Kleine has resigned, and Rich Madaleno, the county’s director of the office of management and budget, was just nominated by County Executive Marc Elrich to… Read More
Police Searching for Suspects in Takoma Park Armed Robbery
The Maryland National Capital Park Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred at 11:20 p.m. on Aug. 9 in Takoma Park Two people reported to Takoma Park Police that… Read More
Votes Will Be Cast at Centers, Not Local Polling Places
With not nearly enough election judges signed up to work election day and fears of long lines during the global pandemic, Gov. Larry Hogan issued a proclamation saying he agreed… Read More
Takoma Park Police Collecting Tablets, Cell Phones
Takoma Park Police and Secure the Call are partnering to supply iPads, Android tablets and Amazon tablets so people can see and speak with their loved ones who are isolated… Read More
Rockville Man Arrested For Handgun Possession in Silver Spring Restaurant
Officers from the Montgomery County Police 3rd District arrested a Rockville man and charged him with possession of a loaded handgun and reckless endangerment following an incident in a downtown… Read More