Tommy Raskin’s Death Raises Familiar, Painful Questions About Mental Health
Tommy Raskin’s death by suicide on New Year’s Eve touched many people and raised questions of why a young man who seemed to have such a bright future ahead 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.
Metrorail, Bus Services Close Early Due to Violence in D.C.
Metro trains and buses are ending service early Wednesday night due to a 6 p.m. citywide curfew in the District of Columbia, which Mayor Muriel Bowser declared after a pro-Trump… Read More
Maryland Politicians Congratulate Newest Georgia Senator
Rev. Raphael Warnock, who defeated incumbent U.S. Senator Kelly Loeffler Tuesday in the Georgia senate runoff election and will become the first Black senator from Georgia once the results are… Read More
MLK Week of Volunteering Goes Virtual
The Montgomery County Volunteer Center is once again sponsoring a full day of activities in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day but this year the events will be virtual… Read More
Strosniders Hardware in Bethesda Temporarily Closed Due to COVID-19 Outbreak
Strosniders Hardware in Bethesda is temporarily closed following a COVID-19 outbreak among employees. “I am just focused on getting back open and our employees safe,” said owner Bill Hart. “Please… Read More
Elrich Urges Residents to Stay Away from D.C. Protests
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich is asking residents to stay away from the protestors and demonstrators who are expected in Washington D.C. Wednesday in support of Pres. Donald Trump’s “erroneous… Read More
Six Inducted into County’s Human Rights Hall of Fame
Six people, including Montgomery County Police Chief Marcus Jones, Montgomery County Park Police Chief Darryl McSwain and MyMCM’s President of the Board of Directors Jeffrey Slavin, were inducted into the county’s… Read More
Head of Operation Warp Speed Visits Holy Cross Health
Gen. Gus Perna, a four-star Army general and CEO of Operation Warp Speed visited Holy Cross Health Dec. 29. He took time to speak with front line health care workers… Read More
Close to ‘Finish Line,’ Novavax Enters Phase 3 Trials for COVID-19 Vaccine
Novavax, which is headquartered in Gaithersburg and has facilities in Rockville, announced it has moved into Phase 3 of its efficacy trial for its COVID-19 vaccine. Prevent-19 is designed to… Read More
White’s Ferry Ends 230+ Year Run Over Land Dispute
White’s Ferry, which has been taking commuters across the Potomac River between Montgomery and Loudon counties since the late 1780s, ended its run last week following a court ruling. On… Read More
Guitar Center Expects to Emerge From Bankruptcy By Year’s End
UPDATE Guitar Center in Silver Spring will close as of Jan. 3, according to a statement from the company. “As part of our ongoing business processes and after careful consideration,… Read More
Maryland Officials Plead For State to Release $1 Billion in Rainy Day Funds
The newly-formed Maryland United for COVID Relief Now Coalition is urging Gov. Larry Hogan to release $1 billion of state funds to help Marylanders who are struggling during the pandemic.… Read More