Scotland Church Supporters Expand Their Philanthropy
Some of the people who were the moving forces behind the restoration of the Scotland AME Zion Church in Potomac have joined together to form a foundation dedicated to improving… 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.
County Works To Counter Federal Cuts To Environment
“I believe the Trump Administration is on a misguided and wrong path, and it’s harmful to the nation, and it’s also harmful to Montgomery County residents,” declared Craig McLean, former… Read More
Bethesda Doctor Sentenced for Dispensing Drugs Illegally
Dr. Anissa Maroof, 48, was sentenced to 15 months in prison for distributing and dispensing drugs illegally. Maroof, of Potomac, unlawfully distributed Xanax, Adderall and Buprenorphine to patients, according to… Read More
Legal Fight To Honor Former Moses Cemetery Continues
Bethesda African Cemetery Coalition (BACC) had its two days in court this week in a years-long effort to honor their formerly enslaved ancestors buried in Moses Cemetery on River Road… Read More
Students Show ‘Important Growth’ In Statewide Assessment Testing
Overall, 57% of Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) students were proficient in statewide testing, which exceeded the average state proficiency rate of 50.8%. In math, 35.7% of MCPS students met… Read More
Rockville Councilmember Shaw Announces Campaign for County Council
Rockville City Councilmember Izola Shaw announced she is running for Montgomery Council in District 3. That seat including Rockville and Gaithersburg currently is held by Councilmember Sidney Katz. Katz cannot… Read More
State Won’t Charge Gaithersburg Officers in Police Involved Death
No charges will be filed against Gaithersburg police officers in the Dec. 24, 2024 police-involved-in-custody death of Marvin Salamanca Garcia, 35. That’s according to a Friday news release from Maryland… Read More
‘It’s Incredible.’ Parent Reacts to Mold at County Schools, While Superintendent Vows to Fix the Problem
This summer’s rain, heat and high humidity caused mold to grow throughout many Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS). “It’s one of the issues we dealt with this summer,” said MCPS… Read More
Rockville Teen Shares Love for Volunteering with Fellow Students
When Grace Xiao was in fifth grade, she heard about the Super Joey Foundation, which helps children with cancer who stay at Ronald McDonald Houses during their treatments to be… Read More
County Grants Helpful, But Office Vacancy Rates Still Climbing
Montgomery County continues to award grants designed to reduce office vacancies and rebuild the county economy as the office vacancy rate continues to climb. The office vacancy rate in Montgomery… Read More
‘Refrigerator Curriculum’ Includes Form To Opt Out of Class
Following the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling that allows parents to let their children opt out of class when it conflicts with their religious beliefs, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) created… Read More
School District Working to End Backlog of Criminal Background Checks
All staff at Montgomery County Public Schools have been fingerprinted, but there remains a backlog of employees whose records have not been added to the FBI’s Record of Arrest and… Read More