Police Investigating Death of Pedestrian Hit by Bus
Montgomery County Police officers are investigating the death of a pedestrian who was struck by a Ride On bus as a suicide. On Thursday at 6:07 p.m., police and personnel… 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.
Woman Dies Following Crash at Giant Parking Lot in Burtonsville
UPDATED DEC. 27 at 4:30 p.m. Montgomery County Police identified the victim as Michelle Gogan, 37, of Burtonsville. According to police, Gogan was getting out of the passenger side of… Read More
Kelly Clarkson Dubs Silver Spring Resident ‘Good Neighbor of the Year’
Silver Spring resident Dana Marlowe literally jumped for joy and ran around the television stage of The Kelly Clarkson Show after being named Good Neighbor of the Year for her… Read More
Top Stories of 2024: Scotland AME Zion Church Celebrates Centennial
During 2024, the Scotland AME Zion Church in Potomac celebrated both its 100th anniversary and progress toward its rebuilding and eventual reopening. The church on Seven Locks Road was built… Read More
Beloved K9, Monte, Mourned By Handler, Police Department
Monte, a Montgomery County police dog since May 2018, died suddenly. He was an eight-and-a-half-year-old Belgian Malinois-German Shepherd mix who came to the department from Slovakia and was paired with… Read More
Clarksburg Man Sentenced for Sexual Offense During Graduation Party
Nelson Jones, 27, of Clarksburg was sentenced to one year in prison after a jury found him guilty in November of one count of third-degree sex offense in connection with… Read More
Tree Crashes Into Takoma Park Home, Family Displaced
A fallen tree that struck a home on New York Avenue in Takoma Park displaced two adults and their two dogs and two cats. According to Pete Piringer, spokesperson for… Read More
‘Hoping That Cooler Heads Will Prevail,’ Raskin Optimistic Government Shutdown Can Still Be Avoided
As Congressional leaders continue trying to work out a short-term spending bill and avoid a government shutdown, U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-8) remains concerned but cautiously optimistic. “I feel optimistic,… Read More
‘Why Is This Happening?’: 10 Families Evicted with Many More Facing Same Fate
Twelve hours after the first of 10 families were evicted from the Enclave Apartments in White Oak, all residents had found other housing. On Tuesday, Councilmember Kristin Mink and numerous… Read More
‘El Salvador Memories’ Pyramid Finds Permanent Home in Wheaton
The Montgomery County Planning Board gave one of Wheaton Arts Parade and Festival’s pyramids a permanent home Thursday. Entitled El Salvador Memories, the pyramid will be displayed in the lobby… Read More
Cardin Praised For 58 Years of Public Service
As U.S. Sen. Ben Cardin winds down his 58 years of legislating in Annapolis and Washington, D.C., he expressed optimism that Maryland “will be in good hands.” He opted not… Read More
Initial Reactions to School Budget Range From Upbeat to Annoyed
Despite learning that Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026 includes a 9% increase, several officials expressed their appreciation that Superintendent Dr. Thomas Taylor was so… Read More