No Plans for a Bodyguard for MCPS Superintendent
Fairfax County Public Schools wants to hire a bodyguard for Superintendent Michelle Reid, according to news first reported by WJLA. The job of Executive Protection Agent pays a salary 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.
Maryland Tax Free Week Begins Sunday
Shop Maryland Tax-Free Week starts Sunday, August 10. It offers tax breaks on select shoes and clothing. The annual event runs through Saturday, August 16. The goal is to help… Read More
Elrich Challenges Council’s New Housing Plan
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich has come out swinging against the County Council’s recent zoning text amendment. The amendment allows construction of duplexes, triplexes, townhouses and apartments throughout the county… Read More
After OIG Report School Board President Vows to Hold MCPS Accountable
School Board President Julie Yang acknowledged Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) has had several negative reports from the Montgomery County’s Office of Inspector General (OIG) in recent times. However, she… Read More
Police Investigate Fatal Crash In Burtonsville
An adult male was pronounced dead at the scene of a head-on fatal collision at 3:21 a.m. Wednesday in the area of Sandy Spring Road and McKnew Road in Burtonsville.… Read More
Boyfriend Arrested in 1995 Cold Case in White Oak
Montgomery County Police have arrested a suspect in the 1995 homicide of Denna Fredericka Campbell, 24, a D. C. Metropolitan Police officer. Amir Jalil Ali, also known as Kenneth Burnell… Read More
Purple Line Construction Displaces 20 Long Branch Families with Water Main Break
Building out Metro’s long overdue Purple Line continues to disrupt life for county residents. Four apartment units are condemned and another three require extensive repairs following a water main break… Read More
Family, Firefighters Celebrate Rescue From Flood Waters
A very happy reunion Sunday brought together Montgomery County firefighters and the family of a 12-year-old boy they rescued from flood raging waters on July 31. Aasish Selvaraj was being… Read More
Inspector General Reports Problems with Criminal Background Checks of School Employees
According to a just released report from the Office of Inspector General (OIG), the criminal histories of more than 12,000 Montgomery County Public School employees have not been added to… Read More
Hoggle Charged With Murdering Her 2 Children
About 10 years after the disappearance of 2-year-old Jacob and 3-year-old Sarah Hoggle, their mother has been arrested and charged with their murder. Catherine Ashley Hoggle, 38, of Clarksburg, was… Read More
Police Celebrate National Night Out Countywide
Montgomery County first responders are looking forward to National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 5 to meet with residents and join in as residents enjoy a night with their neighbors.… Read More
X-Energy Announces Plans To Expand Into Gaithersburg
X-energy, an advanced nuclear reactor and fuel company, will expand its footprint in Montgomery County. The company currently operates from two spaces in Rockville. It plans to consolidate its headquarters… Read More