County Officials Urge Residents to Avoid Crowds of More than 50 People
Montgomery County is closer to returning to more restrictions than it is to moving on to Phase III, officials said during a media briefing July 30. While the county is… 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.
Number of County Residents Filing for Unemployment Continues to Decline
The number of residents filing for unemployment in Montgomery County during the week ending July 25 continued to decline. Almost 3,000 county residents filed initial claims for unemployment during the… Read More
MCPS Addresses Sexual Assault Incidents During Council Committee Hearing
Montgomery County Public Schools has designated four teams to investigate the numerous sexual assaults allegations that recently have appeared on social media, especially Instagram. A total of 30 MCPS employees… Read More
Survey Says: Pull That Mask Up Over Your Nose
The vast majority of county residents who filled out a survey on masks that was created by the county believe wearing a mask is “very important to slow down the… Read More
Police Investigating Series of Shootings in Burtonsville Area
Montgomery County Department of Police, 3rd Division, is investigating a series of shootings in the Burtonsville area that occurred in April. Police do not believe these shootings are random. Since… Read More
Maryland Legislators Call on State to Mail Ballots to All Registered Voters
The Maryland federal delegation is calling on Gov. Larry Hogan to send out mail in ballots to all registered voters prior to the November general election and to reconsider his… Read More
Craig Rice Selected for National Leadership Position
Councilmember Craig Rice was selected by the National Association of Counties (NACo) to be its new vice chair of the Human Services and Education Steering Committee. Rice, who chairs the… Read More
Number of Residents Filing for Unemployment Continues to Fall
The number of people filing for unemployment in Montgomery County during the week ending July 18 decreased by more than 500 as compared with the week ending July 11. Slightly… Read More
State Will Assist, But Not Dictate, When Students Can Return To Classroom
State Superintendent of schools Karen Salmon announced July 22 that local school districts have the power to decide whether to begin school virtually, in classrooms or a combination of the… Read More
COVID-19 Cost Her A Job and Maybe Her Home
Mari, who asked that her last name not be published, is two months behind in her rent at the Northwest Park Apartments on Southampton Drive in Silver Spring, where she… Read More
Rep. Raskin Sponsors Homemade Mask Contest
To promote the wearing of masks in an effort to decrease the spread of COVID-19, U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin is holding a Homemade Mask Contest for residents in his district.… Read More
Gaitherburg Council Temporarily Bans Rent Increases
Gaithersburg City Council voted July 20 to prohibit any rental increases during Maryland’s state of emergency and for an additional 90 days following it due to the global pandemic. After… Read More