American School of Inspiration in Damascus Bows Out
The American School of Inspiration in Damascus is no more. The school had been operating as part of the Druid Theater Arts in Damascus and was in talks to have… 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.
Gaithersburg Book Festival Moved to Virtual
Like just about everything else, from arts to business to family chats, the Gaithersburg Book Festival is heading toward a virtual-only experience. The festival, which was planned for May 16,… Read More
County Gets 220 Gallons of Sanitizer from Frederick Distillery
A distillery in downtown Frederick is giving 220 gallons of hand sanitizer at cost to Montgomery County’s First Responders as well as some non-profits and small businesses. Last week, McClintock… Read More
Original Urban Bar-B-Que in Rockville Closes
The original Urban Bar-B-Que closed permanently Sunday. The restaurant at Chapman Avenue in Rockville has been open for more than 17 years. “We raised our children in this store, we… Read More
Portions of Sligo Creek Parkway Open to Walkers, Bikers-Only Soon
Beginning April 3, portions of Sligo Creek Parkway will be closed to all vehicular traffic. Sligo Creek Parkway from New Hampshire Avenue to Piney Branch Road will be open for… Read More
Residents and Staff at 3 Nursing Homes have COVID-19
Residents and staff at three nursing homes in Montgomery County have tested positive for COVID-19, according to Montgomery County public health officials. Three residents at Brighton Gardens on Tuckerman Lane… Read More
Takoma Park’s Peace Ambassador, Pat Loveless, Passes Away
Takoma Park’s unofficial peace ambassador, Pat Loveless, passed away at the age of 64 on March 20. In May of 2010, Takoma Park City Council adopted a resolution declaring Loveless… Read More
Four Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Workers Have COVID-19
Three additional Montgomery County Fire and Rescue workers have tested positive for COVID-19, for a total of four personnel, Pete Piringer, MCFD spokesperson, said Friday. Another 19 people have been… Read More
Van Hollen, Cardin Detail How Maryland Will Benefit from Senate Rescue Bill
In a joint phone call Thursday afternoon, U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen detailed how the $2.2 trillion rescue bill unanimously passed by the senate Wednesday will benefit… Read More
Unemployment Claims Jump 15-Fold
Almost 4,000 county residents filed for unemployment compensation last week, according to the Maryland Department of Labor Division of Unemployment Insurance. This marks more than a 15-fold increase over the… Read More
Two COVID-19 Cases Confirmed at Montgomery College
A Montgomery College female student and employee tested positive for COVID-19, although the college would not say which campus or campuses were involved. However, Marcus Rosano, college spokesperson, said that… Read More
Bethesda’s Marriott Headquarters Furloughs Thousands
Marriott International, which is headquartered in Bethesda, announced it has laid off thousands of employees and temporarily closed some of its hotels throughout the world to help it weather the… Read More