Potomac Man Fatally Shot by Police Officer
A member of the Montgomery County Police tactical unit fatally shot a Potomac man early Thursday morning while in the act of serving the 21-year-old with a warrant. Members 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 Flags Lowered to Honor Germantown Marine Killed in Iraq
Capt. Moises A. Navas, a U.S. Marine from Germantown, died Sunday while supporting Operation Inherent Resolve in Iraq. Also killed was Gunnery Sgt. Diego D. Pongo, a critical skills operator… Read More
Former DHS Acting Inspector General Indicted for Government Theft and Defrauding Scheme
The former acting inspector general for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), who lives in Sandy Spring, was indicted March 6 for his alleged theft of software and confidential databases… Read More
Gov. Hogan and NIH NIAID Director Fauci Appear on Meet the Press
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan went on Meet the Press this morning, striving to reassure residents that while the number of people with coronavirus is “escalating so rapidly,” state and federal… Read More
Van Hollen, Cardin and Raskin Tour NIH Lab
A vaccine to protect against the current strain of coronavirus is about 12 to 18 months away, but work is well underway and an initial trial on 40 healthy people… Read More
Elrich on Coronavirus Cases: ‘There is No Reason to Panic’
The three Montgomery County residents who tested positive for COVID-19 are recovering and most of their symptoms have abated although they remain in quarantine in their own homes, according to… Read More
Hogan: State of Emergency Allows Maryland to ‘Ramp Up’ Efforts
Three Montgomery County residents have tested positive for coronavirus and are in quarantine in their own homes with “moderate to mildly ill” symptoms that are abating, according to Fran Phillips,… Read More
Gov. Hogan Confirms Three Montgomery County Residents Test Positive for Coronavirus
Gov. Larry Hogan announced Thursday evening that three Montgomery County residents have tested positive for coronavirus. Hogan declared a state of emergency in Maryland. All three patients contracted the virus… Read More
Lt. Governor Boyd Rutherford Lauds Maryland’s Ability to Test for Coronavirus
Maryland residents can be tested for the coronavirus more quickly and easily now that the state has received the authority to do its own testing, rather than having to rely… Read More
Two MCPS Students Charged with Rape of Minors
Two Montgomery County high school students are in jail after being charged with raping young girls. Both incidents are unrelated and occurred off school property. Arrested were Jonathan Coreas-Salamanca, 20,… Read More
Takoma Park Aggressively Works Towards Elimination of Fossil Fuels
Takoma Park paved the way Wednesday night toward a total reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by 2035, including phasing out such things as heating, water heating, lawn care equipment and… Read More
Navy Football Player from Georgetown Prep Found Unresponsive in Dorm, Dies
A U.S. Naval Academy senior, who starred on the football field both at the academy and at Georgetown Prep in Bethesda, died Thursday night. David Forney, a senior offensive lineman… Read More