Current Democratic Judiciary Committee Leader Throws His Support to Rep. Raskin
What appeared only a few days ago to be a fight between U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin and U.S. Rep. Jerry Nadler for the position of ranking member of the House… 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.
County Debuts Website Portal Designed to Ease Hate Crime Reporting
A new website portal designed to make it easier to report hate crimes and bias incidents in Montgomery County is now open. Dr. Earl Stoddard, director of the county’s Office… Read More
Traffic Patrols Beefed Up Along Rockville Pike Wednesday
Police officers from Montgomery County, Rockville City and Maryland State departments were out in force Wednesday as part of a traffic safety initiative to curb vehicle crashes and resulting injuries… Read More
2 Drivers Charged in Colesville Pedestrian Fatality
Two drivers were arrested in connection with a fatal pedestrian collision that occurred April 5 on Randolph Road in Colesville. Thanh Phan, 71, of Silver Spring, and Jose Saravia Gonzalez,… Read More
MCPS Achievements Called ‘Disappointingly Flat’
The Maryland Department of Education released its 2024 public schools report card, listing percentile grades for every public school. Overall, the 160,000 students enrolled at Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS)… Read More
AfriThrive Unveils New ‘Joy Ride’ Refrigerated Delivery Truck
AfriThrive started five years ago to help feed food insecure people of African descent. Since then, it has grown into an organization that delivers food to 300 family’s weekly while… Read More
‘We Are In The Fight Of Our Lives’: Raskin Wants Opportunity to Lead Opposition of Trump Administration
U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-8) has let his fellow Congressmembers know that he is running to be the ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee. He will challenge Rep. Jerry… Read More
College Park Driver Charged With Negligent Manslaughter by Vehicle
Jovannie T. McCarthy, 27, of College Park, was charged in connection with a fatal car crash on May 8. According to Montgomery County Police, McCarthy was driving a blue 2006… Read More
‘Dire Straits’: Police, Councilmembers Seek Ways to Deal With 13% Officer Vacancy Rate
There is a 13% vacancy rate for sworn Montgomery County Police officers, and it could worsen during 2025 when 30 officers are eligible to retire when the department’s enhanced retirement… Read More
County General Election Results Certified; Over 500,000 Votes Cast
Members of the Montgomery County Board of Elections unanimously voted Wednesday to certify results of the recent election, 22 days after the Nov. 5 presidential election. “Today is the day… Read More
School District Urges State to End English-Only GED Exam
The Montgomery County Public School (MCPS)’s 2025 legislation platform calls for state legislators to drop its requirement that the Reasoning Through Language Arts section of the high school equivalency test… Read More
Strive for Stress-Free Holidays Regardless of Differing Political Views at Family Table
Holidays often are stressful, and this year some may find it even harder to sit around the table with relatives and friends who may actively disagree. Montgomery College Psychology Professor… Read More