Potomac Woman Knows Her Music In Just A Few Notes
Listening to music videos on You Tube paved the way for Potomac resident Gavriella Kaufmann to win big on Fox’s Name That Tune Aug. 24. The digital marketer and micro… 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.
Double Fatal in Rockville Investigated As Murder, Suicide
Montgomery County Police have labeled Thursday’s double homicide in Rockville as a murder suicide. Police responded to the 14900 block of Southlawn Lane at 7:50 a.m. following a report of… Read More
Interfaith Works Enabled Students to Start School With Filled Backpacks
More than $65,000 was raised so that 4,837 students could start this school year with a new backpack filled with school supplies. Interfaith Works spearheaded the Nurture the Leaders of… Read More
Georgia Avenue Bus Only Lanes Continue Through December
The bus only lanes along Georgia Avenue that were created when five Red Line stations were shut down for three months will remain through at least December. The Georgia Avenue… Read More
2 Men Dead in Early Morning Shooting in Rockville
An early morning shooting in Rockville Thursday left two men dead, including one fatally injured from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. At 7:50 a.m., Montgomery County Police officers were dispatched to… Read More
Instacart Joins County to Fight Food Insecurity
In less than one month, participants in MC Groceries, Montgomery County’s newest program to fight food insecurity and childhood hunger, already placed more than 700 grocery orders using their Instacart… Read More
Police Investigate Shooting in Rockville
Montgomery County Police are investigating a shooting in the 14900 block of Southlawn Lane in Rockville. Police are calling the shooting of two people a homicide. Eastbound Norbeck Road, Maryland… Read More
School District Starts the New Year With Upbeat Music Video
Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Thomas Taylor, teachers and students brought their optimism and cheer for the new school year to video. To the tune of “I’ve Got A… Read More
Jewish Students Tell Legislators that Antisemitic Incidents Make Them Feel Unsafe, Unwelcome
A dozen Jewish students attending schools throughout the Montgomery County area told Prince George’s Executive Angela Alsobrooks how unsafe, fragile and unsupported they feel due to the numerous antisemitic incidents… Read More
Democratic, Republican Offices Open in Montgomery County as November Election Nears
Democrats in Maryland opened headquarters in Silver Spring and Gaithersburg recently. The offices are open Tuesday through Sunday, generally between noon and 7 p.m. The Silver Spring office is located… Read More
Shannon Middle School Team Leader on Leave Following Indictment for Embezzlement
Erin Kelly is on leave from her position as an Odessa Shannon Middle School team leader for alternative programs, following her indictment by a grand jury for allegedly embezzling $161,000… Read More
Stay in Air-Conditioned Areas When Possible as Temperatures Hover Near 100 Degrees
With temperatures predicted in the 90s and possibly reaching 100 degrees, Montgomery County residents are advised to stay indoors when possible and look after their elderly or isolated neighbors. County… Read More