Maryland Gas Stations Must List Cash and Credit Prices
As of Oct. 1, signs at service stations in Maryland must display the credit and debit price of regular gasoline if they differ. “It took SEVEN YEARS, but we finally… 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.
Police Investigating Fatal Shooting in Takoma Park
Montgomery County Police officers are investigating a fatal shooting Tuesday night at a park in the 700 block of Seek Lane in Takoma Park. Officers responded to the scene at… Read More
McSisters Foundation Donates Uniforms to Germantown Dazzling Divas Dance Team
Thanks to The McSisters Foundation, members of the Dazzling Divas now have their own uniforms, travel bags and practice gear. Not everyone on the dancing team could afford the fancy… Read More
Libraries Experiencing System-Wide Network Outage
A system-wide network outage damaged server cables at the Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) Tuesday. The branches are open for checkouts but Wifi, public computers, printing, scanning and copiers are… Read More
Maryland Announces Juvenile Justice Reforms
The Maryland Department of Juvenile Services launched the Commission on Juvenile Justice Reform Tuesday and also announced new supportive programming for youth involved in the justice system. The statewide commission… Read More
Councilmembers Mark National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
During October’s National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, members of the county council urged women to get their mammograms regularly. On Tuesday, two council members talked about their personal battles with… Read More
Wheaton Arts Parade and Festival Brightens Dreary Day
Despite some rain, the 8th annual Wheaton Arts Parade and Festival went off as scheduled featuring brightly colored floats, great art displays, music, plenty of good food and an enthusiastic… Read More
Maryland Task Force Crews Make Dozens of Water Rescues in Georgia, North Carolina
Members of the Maryland Task Force 1 with water rescue capabilities moved from Georgia to western North Carolina Monday as they continued to assist in rescue efforts as a result… Read More
Olney Theatre Delves Deeply into President Eisenhower’s Legacy
A play, book discussion and conversations on President Dwight Eisenhower’s life and motivating forces will be highlighted during the next few weeks at the Olney Theatre Center on Olney-Sandy Spring… Read More
Early Childhood Education ‘Is Everyone’s Issue’
Educators, legislators, non-profit leaders and funders joined together Monday morning to call for a collective way to improve the state of early childhood education. “It is not an understatement to… Read More
‘After So Many Years,’ Gaithersburg Council Approves Lakeforest Redevelopment Plan
Gaithersburg City Councilmembers approved the Lakeforest redevelopment plan at their Thursday evening meeting. Calling it “a huge win for the city,” Councilmember Neil Harris announced that the former enclosed shopping… Read More
Montgomery College’s East County Center Hosts Fall Family Festival Saturday
The Montgomery College Fall Family Festival on Saturday includes information about dual enrollment for high school students as well as many other topics. The festival is free and runs from… Read More