Twinbrook Community Cares For Its Elementary School
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) were closed Monday, but it was hard to tell at Twinbrook Elementary where students of all ages were creating a wellness space, planting trees and… 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.
Montgomery Village Father Sentenced To 7 Years for Child Neglect
A Montgomery Village father was sentenced to seven years in prison Thursday after pleading guilty in November 2024 to six counts of child neglect involving all six of his minor… Read More
Silver Spring Men Charged With Wheel Thefts
Manuel Perez, 24, and Jonathan Cruz, 20, were charged with stealing wheels during a two-year span. According to Montgomery County Police officers, the two Silver Spring men were apprehended March… Read More
Trash Truck Contents Catch Fire in Gaithersburg
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services personnel assisted at a trash truck fire at 17011 Railroad Street Thursday morning. The contents of a large J&J trash truck caught fire. The… Read More
Program to Address Black Maternal, Child Health on April 12
Babies Born Healthy is the topic of Montgomery County’s 5th annual ‘Right from the Start’ event to support Black maternal and child health. The free event is set for Saturday, April… Read More
Family Escapes Damascus Townhome Fire
A house fire in Damascus resulted in about $250,000 in damage and the death of three cats, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS). One adult and three… Read More
Gender Pay Gap Closed For Women Employed by the County
Montgomery County Councilmember Evan Glass celebrated national Equal Pay Day by declaring, “Montgomery County has eliminated the gender pay gap for all new county employees.” Councilmembers issued a proclamation Tuesday… Read More
Officer Won’t Be Charged in Fatal Shooting of Silver Spring Man
A Montgomery County police officer will not be charged in an incident May 30, 2024, in which Bishop Jones-Daniels, a father of two was fatally shot. Maryland Attorney General Anthony… Read More
County Solid Waste Charges Could Increase In July
Montgomery County Councilmembers on Tuesday introduced a resolution to increase solid waste service charges. In County Executive Marc Elrich’s proposed Fiscal Year 2026 operating budget, he recommended increasing the solid… Read More
Strathmore Students Told Reading Will Open Their World
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) officials talked to Strathmore Elementary School students about where reading can take them and then enthusiastically read to the third through fifth graders. In celebration… Read More
Coalition Supports Residents Affected by Federal Budget Cuts
Montgomery County Council President Kate Stewart announced Monday the formation of a new public-private initiative to support local businesses and employees affected by the recent federal budget cuts. “The goal… Read More
Police: Crime Decreasing in Downtown Silver Spring
Crime in the Downtown Silver Spring Business District fell by 7.6% during the past year, according to the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD). There has been a 68% decrease in… Read More