Former FBI Agent Sentenced to 60 Years for Raping Three Women, Including a Teen
A former FBI agent was sentenced to 60 years in prison after being found guilty in July of raping three women, one of whom was a high school student. Eduardo… 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 Revenue ‘Up In the Air’ as Federal Funding Slows and Job Cuts Soar
Federal grant funding changes have barely affected Montgomery County so far, but council members say they expect hard times ahead. “It is only now mildly drizzling. We know that a… Read More
Shepherd’s Table Names New Executive Director
Jan Weetjens, who has been interim director of Shepherd’s Table since August, was named as the nonprofit’s executive director. “During his interim role, Jan has led with compassion, thoughtful mentorship,… Read More
35% of County Residents Are Food Insecure
Food insecurity in the Washington, D.C., region continues to rise. According to the newly released 2025 Hunger Report by Capital Area Food Bank, 35% of Montgomery County residents are dealing… Read More
Balcombe Criticizes Lack of Upcounty Representation On Boards
Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe has criticized the lack of geographic balance on county boards frequently. Tuesday, she took aim at the proposed slate of Library Board appointments. Of the nine proposed… Read More
Adventist Doctor: Shutdown Affects Hospital Reimbursements, Not Patient Care
By carefully monitoring expenses and keeping a close eye on the number of medical tests ordered, the staff at AdventistHealthCare is prepared to weather the effects of the federal shutdown.… Read More
Essential Federal Workers Eligible For Maryland Loan
Maryland has launched a loan program directed at essential federal employees who work without pay during the shutdown. Gov. Wes Moore announced Monday that the Maryland Department of Labor is… Read More
Police Pursuit Ends In Arrest Of ‘Armed Acquaintance’
Montgomery County Police officers arrested a suspect who held a woman against her will Monday at 4:15 p.m. The suspect was armed and known to the woman, according to police.… Read More
Federal Agents Target Takoma Park, Silver Spring
In Montgomery County, the Takoma Park and Silver Spring areas have been targeted most frequently by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents and other federal agents. Cars with Texas and Florida… Read More
County Council Race Heats Up Early
Updated Oct. 8 to include a District 3 candidate. ————————————- The next county council will feature many new faces with five of the 11 members not seeking reelection and other… Read More
Amid Shutdown, Gov. Moore, Maryland State & County Officials Vow to Help Residents Pay for Health Care
Maryland officials vowed to help residents afford and keep their health insurance despite the federal government’s failure to renew federal health care tax credits. During a visit to the Silver… Read More
Furloughed by the Shutdown? Gaithersburg Resource Fair Offers Help Friday
Multiple organizations will be at Gaithersburg High School from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday to help furloughed federal workers connect with area resources. The event also will focus on providing… Read More