Noyes children’s library will close until fall of 2027
Noyes Library for Young Children in Kensington temporarily closes at 5 p.m. May 21 to begin renovations. The library on Carroll Place is expected to reopen in the fall of… 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.
Rockville City’s operating budget doesn’t increase property taxes
Rockville City Councilmembers unanimously adopted its FY27 operating budget without increasing property taxes. During its May 4 meeting, councilmembers approved a $186.8 million operating budget, which is an increase of… Read More
MCDOT to host a ‘Safety Day’ for students, families to address bike and pedestrian safety
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation will host a free, family-friendly “Safety Day” from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 9 at the Carver Educational Services Center located at… Read More
Silver Spring’s Montgomery Blair High School English teacher named Teacher of the Year
A Montgomery Blair High School educator has been named the 2026 Teacher of the Year. “I’m elated, speechless,” said Michelle Elie, an English teacher at Montgomery Blair, after being named… Read More
Robert Frost student aims to be the nation’s top speller
Lauren Merillana, an eighth grader at Robert Frost Middle School in Rockville, returns to the Scripps National Spelling Bee stage to try again later this month. She is one of… Read More
After 55 years in the classroom, Silver Spring teacher honored nationally
At Greencastle Elementary School in Silver Spring, they call her “Momma Moore.” But on Tuesday, Estelle Moore was recognized by a different group. She was honored by the National Education… Read More
Germantown man embarks on Underground Railroad Freedom Walk
After a grateful, and tearful thanks to the community, Anthony Cohen of Germantown took his first step Monday on a 750-mile journey from Sandy Spring Slave Museum to Toronto, Canada.… Read More
Gaithersburg man killed in vehicle crash with Ride On bus
A Gaithersburg man was killed on Friday, May 1, following a collision at the intersection of Midcounty Highway and Woodfield Road between his vehicle and Ride On bus. Alexander Junior… Read More
1 dead following vehicle crash with a Ride On bus in Gaithersburg
A man was pronounced dead at the scene early Friday morning following a collision between a vehicle and a Ride On bus, according to Montgomery County Police. Police officers responded… Read More
Student charged with assault following shooting at Blake High School
A James Hubert Blake High School student has been charged with first-degree assault and possession of a dangerous weapon on school property in connection with the April 29 fight and… Read More
Burtonsville man earns ‘Master Angler Award,’ Maryland’s highest fishing honor
A Burtonsville resident was recognized by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources as a master angler, one of the state’s highet honors bestowed upon fisherman, for catching 10 different species of… Read More
School board votes to close MECCA Business Learning Institute charter school
By a vote of 6-2, the Montgomery County Board of Education voted Thursday to close the MECCA Business Learning Institute, the county’s only charter school. Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Thomas… Read More