A World Without NOAA
Democratic members of the U.S. House of Representative’s Natural Resources Committee heard from a panel of experts Wednesday concerning the consequences of the recent federal cuts to the National Oceanic… 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.
Watkins Mill On Lockdown Following Assault
Updated April 2 at 3:30 p.m. Watkins Mill students have been dismissed for the day. Montgomery County police officers are investigating an assault on a student. ______________________ Watkins Mill High… Read More
Council Votes To Enhance Enforcement of Housing, Safety Code Violations
Members of the Montgomery County Council unanimously agreed on Tuesday to put more teeth into the Office of Consumer Protection’s ability to enforce landlord tenant issues. By clarifying consumer goods… Read More
New Carousel in Wheaton Park Opens Saturday
Wheaton Regional Park’s new carousel debuts Saturday. The new carousel features colorful, hand-painted, fiberglass horses and zebras and two bench-like chariots. One of the chariots is ADA accessible. It’s located… Read More
Hearing Questions Putting Fired Federal Workers at Front of Hiring Line
Several questions arose during a public hearing for a bill that would enable county residents laid off recently by the federal government to move to the front of the line… Read More
Council Reaffirms County Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
Montgomery County councilmembers unanimously voted Tuesday to support a resolution affirming their commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion when it comes to housing. “We know here in Montgomery County, diversity… Read More
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
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