Family of Woman Killed in SIlver Spring Apartment Fire Will File Lawsuit
The family of Melanie Diaz, the woman who died in a Silver Spring apartment fire as she tried to escape the smoke and flames with her two dogs, announced Tuesday… 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 Investigate Fatal Domestic Incident in Bethesda
Updated Sept. 10 at 2:20 p.m. Devon Miller, 30, was charged with the death of his 37-year-old sister, Shanon Marie Barnett of Bethesda. Miller lives in Indianapolis. Police received a… Read More
Bethesda African Cemetery Coalition Celebrates Partial Court Victory
Moses Cemetery on River Road in Bethesda “likely” still holds the remains of those once buried on what is now the Westwood Tower Apartments, according to a ruling by the… Read More
Valdés Headlines Slate of Bands Carrying On Tradition at 20th Annual Silver Spring Jazz Festival
Six hours of music and dancing Saturday highlighted the 20th annual Silver Spring Jazz Festival, which featured Cuban pianist and composer Chucho Valdés. Valdés, 82, and his modern Afro-Cuban jazz… Read More
Silver Spring Man Claims State Record for 38 Pound Grouper
Jian Feng Li, of Silver Spring, caught a 38-pound yellowedge grouper, enabling him to claim the Maryland state record. Li was on an Ocean City charter boat in the Atlantic… Read More
Former NFL Star Jason Kelce Named Marriott’s ‘Fanbassador’
Retired Philadelphia Eagles Star Jason Kelce is the first Fanbassador for Marriott Bonvoy and Courtyard by Marriott. Fans can join Kelse in 18 exclusive moments from Marriott International, which is… Read More
Fire, Rescue Services Awarded Funds for Cancer Screening
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) received $452,174 from the federal government to support its cancer screening program. U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and U.S. Reps.… Read More
Potomac Woman Knows Her Music In Just A Few Notes
Listening to music videos on You Tube paved the way for Potomac resident Gavriella Kaufmann to win big on Fox’s Name That Tune Aug. 24. The digital marketer and micro… Read More
Double Fatal in Rockville Investigated As Murder, Suicide
Montgomery County Police have labeled Thursday’s double homicide in Rockville as a murder suicide. Police responded to the 14900 block of Southlawn Lane at 7:50 a.m. following a report of… Read More
Interfaith Works Enabled Students to Start School With Filled Backpacks
More than $65,000 was raised so that 4,837 students could start this school year with a new backpack filled with school supplies. Interfaith Works spearheaded the Nurture the Leaders of… Read More
Georgia Avenue Bus Only Lanes Continue Through December
The bus only lanes along Georgia Avenue that were created when five Red Line stations were shut down for three months will remain through at least December. The Georgia Avenue… Read More
2 Men Dead in Early Morning Shooting in Rockville
An early morning shooting in Rockville Thursday left two men dead, including one fatally injured from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. At 7:50 a.m., Montgomery County Police officers were dispatched to… Read More